Music
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Tsukema Tsukeru” 02.15.12

“Tsukema tsukeru” means “putting on fake eyelashes” Remember we posted up Kyary’s first music video PONPONPON last year? Well her new single that was released in December, Tsukema Tsukeru, is following the steps of PONPONPON and is a big hit … READ MORE
X Japan Star Yoshiki Recording Golden Globes Theme Music 01.11.12

The 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, honoring some of the best films and performances of the year in the United States, will be broadcast on January 15th, and news has broken that Yoshiki will design the program’s theme song. As … READ MORE
Watch Resonation’s New Music Video “Xmas in Japan” 12.22.11

Resonation, a Kyoto-based reggae group, recently released a music video for a festively-themed single called Xmas in Japan. Including various clips of people celebrating and lyrics that are in both Japanese and English, the song has a nice, steady reggae … READ MORE
Google Chrome: Hatsune Miku 12.16.11

I’m sure many of you have seen and enjoyed the awesome Google ads, but have you seen the latest one with Hatsune Miku? It demonstrates well what Google has evolved into. Hatsune Miku is everyone’s virtual singer, in that anyone … READ MORE
L’Arc~en~Ciel 20th Anniversary Live Concert Film Rocks Audiences Across the U.S. 11.30.11

Last night, DJ Ally and I had the privilege of hosting the screening of L’Arc~en~Ciel‘s 20th anniversary concert film, presented by Live Viewing Japan, a distributor of Japanese entertainment to movie theaters worldwide. Fans turned out for the stunning “20th … READ MORE
K-Pop vs. J-Pop: Which Is More Likely to go Global? 11.29.11

It’s no secret that both j-pop and k-pop (Korean pop music) are forging a path to success around the world, but does either one of these genres have a definite advantage in conquering more fans? This well-written piece from Reuters … READ MORE
Hatsune Miku Live Party Event Review! 11.16.11

Last week Thursday was the Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 in Sapporo! I went to the theater in LA and it was packed!!!  Such a long line~ Saw many people dressed up as Miku, dancing and waving their glow sticks … READ MORE
L’Arc～en～Ciel Special Event Tickets Giveaway! 11.15.11

**UPDATED** We are holding TWO Pair of Tickets for EACH THEATER!!! Check out the theater list!! FOR KKS BLOG READERS!!! YOU GUYS! Good luck!!!!ACT NOW!!! Have you all heard that Japan’s biggest rock band L’Arc～en～Ciel is having a one night … READ MORE
Coverage of NYC Hatsune Miku Live Party Event 11.15.11

Yesterday, a review was posted on Examiner.com of the screening of Hatsune Miku‘s Live Party 2011 event, which took place last Thursday, November 10th. The author, the New York Japanese Culture Examiner Justin Tedaldi, wrote a pretty good recap of … READ MORE
L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” event- NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm 11.15.11

Did you like the Hatsune Miku Live Party at your theater?  Well, now we have the next screening event coming up! L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” – NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm L’Arc-en-Ciel, the “Monster Band” from Japan, on Big Screen! … READ MORE
Hatsune Miku at Tokyo Dome City Hall 11.11.11

Wasn’t that amazing fun last night!? Just thought some of you would like to know when you’ll be able to get to see Hatsune Miku again. Your chance will come again next year on March 9th, which is Miku’s day … READ MORE
“Songs for Japan” Hits $10 Million Mark in Sales 11.11.11

Released two weeks after the earthquake and tsunami of March 11th, Songs for Japan is a 38-track compilation of songs compiled by the four major American record labels – EMI Music, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music … READ MORE
Giveaway winner! 11.10.11

The Hatsune Miku special event is tonight! Thank you to everyone who entered our ticket giveaway! and I have the winner : twitter account name cosplayamerica Congratulations! Send us an email { kawaiikakkoiisugoi@gmail.com }  with your full name and phone … READ MORE