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Jazz drummer and composer Shunishi Ishiwaka announced the birth of his second child, a son, on April 18. The musician, known for his work with King Gnu and various jazz projects, shared the news on social media with a photo of his newborn's hand.
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Singer-songwriter Meychan celebrated her 15-year career milestone with two distinct performances at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, returning to her roots as a cover artist while looking toward the future.
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Japanese dance-vocal group WATWING wrapped their 'honest' tour with a finale at Tokyo Garden Theater on April 12, delivering 21 songs that showcased each member's producer-crafted tracks and seven years of group history.
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The second installment of "Soaring Whale Vol.2 Traveling Music," a spinoff of the Imoni Rock Festival, is coming to Ishinomaki, Miyagi on April 29. Kiss the Gambler and Kanamefu Fūka are among the performers.
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Japanese duo Kobukuro is releasing a concert film from their 2025 'This Is My Hometown' tour on June 24. The video captures their October show at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa and includes bonus footage and rare early performances.
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Japanese idol group Kimini Hane has released their first mini album 'Tears Love Letter' on July 7 via rock field records. The five-track project features the group's signature songs and was composed entirely by Dear Loving vocalist MASA☆.
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Japanese multi-artist Vaundy has created the album artwork for his new single "Ideas Overflowing, Can't Sleep," set to release April 20. The track serves as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama "Sardine Cans, Going to Space," starring Takumi Kitamura.
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Japanese six-piece Billyrrom has inked a global partnership with Universal Music and will release their major debut single "Boogie" on May 25. The band also announced a fall album and 14-date national tour kicking off in October 2026.
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HOME MADE Kazoku, inactive since 2016, shared a decade-old article about their hiatus on social media, fueling fan hopes for a comeback. The group's intent remains unclear.
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SixTONES' variety show Golden SixTONES airs a new episode with actor Shion Shiozun and Neru Nagahama as guests, featuring absurd games like testing whether ramen slurping sounds echo in mountains.
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Fuji Television launches 'Shinjin Yuugi! THE Battle SHOW' on April 20, featuring MC Sho Sakurai and teams of idols, actors, and comedians competing in psychology-based games.
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BTS performed two nights at Tokyo Dome on April 17-18, marking their first Japan concert in seven years. The group drew 110,000 fans and performed tracks from their latest album ARIRANG alongside fan-favorite hits.
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GLAY guitarist HISASHI has joined GANG PARADE on 'Plastic 2 Mercy (GANG FINALE ver.)', which dropped April 19. The collaboration marks a meaningful connection between the legendary rock band and the idol group ahead of GANG PARADE's planned 2026 disbandment.
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Pop band Retroriron closed their debut album tour with a sold-out show at Zepp Haneda, while boy group Aimeemu held their first one-man concert at Zepp Shinjuku. Both acts announced upcoming tour dates.
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Japanese rock band lynch. will release their 12th studio album 'CLIMAX' on July 1, 2026, marking their first original album in over three years. The band will support the release with an 18-date national tour starting in July.
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豆柴の大群がWACC所属グループとの対バンライブシリーズの詳細を発表。5月から7月にかけてKiSS KiSS、ExWHYZ、GANG PARADEとの競演が決定。これらは他グループの最後のツーマンライブになる。
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Four major Japanese groups are set to appear on NHK's music program Venue101 tonight, each performing new or upcoming releases. INI will debut their lead track from their 8th single, while &TEAM, Travis Japan, and Nogizaka46 will showcase recent work.
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ICEx member Shiga Riku released his debut photo book 'Yuushoku' on April 17, shot entirely in Okinawa. At a launch event, he shared how a fellow EBiDAN member's work inspired his approach to the project.
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Japanese singer-songwriter Oku Hanako is releasing a new album on July 22 after a 7-year gap, marking her 20th anniversary since debut. She'll also embark on a 12-city acoustic tour starting in September.
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Perfume's documentary film "Perfume 'Cold Sleep' -25 years Document-" will have early screenings across six Japanese cities on May 7, with a special premiere event featuring director Satoru Sado and comedian Daisuke Toyama on May 14.
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