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Japanese hip-hop trio Dos Monos dropped a new single called "Civil Rap Song," featuring a recording of an interview by Taiwan's digital minister Audrey Tang (Tang Feng) on Tuesday (May 26).The track incorporates select quotes from Tang's in-depth interview in March, in which she spoke with Kei Wakabayashi of Black Swan Publishing.

YOASOBI's "Yoru ni kakeru" takes the top spot on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, marking the first No. 1 for the rising duo. The group with roots in the J-pop internet scene quickly rose through the ranks since its debut on the tally 10 weeks ago, and coverage on terrestrial TV programs during the chart week provided the extra boost it needed to reach No. 1.

J-pop singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata shared a video of his at-home performance of "Love Letter" from his latest studio album, Copernicus, created remotely with his touring band members.

J-pop singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata shared a video of his at-home performance of "Love Letter" from his latest studio album, Copernicus, created remotely with his touring band members.The "Raspberry Lover" artist had a tour promoting the album set for March through May, but the entire trek had to be indefinitely postponed due to coronavirus.

Japanese rocker Hiroji Miyamoto shared some live footage from the DVDs included in the limited first editions of his first solo album called Miyamoto, Doppo., which roughly means "Miyamoto walks alone."

Japanese rocker Hiroji Miyamoto shared some live footage from the DVDs included in the limited first editions of his first solo album called Miyamoto, Doppo., which roughly means "Miyamoto walks alone."

Rising indie singer-songwriter Eito scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with "Kousui," the TikTok-generated hit that debuted on the tally just four weeks ago.

Japanese band HOWL BE QUIET's catchy pop song from three years ago called "Love Fetish" ("RABUFECHI") has reached 10 million views on TikTok.After the hashtag for the song took off around early February, total views for the number sailed past a million in March and shot up to 5 million in April, then proceeded to double up to the 10 million milestone this month.The song depicts the honest feelings of uncertainty and jealousy of a heterosexual relationship from a man's point of view, and

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The Japanese pop artist Hiroshi Nagai, who painted the cover art for Light In The Attic’s new city pop compilation Pacific Breeze 2, once told Kaput that he was heavily influenced by an ad for a swimming pool cleaner in an old copy of House & Garden. He was gripped by American pop artists after a trip to the United States in 1973, and despite living and working in Tokyo, the arching palm trees and deep block-blue skies that he painted came from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Sushi is notoriously difficult to get right, it reportedly takes 10 years to train to become a sushi chef.To roll the Japanese delicacy expertly you need a steady hand, skill, a bamboo rolling mat, a plastic wrap, some seaweed and some raw fish, among other things.

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.

Japanese comedian Pikotaro has released a fun new video, this time geared toward self-isolating netizens in need of some exercise."Hoppin' Flappin'" follows the viral star's recent self-cover of "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" with new lyrics encouraging kids to wash their hands, viewed over 9.5 million times since its release in early April."Many of you could probably use some exercise because you've been staying indoors," Pikotaro said.

Sony Corp. executives reported the Japanese conglomerate's full fiscal-year earnings in central Tokyo on Wednesday, offering a look at where its business stood just before the coronavirus pandemic began to bite.

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Official HIGE DANdism's "I LOVE…" returns to No.

You're scrolling through Netflix's catalog and have come to a horrible realization: You've run out of true crime documentaries and you've burned through all of Nailed It! three times already. What else is there left to watch? There's anime, and there's never been a better time to get into the medium.

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.

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.