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Articles about Japanese music
On Suki Desu, Japanese music brings together enka, anime scores, Vocaloid and what plays outside J-pop.
Many podcasts begin with one simple music decision: choosing an intro. That may work for the first few episodes, but as a show...
K-Pop dance is staging, not just movement.
A short look at the history, industry, idols, and global reach of K-pop.
When the orchestra steps forward and the hero charges in.
A simple guide to one of the most recognizable sounds in Japanese music.
Stay With Me machte Miki Matsubara zu einer Ikone des japanischen Pop.
One song, one drama, and a memory Japan has never quite let go.
Same umbrella, very different worlds.
Works, singers and the unmistakable style of one of Japan's most influential anime composers.
From Simply Piano to Yousician: 10 free piano apps that work on your phone or tablet at home
From fan club lotteries to Comiket and Tokyo Game Show, here is how tickets, calendars, and venues work in Japan.
History, features, and the unique vocabulary behind Japan's favorite video platform.
From 独り言 to 変換ミス: how the opening keeps feelings stuck as private talk
From the Vienna stage to Final Fantasy: names, albums, and a way into Japanese piano.
The second ending of Gin no Saji, translated and explained.
An ironic Vocaloid song about three failed suicide attempts - with the complete Japanese lyrics, romaji and English translation.
Full Japanese original, romaji, and English translation of Kemu's Vocaloid song.
An iconic Vocaloid track, a demanding little princess, and the translation that finally makes her English.
From a festival stage in Mie to school choirs and the Japan national football team: how one folk song became a national standard.
Akiko Yoshida, better known as KOKIA, is a Japanese singer and songwriter with a distinctive voice. Her songs like "Arigatō..."...
From classroom recorders to sold-out halls, Japan treats Bach and Beethoven as living repertoire.
Pop-Tart Cat was a Texas GIF. Nyan Cat is what happened when someone added the Japanese meow.
How a virtual girl from a computer became a global pop phenomenon
Before Miku, Orihime was already spinning that onion.
