Niiyama Shiori / Exclusive Teaser Clip of Major Debut Single Now Available!
2013/03/18
Niiyama Shiori, a 17 year-old singer/songwriter who is also a fulltime high school student, is making her major debut with a new single “Yureru Yureru” to be released on 4/17/2013. Since the launch of her official website in December 2012, she has been open about her appearance and character through video clips. For the major debut single of this “new rising star,” a teaser video clip of ‘Yureru…… more
INORAN / Presenting ‘Kimigayo’ at Reception for President of Slovenia
2013/03/15
On 3/7/2013(Thurs/JST), INORAN was invited to a reception held for the president of Slovenia and presented ‘Kimigayo,’ the Japanese national anthem in front of an audience of 200 people. This reception party was held to celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the friendship between Slovenia and Japan. INORAN stated, “I feel honored to be a bridge between Japan and Slovenia through music.”
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mouse on the keys / Participation in “Next Music from TOKYO vol 5” in Canada
2013/03/14
“Next Music from TOKYO” is a sensational music festival tour in Canada whose amazing past artist lineup includes ZAZEN BOYS, andymori, NATSUMEN and group_inou. This pioneer event that brought a spreading trend of Japanese music all over Canada will be held as “Next Music from TOKYO vol 5” in May this year in 3 locations.
Along with mouse on the keys, Chiina, Kinoko Teikoku and Hara from hell wi…… more
Civilian Skunk / Participation in “Meet Okinawa” Event in Taiwan
2013/03/13
Civilian Skunk, a 4-piece band who had conquered so many auditions in Okinawa during their underground years, participated in an event titled “Meet Okinawa” whose artist lineup featured musicians from Okinawa who are now active in Taiwan. Civilian Skunk participated as a representative band from Okinawa and this was the very first overseas stage since their major debut. An audience of 5,000 was …… more
AKB48 Group / Free Worldwide Digital Release of a Special Song for Earthquake Charity
2013/03/12
AKB48 Group’s charity song for the Great East Japan Earthquake, ‘Tenohira ga Kataru Koto,’ is now available for free downloads worldwide. This release is a part of the activities of “Dareka no Tameni” Project, a charity organization established in March 2011 to support the revival of earthquake-affected areas. Soon after the earthquake, AKB48 Group released a song Dareka no Tameni -What can I do…… more