Perfume announces first single of 2011, “Laser Beam/Kasuka na KAORI”

Published By aznwave On Saturday, April 2nd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: ,   
Perfume announces first single of 2011, “Laser Beam/Kasuka na KAORI”
Although Perfume announced in January that their first single of 2011 would be released in April, they have changed the date due to the Tohoku disaster.Their upcoming single, which is a double-A side, “Laser Beam/Kasuka na KAORI“, will be r...

Japan’s Top 10 Celebrity Image Survey (Mao Asada reclaims top spot)

Published By aznwave On Sunday, March 27th 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Japan’s Top 10 Celebrity Image Survey (Mao Asada reclaims top spot)
Figure skater Mao Asada holds the No. 1 spot in terms of popularity, recognition and image, according to Video Research Ltd, which has published the findings of its Celebrity Image Survey.The company, which specializes in TV audience ratings research, ...

AKB48 to release popular live song for disaster relief

Published By aznwave On Saturday, March 26th 2011. Under J. Music Video, Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
AKB48 to release popular live song for disaster relief
It’s been revealed that on April 1st, idol unit AKB48 will be releasing a charity song entitled “Dareka no Tame ni -What can I do for someone?“.“Dareka no Tame ni” is a popular track that has been performed at AKB48’...

Morning Musume’s 46th single title revealed

Published By aznwave On Saturday, March 26th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
Morning Musume’s 46th single title revealed
It has been revealed that Morning Musume’s 46th single, which will be released on May 18th, will be titled “Only you“.We reported about the upcoming single earlier this month, and with the delayed release of their 45th single “M...

Berryz Koubou reveals more information for their appearance at Sakura-Con 2011!

Published By aznwave On Saturday, March 26th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , ,   
Berryz Koubou reveals more information for their appearance at Sakura-Con 2011!
More information has just been revealed for Berryz Koubou’s appearance at the huge American anime convention, “Sakura-Con 2011″!According to the convention’s official website, the group will be holding an exclusive autograph ses...

Which Japanese male groups seem to have the best member relations?

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 23rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,   
Which Japanese male groups seem to have the best member relations?
Pop/R&B duo CHEMISTRY are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, and in a recent interview, they stated that they treasure each and every year they’ve been doing music together.There are plenty more Japanese male groups out there where...

flumpool donates 10 million Yen, changes some tour dates

Published By aznwave On Monday, March 21st 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , , ,   
flumpool donates 10 million Yen, changes some tour dates
Four-member pop-rock band flumpool, known for amazing songs such as “Kimi ni Todoke“, have donated 10 million Yen (123,000 USD) to the Japanese Red Cross Society through the “Amuse Artist Donation Fund“.Furthermore, the band als...

AVEX delays late March releases

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 16th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , ,   
AVEX delays late March releases
It’s been revealed that AVEX will be delaying its late March (23rd to 31st) releases due to the effects of the earthquake. All subsidiary labels of the AVEX group are affected. The company made this decision in order to free up delivery and commu...

AKB48 postpones album release of “Koko ni Ita Koto”

Published By aznwave On Tuesday, March 15th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , ,   
AKB48 postpones album release of “Koko ni Ita Koto”
AKB48 has postponed the release of their album, “Koko ni Ita Koto”, which was originally set to drop on April 6th.AKB48’s official blog states: To the victims of the Tohoku Pacific Ocean earthquake, you have our deepest heartfelt s...

Korean girl group 2NE1 arrives in Japan

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 9th 2011. Under Japan, K. Music Video, Korea  Tags: , , ,   
Korean girl group 2NE1 arrives in Japan
Hours ago on March 9th, Korea’s popular girl group 2NE1 arrived in Japan for their March 11th appearance on the music program Music Station. Around 800 fans camped out at Tokyo’s Haneda airport with colorful signs to welcome the girls.2NE1 ...
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