34-year-old AAA member and soloist Shinjiro Atae has recently came out as gay to a crowd of 2000 people at a live in Tokyo, as reported by The New York Times.
The J-pop hitmaker tells Billboard Japan the franchise has held a special place in his heart since childhood & has greatly influenced him as an artist.
On June 30, the duo released their debut song “Carnival Dolls,” showcasing Bonjour Suzuki’s music production and RinRin Doll’s lyrics and direction.
Billboard Japan spoke with the duo about the story behind the creation of “Idol.”
The wildly popular track OTONABLUE by ATARASHII GAKKO! won the top prize for the first half of 2023 in the TikTok Trend Awards. Although the track was initially released years ago, OTONABLUE became popular this year after its curious neck-swing dance became a popular subject on TikTok. As of June 21, 2023, the total number of...
hololive English, the English-speaking female branch of VTuber agency hololive production, will be streaming its first concert in Los Angeles worldwide on July 2nd.
Nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 breaks the record previously held by Official HIGE DANdism, and the song is now tied with Aimer in terms of total weeks at No. 1.
Electropop diva Kyary Pamyu Pamyu voyages on "WORLD TOUR 2023 -POPPP-", making seven colossal appearances across North America and Europe!
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FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION has opened up auditions for its first generation of English-speaking VTubers. The agency is currently recruiting talents for five male characters.
We sit down and talk pop with Kansai's rising boy band stars.
Ex-V6 member Ken Miyake has joined TOBE, a new company founded by Hideaki Takizawa.
Eleven weeks at No. 1 is tied with Gen Hoshino’s ubiquitous J-pop hit “Koi” that topped Billboard Japan’s year-end list for 2017.
Daoko sat down with Billboard Japan to chat about the new song and her thoughts on the Sailor Moon franchise.
Meanwhile, SixTONES’ “Kokkara” debuts at No. 2 on the Japan Hot 100.
FAKE STAR USA's showcase series "Constellations" will return to Los Angeles on July 4th, with a show featuring idol unit BPM15Q, DJs from Akihabara club MOGRA, and more.
Billboard Japan spoke to the musician on how he felt about the song and the reason for his constant activity as a Vocaloid producer, songwriter & solo artist.
The sexual abuse scandal surrounding Johnny & Associates founder Johnny Kitagawa was back in the
Koda Kumi and TM NETWORK's Tetsuya Komuro recently collaborated on a song honouring of the 6th anniversary of mobile game "Azur Lane".
Kis-My-Ft2 member Hiromitsu Kitayama will leave the group and Johnny & Associates on August 31st.
Billboard Japan recently spoke with the six members of the group about the culmination of the “5 N’ 5” project.
Official HIGE DANdism is the top act on the mid-year Japan Artist 100 chart, compiled from the results of the Japan Hot 100 and Hot Albums lists.
MAN WITH A MISSION × milet’s “Kizuna no Kiseki” rises 7-2 this week after the CD version of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba opener went on sale.