The BBC and KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) are apparently joining forces for the production of a K-Pop documentary. Kim In Kyu, the president of KBS recently had a meeting with current BBC director general Mark Thompson and soon-to-be director George … Read More
Who attended the JAPANESE MAID CAFE event in Camden before J-Pop Go last month? Their next Maid Cafe event is being scheduled for later in the year, but for now enjoy this Maid Cafe trailer. More on the JAPANESE MAID … Read More
For most anime and manga fans, the Japanese concept of an idol won’t be an unfamiliar thing. From Super Dimensional Force Macross to this year’s Symphogear, idols have been represented in anime as charismatic pop stars with the ability to … Read More
Legendary electronic music pioneer speaks If there’s a name that’s synonymous with Japanese electronic music it’s Isao Tomita, whose 1974 album Snowflakes Are Dancing was an early experimental work that, alongside Western works such as Walter Carlos’ Switched-On Bach, provided … Read More
J-Rock’s finest deliver new material… Perky pop rock outfit SCANDAL have been keeping themselves busy lately with a new single and album on the way. ‘Pin Heel Surfer’ is due for release in September and follows on from earlier release … Read More
MTV and Coca-Cola Japan have arranged a special performance by MILIYAH KATO tonight at London venue Koko. The performance, which is also being filmed by MTV, will feature Miliyah performing a range of her songs, including new release Heart Beat. … Read More
If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the weather today then London is hosting the Arigato event – a series of Japanese culture-themed activities which is designed as a ‘Thank You’ to all those people and institutions that have … Read More
Technopop showcase PERFUME will be releasing a compilation album titled LOVE THE WORLD this September featuring a selection of the outfit’s previous single releases and selected songs. LOVE THE WORLD will be getting a global release ahead of the trio’s … Read More
With their new mini-album Amazing Blue on the way, here’s AN CAFE’s PV for the title track. An Cafe Amazing Blue by Bored4Lyfe AN CAFE release Amazing Blue in Japan on 8th August 2012. More info: AN CAFE New Album … Read More
A trip to Bisneyland… Our favourite idol group BiS (Brand-New Idol Society) today mark their first release on the Avex label with the release of new single ‘PPCC’. It’s been an interesting path for the girls who present a much … Read More