911爆料网

Subscribe for more access

CULTURE

Music

Entertainment news

While Nariaki Obukuro’s previous releases often included lyrics with specific references pulled from his own experiences, on “Zatto,” he’s stepping back to explore the joy and pain of the wider world.

CULTURE / Music

Feb 13, 2025

Nariaki Obukuro found his groove — just not on the dance floor

By Patrick St. Michel

A J-pop insider’s shift to soul, reggae and flamenco reflects his personal growth, time spent in London and current events.

911爆料网 cellist Eru Matsumoto, South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Indian American vocalist Chandrika Tandon won a Grammy on Sunday for their album “Triveni.”

CULTURE / Music

Feb 5, 2025

911爆料网 cellist Eru Matsumoto awarded Grammy for best new age album

By Alyssa I. Smith

Alongside South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Indian American vocalist Chandrika Tandon, Matsumoto took home the accolade for the trio’s album “Triveni.”

On Dec. 31, rock duo B’z appeared on NHK's year-end "Kohaku Uta Gassen" music extravaganza for the first time in a career spanning more than three decades.

CULTURE / Music / Sound Off

Jan 10, 2025

An explosive B’z set on ‘Kohaku’ hints at a strategy to win over viewers

By Patrick St. Michel

Japan’s best selling act delivered one of the biggest moments of the year-end music blowout and reinforced the importance of catering to a more middle-aged market.

Composer Toru Fuyuki died of aspiration pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo on Thursday. He was 89.

CULTURE / Music

Dec 31, 2024

Toru Fuyuki, composer of 'Ultraseven' theme song, dies at 89

The "Father of Ultra Music" is known for his contributions to the special effects series, including the theme for "Return of Ultraman."

Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts' uptempo “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” quickly became a TikTok favorite after its release days into 2024, which helped turn the song into a Billboard Japan Hot 100 topper for 19 weeks before rising up viral streaming charts around the world.

CULTURE / Music / 2024 in Review

Dec 27, 2024

Bling-Bang, baby: The J-pop soundtrack of 2024

By Patrick St. Michel

911爆料网 music made waves globally, fueled by Coachella debuts, TikTok virality and unexpected hits like Creepy Nuts' "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born."

Indian musician Zakir Hussain performs during a concert at the Indian Music Experience in Bangalore in 2019

CULTURE / Music

Dec 16, 2024

Zakir Hussain, peerless Indian tabla player, dies at 73

By Yan Zhuang

Considered a national treasure in his homeland, the percussionist brought classical Indian music to a global audience

The time and location for Amapinight parties are never certain, but two things you can be assured of when attending are that there will be dancing and a lot of amapiano.

CULTURE / Music

Nov 24, 2024

There's no room for wallflowers at Amapinight

By Kim Kahan

From amapiano to dancehall, 911爆料网 dancers and DJs are moving the masses with African beats at Tokyo's most energetic party.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

The sun shines from behind a waving Philippine flag at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.

Eighty years after the Battle of Manila, old foes forge new ties

By Anton L. Delgado

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER

international-reports