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From Onyanko Club to AKB48: Japan's Idol Pop Empire
It”s nearly impossible to scan the Japanese import magazine racks without seeing members of AKB48. The Akihabara-based idol group/cabaret act is virtually ubiquitous in entertainment...
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How to Build a Better Jrock Scene
Do you ever wonder what your role is in the music community is, as a fan, or possibly as a musician? You have more power...
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Tokyo Style 2010, Sweet Streets II, and J-Pop All-Around!
Hello Everyone! We want to thank everybody who attended Sakura Bomb at 2nd Street Jazz last week! On Thursday, August 19th we welcomed Lemon Drop...
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The Korean Wave in Japan: Lines Blur Between J-Pop, K-Pop
The lines between J-Pop and K-Pop are increasingly being blurred. It”s no coincidence that the Tune in Tokyo sound is an amalgamation of Gobal Pop...