YOASOBI is a two-piece group consisting of American-born vocalist Rira Ikuta and lyricist, composer, arranger, and keyboardist Ayase. They became popular in Japan through their single “Racing into the Night” and album “The Book.”
If you’ve lived in Japan for a certain amount of time, you’ve probably heard “Christmas Eve” by Tatsuro Yamashita at least once. You may also have heard “Boogie Back Tonight” by Kenji Ozawa featuring
ZUTOMAYO has been gaining popularity since around 2020, especially among teens and people in their 20s. Its strong influence is not limited to Japan, and its anime music videos on YouTube get a lot
K-pop has been making its way into the world since around 2010. South Korea’s neighbor Japan was one of the first countries to embrace K-pop, and Japanese members are involved in K-POP groups such
K-pop has been making its way into the world since around 2010. South Korea’s neighbor Japan was one of the first countries to embrace K-pop, and Japanese members are involved in K-pop groups such
In recent years, the Japanese bands “YOASOBI,” “ZUTOMAYO,” and “Yorushika” enjoy enormous popularity among people in their teens and twenties. Those music listeners are characterized as “Yakousei” (or night-loving), and consequently, those bands and
There is no denying the fact that Japan and South Korea have strong relations in terms of cultural exchange. The youth in South Koreans consume anime and games created in Japan, and young Japanese
There is a music video with Japanese lyrics that is not famous among Japanese people but appeals to the global audience. 1. Rainych “SAY SO” This’s a cover of the hit song “Say So”
Japanese anime voice actress Kana Hanazawa may be underrated as a singer. Appendix A. Kana Hanazawa “Renai Circulation” She is not only popular in Japan but also in China, Europe, and North America, along