No exploration of Japanese music would be complete without a dive into the world of J-Pop. Short for Japanese popular music, J-Pop is hard to define. It encompasses a wide breadth of genres and ...

The seven-piece group chats with The Hollywood Reporter about their new 'One Piece' collaboration and their experience opening for K-pop boy group ATEEZ. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor The seven ...

The chart-topping Japanese act recently performed at 88Rising’s SoCal music festival, Head in the Clouds. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor Japanese trio Number_i is outright earnest about the way they ...

J-pop’s global leap Once a domestically focused genre, J-pop now shapes international music trends, aided by streaming platforms, cross-border collaborations, and social media. Chart-toppers like HANA ...

Anime Expo 2026 will feature two major music events in Los Angeles: J-POP SOUND CAPSULE with SPYAIR, Yoko Takahashi, and Roselia, and JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID with leading Vocaloid producers. Scheduled ...

Locals looking for fun with a Far East flavor should head to the Orange County fairgrounds the first weekend of April as the OC Japan Fair returns with a slate of cultural activities, culinary ...