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“Asa kara Rock” a collection of essays by Masafumi Goto of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, to be published in October
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2023.10.27
Tomoaki Matsumoto’s exhibition “MATSUYAMA Tomokazu: Fictional Landscape” will be held in Aomori, Japan.
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mitsume’s 5th China tour in 4 years, 9 cities including one-man show in Hong Kong
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YOHLU to release EP “DEAD AND BREAKFAST” on Wednesday, August 30; Asian tour to include China and Korea
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2024.4.27
“Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Journey” will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2024.
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2023.8.10
gato’s last show at Shibuya’s club asia on August 10th
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2023.9.16
A tale of two towers, two hopes, and two setbacks. Gekidan Rokkotsu Mikan Doukokukai presents “Tou wo Tateru”.
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2023.11.3
Second “BoroFesta 2023” announcement: Sunny Day Service, Homecomings, NOT WONK, Summer Eye, and 30 other groups.
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2023.10.21
The first announcement of ASAGIRI JAM ʼ23 includes Quruli, toe, TENDRE, Yuta Orisaka and more
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maco marets to release 7th album on Wednesday, August 30; one-man show in October
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2023.9.3
Chigasaki City Museum of Art holds Yasujiro Ozu’s special exhibition from September
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2023.11.26
XG will hold its first solo audience live concert on November 26 (Sun.) to celebrate the release of its 1st mini-album.
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2026.2.13
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” Sets Japan Release for February 2026
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2026.2.16
Mac DeMarco Announces Japan Tour for February 2026
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2026.2.16
Mac DeMarco Adds Extra Japan Tour Dates
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2026.2.16
ZORN and OZROSAURUS Team Up for Family Day Live at Nippon Budokan
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Lucy Dacus Announces Tokyo Talk & Signing Ahead of First Japan Show
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2026.2.18
Wet Leg Announce Japan Tour for February 2026 with Second Album in Tow
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2026.2.18
Hitsujibungaku Join wet leg’s Tokyo Show as Special Guests
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2026.2.20
Cannes Winner “Sentimental Value” to Hit Japanese Theaters Joachim Trier’s Latest Film
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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Vaundy Announces Major Dome Tour, Breaks Record as Youngest Solo Artist to Headline
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