By Tim Dams
29.04.2020 - 22:49 / billboard.com
J-pop band Official HIGE DANdism shared the new music video accompanying "Parabola," the follow-up to their Billboard Japan Hot 100 No. 1 hit "I LOVE…""Parabola" is currently being aired nationwide in Japan as the 2020 commercial song for Calpis Water.
The song was released digitally April 10 and hit No. 1 on Billboard Japan's download songs chart, dated April 22, rising to No.
By Tim Dams
Official HIGE DANdism will share previously unreleased live footage of seven songs performed during its headlining tour from 2018 to 2019 for a limited time, starting 9 p.m.
Japanese artist MIYAVI dropped the animated music video accompanying the title track from his latest album, Holy Nights.
Official HIGE DANdism's "I LOVE…" logs its seventh week at No. 1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 4 to 10, leading look-ups and video views for the fourth and 11th week in a row, respectively.
Japan's major movie theater circuits have begun a partial reboot after shutting down mid-April, when the Tokyo government declared a national emergency in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Japan is home to the world's third-largest box office, so any significant resumption of business there will represent a significant step toward getting the global theatrical sector back on track.
Official HIGE DANdism's "I LOVE…" returns to No.
In the midst of their 30th anniversary celebration, Japanese rockers THE YELLOW MONKEY are sharing some memorable moments with fans by dropping numerous throwback videos of footage from their PUNCH DRUNKARD TOUR 1998/99 on their official YouTube channel.
BABYMETAL will join YouTube's Music Week STAY HOME #WithMe virtual event, taking place during Japan's Golden Week from April 29 to May 6.The eight-day program aims to support self-isolating music fans by streaming past concert footage by 50 popular J-pop acts across different music labels.
HKT48 blasts in at No. 1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 with "3-2" (pronounced "san hiku ni," meaning "three minus two" in English), the group's first release since central member Rino Sashihara left.The single sold 172,981 copies in its first week, taking the top spot, fueled by physical sales (No.
HKT48 blasts in at No. 1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 with "3-2" (pronounced "san hiku ni," meaning "three minus two" in English), the group's first release since central member Rino Sashihara left.The single sold 172,981 copies in its first week, taking the top spot, fueled by physical sales (No.
Billboard Japan has launched a project asking artists and the music community to curate "stay home" playlists for people self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic."With the spread of the novel coronavirus and Japan declaring state of emergency, many people are being urged to work from home and refrain from going outside. The music industry has also cancelled many concerts and events since March," Billboard Japan said in a statement."But music won't stop playing, not now or in the future.
Billboard Japan has launched a project asking artists and the music community to curate "stay home" playlists for people self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic."With the spread of the novel coronavirus and Japan declaring state of emergency, many people are being urged to work from home and refrain from going outside. The music industry has also cancelled many concerts and events since March," Billboard Japan said in a statement."But music won't stop playing, not now or in the future.
By Mark Schilling
© Shutterstock Lisa Snowdon has revealed her heartbreak after having to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus Lisa Snowdon has had to cancel her wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic.
TOKYO — Call it lockdown lite. After weeks of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic, Japan is now under a nationwide state of emergency. The nu
By Manori Ravindran
J-pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu shared the new music video accompanying her latest single, "Kamaitachi," which dropped digitally Friday (April 24).In the video, the Harajuku icon plays two characters: a Buddhist monk with a shaved head who experiences a strange dream, and a cute mischievous monster that tries unsuccessfully to sever their fated connection while also apparently being drawn to the monk.The pop songstress also released a making-of video that follows the popular Japanese comedy duo