URBANGARDE to make USA debut at A-Kon 26
Japanese techno-rock band URBANGARDE will make their American performance debut at A-Kon® 26 in Dallas, Texas.
View ArticleLetter from The Editor March 2015
This month's letter is about going to the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo in April.
View ArticleTekko 2015 and Tune in Tokyo present Naughty & Nice J-Pop x K-Pop Dance Party
Los Angeles J-Pop promoters Tune in Tokyo and Tekko 2015 present a J-Pop and K-Pop dance party on Saturday, April 18th 2015.
View ArticleKanako Ito performs Steins;Gate, Demonbane themes at Sakura-Con 2015
J-Pop anime and game songstress Kanako Ito performed a set of fan favorite theme songs during her live concert at Seattle's Sakura-Con 2015 last week, April 3-5.
View ArticleCalgary Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015
Selective Hearing's admin went local for the latest convention trip, attending the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015. The following is what went down during the 4-day event.
View ArticleURBANGARDE releases video message for A-Kon 26
Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a welcome message for fans preparing for the band’s USA debut at A-Kon® 26 in Dallas, TX.
View ArticleInterview with Trish Stratus and Amy Dumas
The following is an interview I conducted on behalf of Nihongogo. It may seem odd that Nihongogo is interviewing professional wrestlers but in my experience many fans of Japanese idol music also...
View ArticleURBANGARDE new video Coin Locker Babies features designs by Angelic Pretty
Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a music video “Coin Locker Babies” from their live-show only mini-album release Shojou Kaitai, featuring costume design by Japanese lolita...
View ArticleAdorable idol Airu Tomimoto Needs Your Help for U.S. Debut
Hokkaido-based idol Airu Tomimoto is set to debut in the US, but needs the help of idol fans everywhere
View ArticleJapanese Mascot Ossan to Appear as Guest of Honor at Anime Expo
Comical character will present Japanese culture and comedy routines.
View ArticleURBANGARDE Delivers Sex, Love, and Subculture to Dallas
Japanese rock band URBANGARDE made their USA debut at A-Kon 2016 in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month, performing for an audience of 2000 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
View ArticleORESKABAND returns to U.S. for 2 shows in July
Super energetic all-girl ska band ORESKABAND from Japan returns to America for 2 shows on the East Coast.
View ArticleJapanese Mascots Bring Laughter and Culture to J-Pop Summit 2015
Japanese mascot Ossan returns to the U.S just a few weeks after his American debut at Anime Expo. This time around, he's bringing fellow "Go-Torch" (or "Yuru-Kyara") characters Sanasenabona (idols from...
View ArticleOssan and Go-Torch Mascots Dance Through J-Pop Summit 2015
Japanese mascot Ossan brought dancing and laughter to Japanese pop culture fans in San Francisco during the annual J-Pop Summit festival at Fort Mason Center held August 8th and 9th.
View ArticleYANAKIKU Delights Fans at J-Pop Summit, Announces Tokyo One-Man Show
Japanese vocal/dance unit YANAKIKU made their triumphant return to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit during the August 8-9 weekend, returning to the spot of their American debut last year.
View ArticleTouhouCon 2015 Announces Renowned AAA Video Game Music Composer and Producer...
TouhouCon is pleased to announce today music composer and producer Rika Muranaka Guest of Honor at its September convention.
View ArticleYOUSEI TEIKOKU RETURNS TO AMERICA FOR A-KON 27
Gothic Metal Band Has Performed Themes For Valiant Knights, Future Diary, and Tokyo ESP.
View ArticleYousei Teikoku’s Shadow Corps(e) Now Available on iTunes USA
Japanese gothic heavy metal band Yousei Teikoku’s latest album Shadow Corps[e] has finally been released to overseas fans via iTunes USA.
View ArticleBAND-MAID to make USA debut at Sakura-con 2016
Red-hot Japanese girls rock band BAND-MAID will make their American live performance debut at Seattle's Sakura-Con in March 2016. The five-member group has made waves over the past few months for their...
View ArticleBAND-MAID releases video comment for Sakura-Con 2016
Japanese girls rock group BAND-MAID released a special video in preparation for their American performance debut at Sakura-Con next month.
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