Francisca Hagen

Collage of promotional photos from Rukatama and ERISU. Rukatama is posing near blooming hydrangea and the four members of ERISU are posing in a dark location clothed in dark ritualistic clothing.

This September, solo musician and idol Rukatama will return to Europe to embark on a mini tour in Italy for...

Still from HAPPY's music video for "Sundowner". The still consists of splashes of colours, a round circle representing the sun and effects that make the still abstract looking.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 34, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

27 August 2023

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

Collage of two band photos, on the top the one of Maya Ongaku and below Mong Tong. Both members of Mong Tong are standing near scooters while being blindfolded and the members of Maya Ongaku are dressed in black and the photo taken is a bit blurry.

Maya Ongaku and Mong Tong combine forces for joint European tour

by Francisca Hagen

26 August 2023

Recently, Maya Ongaku (stylised as maya ongaku) released their very first album filled with psych-folk, Approach to Anima, and next...

Overview of Music Vket5: where (Japanese) music meets metaverse

by Francisca Hagen

24 August 2023

The summer edition of Virtual Market is just behind us and we can already look forward to Music Vket 5,...

The seventh edition of YouTube Music Weekend is coming up and has a focus on digital native artists

by Francisca Hagen

20 August 2023

Under the guise of ending the summer holidays on a good note, YouTube Japan has planned a new edition of...

Still from The Yeahs' music video for "Anarchic Dirty Cinema". It is a starting scene where the band prepares for the song. The image is monochrome and focuses on the guitarist who prepares his pedalboard.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 33, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

20 August 2023

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

The current three men of Guitar Wolf: guitarist and vocalist Seiji, bassist Gotz and drummer Takuro, dressed in black leather.

Get ready for a roaring ride: Guitar Wolf’s European tour takes place in October and November

by Francisca Hagen

17 August 2023

The men behind legendary rock'n'roll band Guitar Wolf love to travel to Europe for a tour to delight music fans...

Still from Momoiro Clover Z's music video for "MONONOFU NIPPON". The four group members are standing on a dystopian version of Shibuya Scramble Crossing, dressed in armour reminiscent of samurai.

Momoiro Clover Z’s “MONONOFU NIPPON”: a rallying cry to bring Japan’s idol culture to the world

by Francisca Hagen

17 August 2023

This year they are celebrating their 15th anniversary as an idol group: Momoiro Clover Z, commonly abbreviated as MCZ or...

Still from the music video "NUE" by borderline case. The still shows the four band members of borderline case almost finishing playing the song while being in a deserted building, which might be a factory hall. The still is mirrored.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 32, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

13 August 2023

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

An action shot of the three members of Green Milk from the Planet Orange in the middle of a performance.

Green Milk from the Planet Orange set to rock Europe with summer tour

by Francisca Hagen

12 August 2023

Progressive rock band Green Milk from the Planet Orange will embark on a summer tour through Europe, starting on 23...

Still from the music video "Active Imagination" by THE MOLICE. Vocalist Rinko is dancing on a grassfield and that image has been multiplied on the screen.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 31, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

6 August 2023

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 August 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 (August 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

3 August 2023

After a break of a few months, Bandcamp Friday is back for the month of August. But what does it...

The four women of CHAI are dressed in pink and having their hair styled like 'punks' (hair is styled up), which might be a nod (or maybe better a wink) towards their first albums, titled "PINK", "PUNK" and "WINK". Photography: Kana Tarumi

CHAI returning to Europe for the first time in four years

by Francisca Hagen

31 July 2023

It has been a while since the four-member band CHAI toured on European soil, if the information is correct, it...

Ryo Kinoshita sits on a stool while surrounded by darkness and only one lamp shines light on him. His face is also not visible in the picture, giving it a mysterious appearance.

KNOSIS to join Stray From The Path’s upcoming 21-date European tour

by Francisca Hagen

30 July 2023

KNOSIS, the new project of former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita will be joining American hardcore punk band Stray From...

Still from SOM4LI's music video for the song "メイ (Mei)". A person is wearing a bunny hat and looks out from the balcony to the city and public transport.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 30, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

30 July 2023

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

The four men of Phantom Excaliver stand near each other and pose with their hands at their sides, with singer Kacchang flashing a big smile while carrying his signature sword.

Phantom Excaliver to perform in the Netherlands before hitting the stage at Wacken Open Air 2023

by Francisca Hagen

23 July 2023

Before taking the renowned Headbangers Stage at the long-sold-out Wacken Open Air 2023 for the first time after winning the...

Still from Kako Fujita's music video for the song "怪物 (Kaibutsu)". A woman with a special costume - made by Emi Fukumoto - consisting of a red dress and a white-coloured artsy headpiece stands in the middle of a busy pedestrian crossing.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 29, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

23 July 2023

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

The four members of Broken By The Scream are standing next to each other.

Broken By The Scream to make European live debut in Austria

by Francisca Hagen

21 July 2023

Metal idol group Broken By The Scream will make their European live debut this summer in Austria, marking a new...

Collage of the highlighted performers at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023: Naomi Suzuki, VOCAFEST UK & Ireland, R I N C H, Ready Singer One, Yuko Tsubame, FEMM, Colorpointe, Miura Ayme, Isiliel, Akari Mochizuki and DENSHONEN

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023

by Francisca Hagen

18 July 2023

HYPER JAPAN Festival is an annual festival that celebrates Japanese culture, food, fashion, music, and entertainment. This year, the event...

Still from MIKENN's music video for the song "瞬き (Blink)". A man with dark pants and a white shirt stands near a river with a small bouquet with the idea to throw it into the water.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 28, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

16 July 2023

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

The four band members of HANABIE. are posting for a photo and surrounded by bursts of vibrant colours. Photo by Yuuto (@musicmagic3923 on Twitter)

HANABIE. gear up for their first European tour

by Francisca Hagen

13 July 2023

It had been clear for some time that HANABIE. (including the dot) would be heading for Europe to perform a...

Haru Nemuri | TO3S RECORDS / Ill take U Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Haru Nemuri announces summer festival tour with several European performances

by Francisca Hagen

12 July 2023

Good news for European fans of singer-songwriter, poetry rapper and producer Haru Nemuri. After a tour of the UK and...

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at Japan Expo Paris 2023

by Francisca Hagen

10 July 2023

It is almost time for another edition of Japan Expo Paris and that means we will highlight a selection of...

Still from quorca's music video for their first release "ターコイズ (Turquoise)". A girl, walking on a path in a forest where the leaves allow the sunlight in little by little, turns around.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 27, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

9 July 2023

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

Rukatama returns to Italy for mini tour with ERISU

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 34, 2023)

Maya Ongaku and Mong Tong combine forces for joint European tour

Overview of Music Vket5: where (Japanese) music meets metaverse

The seventh edition of YouTube Music Weekend is coming up and has a focus on digital native artists

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 33, 2023)

Get ready for a roaring ride: Guitar Wolf’s European tour takes place in October and November

Momoiro Clover Z’s “MONONOFU NIPPON”: a rallying cry to bring Japan’s idol culture to the world

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 32, 2023)

Green Milk from the Planet Orange set to rock Europe with summer tour

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 31, 2023)

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

CHAI returning to Europe for the first time in four years

KNOSIS to join Stray From The Path’s upcoming 21-date European tour

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 30, 2023)

Phantom Excaliver to perform in the Netherlands before hitting the stage at Wacken Open Air 2023

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 29, 2023)

Broken By The Scream to make European live debut in Austria

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 28, 2023)

HANABIE. gear up for their first European tour

Haru Nemuri announces summer festival tour with several European performances

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at Japan Expo Paris 2023

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 27, 2023)

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