A J-Punk/Metal Ode to Noodles
CANTOY penned the track Tenkaippin to describe the life-affirming qualities of the band's favorite noodle chain.
An Interview with Band-Maid
Since the launch of their music video 'Thrill' in late 2014, Band-Maid have been turning heads with their heavy sound and the inevitable reaction, 'Are these cute girls really playing?'
Mao Asada Goes Kung-fu Against the Common Cold
Japan's darling figure skating champion faces herself in a Matrix-style rumble for cold medicine.
4 Businesses Inspired by the Bento Box
The bento’s sleekness, compactness, balance and visual appeal have spurred ideas for various businesses in Japan and beyond.
Village Vanguard Star Wars Cup Clingers
Make sure you get these before they disappear into a galaxy far, far away!
Funassyi Meets Ozzy Osbourne
It's official: Funassyi will be participating in Ozzfest Japan 2015.
VAMPS Prize Sound Quality Over Bad-boy Image
Veteran rockers expound on international touring and working with Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx.
TsuShiMaMiRe's 'Abandon Human' is Relentless
With heavy fuzz filters locked firmly on max, provocative imagery and lyrics prove the band’s clever intelligence is still a powerful ingredient in its punk persona.
Japan Votes for its 100 Best World-class Songs
10,000 people were asked what they thought were Japan’s most world-class songs. The final list left many netizens scratching their heads.
Surreal J-pop Bangs Sell Biscuits
Idol offshoot 5572320 (that's their name!) teams up with Yoko Kanno for a Daliesque ode to crispy snacks with a side of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Surreal Funassyi Mashes Viruses with a Hammer
Funassyi goes extra-weird for an antiviral spray commercial.
Namie Amuro & Hatsune Miku Meet in Neo Tokyo
"B Who I Want 2 B feat. Hatsune Miku" uses various animation techniques to explore the themes and settings of "Urban," "Game" and "Fashion."
BRADIO Bring Funky Beats to 'Peeping Life TV'
Funky J-rock band BRADIO are back with the release of their 3rd single and second official anime opening theme song.
Otsuka Ai Gives You 3 Minutes for Ramen
Otsuka Ai is best known for her 2003 bubblegum-pop track "Sakuranbo," which spent a staggering 103 weeks on the Top 200 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
