ENTERTAINMENT
Utada Hikaru Celebrates 40th Birthday with Streaming Concert
Utada Hikaru rang in their 40th birthday this month - and, as is their once-a-decade custom, celebrated with 80,000 of their closest…
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Gwen Stefani Says She’s Japanese Because Her Dad Worked There
Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows for telling an Asian reporter that she considers herself "Japanese" after being introduced to the culture.
NEWS
Terao Saho: Singer-songwriter-essayist floats between real and ethereal
In his newest entry in his "Untranslated" series, Eric Margolis talks with singer-songwriter-essayist Terao Saho to explore her differing approaches to writing…
POLITICS
The Crazy (?) Political Aspirations of Japan’s Super Crazy-kun
A former biker gang member and musician is angling to be Miyazaki Prefecture's next governor. Does he stand a chance in hell?
ENTERTAINMENT
The Hatsune Miku Affair: Husband “Cheats” on His Wife with Virtual Idol
A man's wife hired a detective agency to investigate his suspicious behavior. What he was ACTUALLY doing was a bit of a…
ENTERTAINMENT
Shiina Ringo Ignites Big Controversy with “Help Mark” Design
Shiina Ringo's new album giveaway has landed her and her company in hot water over its resemblance to Tokyo's help mark.
ENTERTAINMENT
Three Lesser Known Japanese Zoku: Film, Music, and Fashion
The literal definition of the Japanese suffix "-zoku" translates to "tribe". However, it takes on a more nebulous meaning when describing subcultures…
ENTERTAINMENT
Summer Sonic Festival Promises Foreign Acts Despite Tight Border Control
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival's claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.