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2023.9.16
ULTRA JAPAN 2023’s 1st lineup includes Skrillex, Hardwell, Peggy Gou, and more
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2023.7.28
Fuji Rock announced the final lineup & timetable
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2023.8.23
Bangkok-based acid R&B band Rosalyn’s Japan tour includes Tokyo, Aichi, Kyoto, and Hyogo this August
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2023.8.25
SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2023 announced the timetable. back number is the closing headliner
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2023.8.26
Hyogo’s ONE MUSIC CAMP 2023 adds Summer Eye, Odottebakari no Kuni, and more to the 4th lineup
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Joe Hisaishi’s Latest Album Reaches No. 1 on Two U.S. Billboard Charts. Hisaishi’s first accomplishment
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2023.10.21
chelmico announces nationwide tour that stops ten cities starting in October
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2023.11.3
The first FESTIVAL de FRUE 2023 lineup includes Tim Bernardes, Clown Core, and Acid Pauli x Viken Arman
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Haruna Yusa’s new song “Natsu no Shizuku” will be released on July 19th
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2023.11.6
YO LA TENGO’s first Japan tour in 5 years this November
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2023.9.30
Novelbright, yama, wacci and 7 other groups for “TOKYO CHEMISTRY” event at Tsukiji Honganji Temple
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PSYCHIC FES” hosted by PK shampoo’s Yamato Punks to be held in Kabukicho for the first time on Saturday, November 18
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“The Global Playground Audition” for festival appearances in Thailand and Taiwan.
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Kenshi Yonezu’s “Chikyuugi” jacket featured original artwork from “The Boy and the Heron”
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2023.10.31
BRING ME THE HORIZON’s NEX_FEST takes place this November, including BABYMETAL, YUNGBLUD, and more
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2024.1.15
The Japanese House performs in Tokyo and Osaka in January 2024
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2023.11.28
Alvvays returns to Japan for the first Japan tour in 5 years this November
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2025.12.23
Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena
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2025.12.26
Shintaro Sakamoto Drops New Track “Dear Granpa” and Announces Year-End Solo Show
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2025.12.26
NiEW’s Monthly Free Music Showcase Returns to Shibuya This Dec With Indie and Alt Sounds
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2025.12.20
Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art
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2025.12.19
D.A.N. Announces Solo Shows “Microsound 2.0” in Tokyo and Osaka
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2025.12.19
Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)
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2025.12.19
Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
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2025.12.13
Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities
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2025.12.12
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in Tokyo 2025 Comes to Shibuya with Kokuho and More
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2025.12.12
Photographer Mikako Kozai, Known for Capturing Ayano Kaneko, Opens Solo Show in Hatsudai
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