BE:FIRST's "Missing" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released July 8. The digital single, released ...

Anime is no longer a niche import. It is pop culture’s new center of gravity – and nobody is moving faster to press that ...

Over its 30-year history, Aniplex has been involved in the production or distribution of globally popular franchises such as ...

Aniplex president Nishimoto Shu has unveiled a new global strategy aimed at deepening the studio's international footprint ...

Fujikura talked to Billboard JAPAN about Japan's unique superfan culture and the challenges Japan faces in its overseas ...

Sony Music Entertainment Japan, subsidiary Aniplex, and Palworld developer Pocketpair have announced the establishment of Palworld Entertainment, a joint venture that will be responsible for ...

TryHard Holdings Limited ('TryHard” or the 'Company”) (Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan, today announces the continued expansion of its events and cultural programming ...

In early June, Tokyo’s music scene pulsed with two high‑profile events that spotlighted Japan’s dual ambition: to broaden its ...

Mrs. GREEN APPLE presents CEREMONY unfolded over two days, at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan on June 10 and 11.

K-pop artists made a strong impact at Music Awards Japan 2026, with BTS, Jin, Blackpink, G-Dragon and Lee Youngji among the winners. The results highlighted the genre's continued popularity in Japan ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Known for his eclectic blending of J-pop, rock, and electronic ...