(12/18/2025) - Tokyo ComicCon: Since its launch in 2016, Tokyo Comic Con has served as a celebration of pop culture, offering fans the chance to interact with internationally renowned actors and acclaimed artists, view and photograph screen-used props, and connect through cosplay and fan communities. The event has previously welcomed global stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom, and its ninth edition returned from December 5 for a three-day run in 2025. This year, the appearance of Johnny Depp generated nationwide excitement. The edition also featured an unprecedented number of celebrity guests, including Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings”), Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts”), and Sebastian Stan (“Thunderbolts*”). Koji Yamamoto served as the official ambassador, while the main stage was hosted by Yuichi Nakamaru and LiLiCo. This article presents a digest of the highlights from the event’s three days on the main stage.
(11/30/2025) - Japanese boy band timelesz has released their long-awaited studio album “FAM,” marking their first album under the new lineup, now available to stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
(11/16/2025) - The Tokyo Drama Award honor not only the artistic quality of television productions, but also their marketability and commercial appeal. Under the concept of “Japanese dramas we want to showcase to the world,” the awards recognize outstanding works with strong potential to succeed internationally and meet global standards.
(11/16/2025) - Hibiya was filled with excitement as the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival opened on October 27, illuminating Tokyo Midtown Hibiya with its signature glamour.
This year’s edition welcomed leading Japanese actors and filmmakers alongside prominent international guests, once again reaffirming the festival’s role as a global hub for cinematic exchange.
The 162-meter (531-foot) red carpet set the stage for an impressive lineup, beginning with Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, and director Junji Sakamoto from the opening film “Climbing for Life.” They were followed by Keiko Kitagawa, Kyoko Yoshine, Kaito Takahashi, Ko Shibasaki, Hikari Mitsushima, Elaiza Ikeda, Riho Yoshioka, Masaya Sano, Takanori Iwata, and other distinguished artists, along with renowned directors and guests from overseas.
A total of 263 guests from Japan and abroad graced the carpet, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from fans gathered along the avenue.
This feature presents a visual record of the many stars who illuminated the Tokyo International Film Festival red carpet.
(10/15/2025) - Japanese boy band Snow Man's “BOOST,” a The third early-out track from their upcoming fifth studio album ONKOCHISHIN, now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
(10/06/2025) - Japanese boy band Snow Man has released “TRUE LOVE,” an early-release track from their upcoming fifth studio album ONKOCHISHIN, now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
(09/29/2025) - Japanese solo artist Kento Nakajima welcomes fans behind the curtain–and the camera–into the life of an idol with his hyper-sexy second single 'IDOLIC' - now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
(06/05/2025) - MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN : The inaugural edition of MAJ hailed as the “Japanese Grammy Awards”—marked a groundbreaking moment in the nation’s music history. (Click here to read Review: Music Awards Japan, the Japanese Grammy's Launch with Unprecedented Scale and Spirit) Jointly launched by five major Japanese music industry organizations, the award aims to celebrate the diversity and future of music culture from Japan to the world, establishing itself as one of the largest international music awards in Asia.
(03/31/2025) - MTV Video Music Awards Japan (“VMAJ'): The Japanese counterpart to the U.S.'s prestigious 'MTV Video Music Awards,' has been held annually since 2002. Known as the 'festival of music videos,' it celebrates the most outstanding works across various categories in the music industry. This year’s awards recognized works released between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, honoring excellence in each category alongside special awards. This report offers an artist-by-artist breakdown of the performances and key moments from the event held on March 19.
(03/27/2025) - MTV Video Music Awards Japan('VMAJ'):全米最大規模の音楽授賞式'MTV Video Music Awards'の日本版として、2002年以来開催している音楽アワード。音楽シーンの多岐にわたる部門において、最も優れた作品を発表する“ミュージックビデオの祭典”として、例年注目を集めている。今年の対象期間(2023年10月1日~2024年12月31日)に発表された作品の中から、各部門の最優秀作品と特別賞が発表された。3月19日に開催されたレッドカーペットと授賞式でのパフォーマンスの模様を、アーティスト別にレポートする。