With a fusion of both modern Western and traditional Japanese instruments, talented artist TOMOCA has created a style which she refers to as ‘Wa-Pop’ (literally, Japanese pop). TOMOCA has been a stage performer from a young age and is an … Read More
It’s time for another J-Pop Go News Briefing bringing you some J-Pop news, gossip and stories from around the wonderful web. This segment features stories on AKB48’s record breaking game, PSY finding himself in hot water due to anti-American protests, … Read More
Mad hair mistress KYARY PAMYU PAMYU will be releasing her next single Kimi ni 100 Percent/Furisodation, which is a double A-Side release, in January 2013. Kyary’s new release follows on from previous single Fashion Monster, released in October. Kimi ni … Read More
Legendary guitarist TOMOYASU HOTEI made a special appearance at HYPER JAPAN this year to perform one of his best known songs ‘Battle Without Honour or Humanity’, which featured in the Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill. HOTEI has enjoyed a long … Read More
AID FOR JAPAN has a special party event scheduled for 18th December to welcome two of the children who lost parents and family members in the Japanese earthquake/tsunami tragedy last year. The event will feature the Scots Guards Brass Quintet, … Read More
NINJAMAN JAPAN are a 5-piece Visual Kei band who blend together a mix of glam rock, metal and theatre to create a spectacular live show. The band features Lida (Psycho le Cému) on guitar, Metal (Yoshida Metal, Gekidan★Shinkansen) on bass, … Read More
Oishii!Ichigo are a new UK-based idol outfit that are managed by Beckii Cruel. Oishii!Ichigo (part of the global Oishii Project) also features Hyper Japan Kawaii star Scarlett (who won Kawaii Star of the Year at HYPER JAPAN 2011). The outfit … Read More
Beckii Cruel has become a regular visitor to HYPER JAPAN and J-Pop Go interviewed her at the earlier 2012 event. Achieving fame via her online dance videos both on YouTube and Japanese streaming site Nico Nico Douga, Beckii has also … Read More
With a wide range of singing styles, AKARI MOCHIZUKI is a surprising live performer. She began singing Enka when she was three, went on to study drama and music in the UK and became a professional singer in 2009. Akari … Read More
Not satisfied with staging one event per year, it appears that Hyper Japan are keen to test the market for a bi-annual Japanese culture event. Judging by the crowds attending this November show that decision was largely successful. Hyper Japan … Read More