Question from a reader:
I was very surprised to hear that Ayumi Ishida has passed away. When I think of her, numerous hit songs and dramas come to mind. I still listen to “Blue Light Yokohama” quite often. I am filled with gratitude for how much her singing and acting have encouraged me. What memories do you all have of Ayumi
Question from a reader:
Is there no commercial featuring Akina Nakamori? She appears in many variety shows and has pachinko machines, so it’s strange. If anyone knows, please let me know.
The other day, I was talking with a friend about Akina Nakamori. I thought there might be a lot of unknown information about the
Question from a reader:
Are the three major female singers in Japan Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki, and Takeuchi Mariya? If you have any other recommended artists, I would love to hear about them.
Hello! Recently, I had an intense discussion with a friend about Japanese female singers. During our conversation, we mentioned Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki,
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Can you tell me about the songstresses of the Heisei era? Which artists are representative? I believe Hikaru Utada, Ayumi Hamasaki, and Namie Amuro are famous, but what other artists are there?
The Heisei era was a time when numerous talented artists emerged in the Japanese music scene. In particular, the achievements of
Recently, I had a conversation with friends about Showa music. We mentioned artists like Eikichi Yazawa, Shogo Hamada, and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, reaffirming that their music is still loved by many today. I personally listened to their songs a lot during my school days, so I got quite passionate about the topic. One friend remarked, “Today’s
Reader’s Question:
Can you tell me about the charismatic artists who thrived during the Showa era? I often hear names like Eikichi Yazawa, Shogo Hamada, and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, but who are some other artists from that time?
When thinking of artists from the Showa era, names like Eikichi Yazawa, Shogo Hamada, and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi immediately
Question from a reader:
March 10th is Seiko Matsuda’s birthday. What is your favorite song of hers?
Recently, I found myself listening to Seiko Matsuda’s songs and realized that her birthday is approaching. March 10th is indeed a special day for her. Her music is more than just sound to
Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Uemura Kenshin has been arrested. Was the group he was part of popular?
Recently, the news broke that Uemura Kenshin has been arrested. It appears that the group he was a part of was quite popular. Especially on TikTok, they ranked first among male artists in Japan
Question from Readers:
What is the popularity of BOYNEXETDOOR in Japan, their home country, and around the world? I would also like to know about the popularity ranking of the members and any dating rumors.
It seems that BOYNEXETDOOR’s popularity has skyrocketed recently! Especially in Korea, where their song “Today Only I Love You” ranked 4th
Question from a reader:
I’m curious about Inoue Yosui’s song “Kasa ga Nai.” The song begins with the line, “In the city, the number of young people committing suicide is increasing.” Was there really a high rate of suicide at that time? If there had been more suicides in rural areas, would the lyrics have changed to reflect “In the countryside,
