New Auction Shows Freddie Mercury’s Love for Japan
Freddie Mercury loved Japan – and a new auction from Sotheby’s gives you a chance to own some of his art and memorabilia (if you’re rich enough).
Freddie Mercury loved Japan – and a new auction from Sotheby’s gives you a chance to own some of his art and memorabilia (if you’re rich enough).
Utada Hikaru rang in their 40th birthday this month – and, as is their once-a-decade custom, celebrated with 80,000 of their closest fans.
Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows for telling an Asian reporter that she considers herself “Japanese” after being introduced to the culture.
In his newest entry in his “Untranslated” series, Eric Margolis talks with singer-songwriter-essayist Terao Saho to explore her differing approaches to writing and music.
A man’s wife hired a detective agency to investigate his suspicious behavior. What he was ACTUALLY doing was a bit of a shocker…
Shiina Ringo’s new album giveaway has landed her and her company in hot water over its resemblance to Tokyo’s help mark.
The literal definition of the Japanese suffix “-zoku” translates to “tribe”. However, it takes on a more nebulous meaning when describing subcultures in modern and contemporary Japan.
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival’s claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.
A rock-vocaloid song released by Ado back in 2020 is sparking controversy for its harsh lyrics and popularity among youth.
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