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Yasuhisa Hara ‘Kingdom’ 80 Holds Atop Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom Vol. 80 holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, on the chart released Sept. 3. The title retains...
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How Live Nation H.I.P. Kaori Hayashi Keeps Japan on Global Touring Map

Billboard‘s Billboard Global Power Players list recognizes leaders driving the success of the music business outside of the U.S. Kaori Hayashi of Live Nation...
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How ASOBISYSTEM Is Building a Global Future for Japanese Idol Culture

With their performance on a Korean music TV show, CUTIE STREET’s “Can’t we just be cute? -Kawaii Dakejya Damedesuka?-” has crossed international borders. Seeing...
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mikako of Nagie Lane: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview

Billboard Japan spoke with Nagie Lane member mikako, the multilingual musician who emceed the Women In Music – EQUAL STAGE event held in June,...
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Mariko Hayashi’s New Essay Collection Rises to No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Mariko Hayashi’s 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama kara Ataerareta Tokubetsuna Jikan hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan...
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Cloud Nine’s Takuya Chigira Talks Ado’s WME Deal, Zipangu: Interview

In 2025, more than 500,000 fans flocked to see Ado’s second-ever world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll. In May this...
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Keigo Higashino’s ‘Eien no Kioku’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku (which roughly translates to “eternal memory”) hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, on the chart...
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City Pop Waves Proves Japan’s Retro Sound Is Still Making New Fans in London

Palace Bowl Presents, an open-air festival spanning 12 days across July and August, kicked off this summer in South London’s leafy Crystal Palace Park....
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miwa & Koganei Niko Talk ‘Seien,’ Power of Fans’ ‘Cheers’: Interview

Koganei Niko, a virtual YouTuber (VTuber) affiliated with hololive production, released her first original song called “Seien” on July 26. Written for her by...
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Sasane Talks Creative Roots: Billboard Japan Monthly Feature Interview

Billboard Japan chatted with Sasane for its monthly series “MONTHLY FEATURE” spotlights artists and works currently making an impact on the scene. The rising...
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