MION’s 2023 European tour continues: June shows are revealed

MION in a blue dress holds her signature electric guitar. © MION

Singer-songwriter MION has just completed all May shows as part of her European tour. She has since announced the dates...

The two colourfull dressed members of Vaiwatt are standing next to each other while posing for the photo.

Musical Snack: Vaiwatt at Ruby Room Shibuya

by Francisca Hagen

29 May 2023

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They will soon be touring the UK to celebrate their 10-year anniversary, but to show what music fans can expect...

Still from Awkmiu's music video for the song "avalanche". The vocalis, dressed in a blueish coloured clothing, blue shirt, pants and an oversized cardigan or jacket (the lighting/editing makes it seem that the clothing is different in colour), is on the beach, dancing, spinning around and singing.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 21, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

28 May 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

AVO Magazine presents: FATE GEAR (for the first time) in the Netherlands

by Francisca Hagen

22 May 2023

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In just under two months, in July, steampunk power metal band FATE GEAR will tour Europe for the third time,...

Still from the music video by the band kao for the song "New era". The still features a night view of a city and a shadow of a person that is sitting down.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 20, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

21 May 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Just a little longer and then it will be time for Japan Market 2023 in Leiden

by Francisca Hagen

20 May 2023

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On Sunday 28 May, it is once again time for the Japan Market on the Rapenburg in Leiden, organised by...

2023 edition of ALLVERSE WEEKENDS will bring VTV World to Animazement

by Francisca Hagen

20 May 2023

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Following the tradition of past years, ALLVERSE WEEKENDS will also take place this year. The first weekend will kick off...

Miyavi dressed in black leather is standing on a rock formation.

Miyavi returns to Europe after almost four years for “20th & Beyond” tour

by Francisca Hagen

18 May 2023

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European fans can look forward to the return of the samurai guitarist after almost four years, rock musician Miyavi is...

The three members of Paranoid Void, dressed in light clothing and walking around in a room that is coloured white/off-white.

10 years of Paranoid Void gets celebrated with shows in the United Kingdom and France

by Francisca Hagen

16 May 2023

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We didn't have to wait long for instrumental math-rock band Paranoid Void's return to Europe. After touring the UK last...

The four members of Asunojokei are all dressed in black clothes while the background is light because of water and air. © Asunojokei

All shows revealed for Asunojokei’s upcoming (first) European tour

by Francisca Hagen

15 May 2023

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It's no news that post-metal band Asunojokei would be coming to Europe for a number of shows as a support...

Still from a music video by ステエションズ (Stations) for the song "LOVE". A girl with black hair is lying on a round carpet and looks at a small bouquet of flowers.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 19, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

14 May 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Church of Misery's tour members for 2023 European tour: bass player Tatsu Mikami, drummer Toshiaki, vocalist Kazuhiro Asaeda and guitarist Fumiya Hattori.

Church of Misery to return in August for second European tour in 2023

by Francisca Hagen

11 May 2023

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In case you missed the news, Church of Misery are currently touring Europe (check here soon to see if you...

Still from the music video by セグウェイライダー (Segway Rider) for the song "ライフスタイル (Lifestyle)". The three members of Segway Rider are suited up and are standing on the grass in front of a camera man with a mask and the camera. The weather is sunny in this still.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 18, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

7 May 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Text of "Bandcamp Friday" and "Suggestions May 2023" on top of a radio, edited in a way that there was a glitch. The result is that there are more radio's in the image. With added filters it is made colourful with the added colours of red, blue and green and mixes of that.

Five Japanese artists and labels to support during Bandcamp Friday (May 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

5 May 2023

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As communicated in February, Bandcamp Friday has returned for the rest of this year. And so every first Friday of the...

The four members of ONE OK ROCK are sitting on chairs, the vocalist of the band, TAKA, is leans forward and smiles into the camera. The other three members are also smiling but are look away from the camera.

ONE OK ROCK this summer in Europe for headlining tour and as support act for Muse

by Francisca Hagen

3 May 2023

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After ONE OK ROCK joined Muse on their North America tour last February for a part of the tour, it...

Still from AMUSEMENT LAGER's music video for the song "White". A girl is standing listening to music through her headphones and looking out from a bridge to enjoy the view during nighttime. This shot was shot from the ground upwards. This still has been mirrored.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 17, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

30 April 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

The three members of cali≠gari are standing next to each other. They are dressed in mostly dark clothing, wearing dark eye makeup and wearing headgear resembling fluffy bunny ears. © cali≠gari

Musical Snack: cali≠gari’s 30th-Anniversary Celebration Kicked Off With Live Footage Throwbacks

by Francisca Hagen

30 April 2023

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This September, visual kei experimental rock band cali≠gari will celebrate their 30th anniversary. The visual kei band has recently started...

MION in a yukata holds her signature electric guitar. © MION

Singer-songwriter MION announces European tour and shares first dates for May 2023

by Francisca Hagen

27 April 2023

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Singer-songwriter MION has planned a European tour and shared the first dates for May 2023. In the last year, the...

Still from the music video "Stressed Town" by the band LOBSTER. One of the band members of LOBSTER, the vocalist, is dressed in dark clothes and bleached hair lies in a bush near a busy street. The music video starts with him sleeping in that same location and the video further shows how he ends up there.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 16, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

23 April 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

BABYMETAL will return for a European tour in late 2023

by Francisca Hagen

21 April 2023

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A lot has happened for BABYMETAL in a short time, but it has only been good news for the fans...

Promotional flyer with Philo Ouweleen's work from 2020. Lotus pond, from the series Japanese Garden

Galerie de Stoker to present retrospective exhibition Philo Ouweleen: Colourful art on paper

by Francisca Hagen

17 April 2023

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From 13 May, Amsterdam's Galerie de Stoker will present a retrospective by self-taught visual artist and Japanologist Philo Ouweleen, exploring...

Still from the music video for "ベッドルームダンスエレクトロ (Bedroom Dance Electro)" by the band "ハレひらく (HAREHIRAKU)". The main character of the music video is sitting on the bench and stretching. In front of her is a likely river and a view of tall buildings and skyscrapers. It is night time, so the lights are on giving it a nice night view.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 15, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

16 April 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Group photo of Perfume, the three members are dressed in dark clothes and stand very close together.

Perfume back to London for first show in 9 years

by Francisca Hagen

13 April 2023

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After the confirmation that they will perform at Primavera Sound in Barcelona (on 1 June) and in Madrid (8 June),...

Band leader Kai is dressed in black clothing and carries a soft blue-coloured electric guitar on the back. Kai seems to be walking on an empty train station or in an empty tunnel and looks behind him.

Esprit D’Air announce biggest tour ever for October 2023 and February 2024

by Francisca Hagen

12 April 2023

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Following up their past tour through the United Kingdom, self-produced melodic metal and electronicore band Esprit D'Air planned a new...

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