Japanese rapper Mr. Maro highlights local cultures in danger of disappearing through music. For his latest song, he linked ...

The concept of “narrative” in the English language is becoming adapted as a commonly used word in Japan. Unlike the similarly loaned “story” that refers to the content or outline of a tale, the ...

Wind And Sea has revealed that it will hold a Halloween event themed after PaRappa the Rapper at its Gotemba outlet in Japan. The event will, however, take place on October 11-13, 2025, which would be ...

Texas-bred Megan Thee Stallion conquered a new legion of fans after releasing “Mamushi,” a culture-blending collaboration with Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. The song was released as part of her latest, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. J-pop group Psychic Fever (full name: Psychic Fever from Exile ...

*Megan Thee Stallion has done it again. No, not another appearance/performance with VP Kamala Harris. Nope. Once again Meg has captivated the music world with her freshly released video for “Mamushi,” ...

XG member Cocona has come out as transmasculine non-binary and revealed that they had top surgery earlier this year. Writing in a moving post on XG’s official Instagram account on 6 December, Cocona’s ...

This Billboard Japan interview explores how getting closer to fans overseas shifted their mindset in some ways and left other ...

Chart-topping J-pop sensation BE:FIRST is hitting the global stage with their highly anticipated first world tour, -Who Is BE:FIRST?-. After dominating the Japanese music scene with eight No. 1 hits ...

Vasalya is a South African Anime Features Writer that loves to write about "cool stuff". A natural geek, she has worked at Comic Con Africa, hosted a panel with cosplay champions and celebrates local ...

Awich and JP THE WAVY join the lineup for ennichi '25, alongside f5ve and PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE - Japan's leading artists making waves across the U.S. Enjoy the spirit and festive vibes of ...