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'Asa no Chime ga Narimashita!' was released on this day in February 2010. It marked the first indie single by idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku.
February 14, 2026 at 9:09 AM
'Asa no Chime ga Narimashita!' was released on this day in February 2010. It marked the first indie single by idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
On 6 March, an event in London, ‘Echoes of Hope’ featuring Naomi Suzuki, is driven by the desire to “stay close to the affected areas through the power of music”.
More details:
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On 6 March, an event in London, ‘Echoes of Hope’ featuring Naomi Suzuki, is driven by the desire to “stay close to the affected areas through the power of music”.
More details:
www.jpopgo.co.uk/echoes-of-ho...
ECHOES OF HOPE Marks 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake - J-POP GO
Commemorating the 2011 Tragedy… This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. On this occasion, a memorial event in London is being staged titled ‘Echoes of Hope’. Since the...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
On 6 March, an event in London, ‘Echoes of Hope’ featuring Naomi Suzuki, is driven by the desire to “stay close to the affected areas through the power of music”.
More details:
www.jpopgo.co.uk/echoes-of-ho...
On 6 March, an event in London, ‘Echoes of Hope’ featuring Naomi Suzuki, is driven by the desire to “stay close to the affected areas through the power of music”.
More details:
www.jpopgo.co.uk/echoes-of-ho...
CAN'T HUG EVERY CAT - Songify This (a song about loving cats)
YouTube video by schmoyoho
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February 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Remembering Rina Matsuno of idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku who sadly passed away on this day in February 2017. ❤
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Remembering Rina Matsuno of idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku who sadly passed away on this day in February 2017. ❤
A new anime TV series based on the classic manga series Ghost In The Shell is due to air in July 2026.
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#AnimeNews #GhostInTheShell #MangaAdaptation #NewAnimeSeries
More details: 👇
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#AnimeNews #GhostInTheShell #MangaAdaptation #NewAnimeSeries
New GHOST IN THE SHELL Anime for 2026 - J-POP GO
People love machines… A new anime TV series based on the classic manga series Ghost In The Shell is due to air in July 2026. Shirow Masamune’s 1989-91 manga has inspired several anime adaptations, inc...
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February 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A new anime TV series based on the classic manga series Ghost In The Shell is due to air in July 2026.
More details: 👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/new-ghost-in...
#AnimeNews #GhostInTheShell #MangaAdaptation #NewAnimeSeries
More details: 👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/new-ghost-in...
#AnimeNews #GhostInTheShell #MangaAdaptation #NewAnimeSeries
For this year's #RecordStoreDay2026 Babymetal are releasing 'Live At The O2 Arena - Highlights'. 💽
Find more info and a participating indie record store: 👇
recordstoreday.com
#RSD2026 #RSD26 #babymetal
Find more info and a participating indie record store: 👇
recordstoreday.com
#RSD2026 #RSD26 #babymetal
February 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM
For this year's #RecordStoreDay2026 Babymetal are releasing 'Live At The O2 Arena - Highlights'. 💽
Find more info and a participating indie record store: 👇
recordstoreday.com
#RSD2026 #RSD26 #babymetal
Find more info and a participating indie record store: 👇
recordstoreday.com
#RSD2026 #RSD26 #babymetal
Happy Birthday to Tomoko Kawase, born on this day in February 1975. Lead singer of The Brilliant Green, she's also established a solo career under the pseudonyms of Tommy February6 and Tommy Heavenly6.❤
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Happy Birthday to Tomoko Kawase, born on this day in February 1975. Lead singer of The Brilliant Green, she's also established a solo career under the pseudonyms of Tommy February6 and Tommy Heavenly6.❤
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku - Haitateki!
YouTube video by EbichuVEVO
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February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Please share the now complete link for tickets to my book launch and livestream on 3 March. I really appreciate your support, sorry to chop off a vital bit of the link! tinyurl.com/2u9pcjfr
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Please share the now complete link for tickets to my book launch and livestream on 3 March. I really appreciate your support, sorry to chop off a vital bit of the link! tinyurl.com/2u9pcjfr
'Himitsu no Hanazono' by Seiko Matsuda was released as a single on this day in February 1983.
Taken from her album 'Utopia' (which became the third best-selling album of that year in Japan), the single reached No. 1 in the Japanese charts.
Taken from her album 'Utopia' (which became the third best-selling album of that year in Japan), the single reached No. 1 in the Japanese charts.
February 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
'Himitsu no Hanazono' by Seiko Matsuda was released as a single on this day in February 1983.
Taken from her album 'Utopia' (which became the third best-selling album of that year in Japan), the single reached No. 1 in the Japanese charts.
Taken from her album 'Utopia' (which became the third best-selling album of that year in Japan), the single reached No. 1 in the Japanese charts.
'Sakura no Hanabiratachi' was released on this day in February 2006. AKB48's debut single, it was the highest debuting girl group single since Morning Musume's 'Morning Coffee', released in 1998.
The single reached No. 10 in the Oricon weekly charts.
The single reached No. 10 in the Oricon weekly charts.
February 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
'Sakura no Hanabiratachi' was released on this day in February 2006. AKB48's debut single, it was the highest debuting girl group single since Morning Musume's 'Morning Coffee', released in 1998.
The single reached No. 10 in the Oricon weekly charts.
The single reached No. 10 in the Oricon weekly charts.
Catch Psydoll in action this March when they hit Manchester on Saturday March 28th.
January 31, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Catch Psydoll in action this March when they hit Manchester on Saturday March 28th.
This year sees LiSA launching her first-ever Europe & UK tour.
More details: 👇👇👇
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#LiSA #EuropeTour #UKTour #15thAnniversary #MilanConcert #DüsseldorfConcert #ParisConcert
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#LiSA #EuropeTour #UKTour #15thAnniversary #MilanConcert #DüsseldorfConcert #ParisConcert
January 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This year sees LiSA launching her first-ever Europe & UK tour.
More details: 👇👇👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/lisa-to-laun...
#LiSA #EuropeTour #UKTour #15thAnniversary #MilanConcert #DüsseldorfConcert #ParisConcert
More details: 👇👇👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/lisa-to-laun...
#LiSA #EuropeTour #UKTour #15thAnniversary #MilanConcert #DüsseldorfConcert #ParisConcert
Happy Birthday to Yumi Yoshimura of Puffy, born on this day in January 1975.
📸 Georges Seguin (Okki)
#puffy #puffyamiyumi #jpop
📸 Georges Seguin (Okki)
#puffy #puffyamiyumi #jpop
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Happy Birthday to Yumi Yoshimura of Puffy, born on this day in January 1975.
📸 Georges Seguin (Okki)
#puffy #puffyamiyumi #jpop
📸 Georges Seguin (Okki)
#puffy #puffyamiyumi #jpop
2026 sees the return of PSYDOLL to the UK for a number of live dates. ❤️
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
2026 sees the return of PSYDOLL to the UK for a number of live dates. ❤️
From the JPG archives: Back in December 2021, we looked at a new release from Hikaru Utada.
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HIKARU UTADA – Kimini Muchuu - J-POP GO
New song, new album and a streaming performance on the way… December marks the 23rd Anniversary of ‘Time Will Tell’, Hikaru Utada’s debut single (the first single from their debut album First Love, re...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
From the JPG archives: Back in December 2021, we looked at a new release from Hikaru Utada.
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From the JPG archives: Back in 2005 we spoke to illustrator Rodney Alan Greenblat, notable for his work on the classic game Parappa The Rapper as well as doing early sleeve design work for J-pop duo Puffy.
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Interview RODNEY ALAN GREENBLAT - J-POP GO
Puffy design genius Much of the whimsical designs that featured on early Puffy record releases were down to the talents of illustrator Rodney Alan Greenblat. The US-based artist is probably best known...
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December 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
From the JPG archives: Back in 2005 we spoke to illustrator Rodney Alan Greenblat, notable for his work on the classic game Parappa The Rapper as well as doing early sleeve design work for J-pop duo Puffy.
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To mark Christmas, we've put together some tunes and videos from the world of J-Pop that celebrate the festive period. Including songs from Perfume, BoA, Hikaru Utada, Hatsune Miku, Dempagumi & more! 🎄 🎁 🎉
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
To mark Christmas, we've put together some tunes and videos from the world of J-Pop that celebrate the festive period. Including songs from Perfume, BoA, Hikaru Utada, Hatsune Miku, Dempagumi & more! 🎄 🎁 🎉
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"...if I feel something interesting or something creative, I just do it."
From the JPG archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go caught up with Tomoyasu Hotei to discuss his collab with Momoiro Clover Z and hsi plans to perform in the UK. 🎸
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From the JPG archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go caught up with Tomoyasu Hotei to discuss his collab with Momoiro Clover Z and hsi plans to perform in the UK. 🎸
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TOMOYASU HOTEI Interview - J-POP GO
Legendary guitarist TOMOYASU HOTEI made a special appearance at HYPER JAPAN this year to perform one of his best known songs ‘Battle Without Honour or Humanity’, which featured in the Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill. HOTEI has enjoyed a long … Read More
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December 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"...if I feel something interesting or something creative, I just do it."
From the JPG archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go caught up with Tomoyasu Hotei to discuss his collab with Momoiro Clover Z and hsi plans to perform in the UK. 🎸
www.jpopgo.co.uk/tomoyasu-hot...
From the JPG archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go caught up with Tomoyasu Hotei to discuss his collab with Momoiro Clover Z and hsi plans to perform in the UK. 🎸
www.jpopgo.co.uk/tomoyasu-hot...
From the JPG archives: In December 2015 we caught powerhouse outfit MAN WITH A MISSION live. 🎸
This event was a perfect additional entertainment to that year's Hyper Japan. 🖤🙃
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This event was a perfect additional entertainment to that year's Hyper Japan. 🖤🙃
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MAN WITH A MISSION Live In London - J-POP GO
MAN WITH A MISSION take a bite out of London… One of the more interesting rock acts to emerge from Planet Earth in recent years is the group known as MAN WITH A MISSION. Having cultivated a fervent fa...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
From the JPG archives: In December 2015 we caught powerhouse outfit MAN WITH A MISSION live. 🎸
This event was a perfect additional entertainment to that year's Hyper Japan. 🖤🙃
www.jpopgo.co.uk/man-with-a-m...
This event was a perfect additional entertainment to that year's Hyper Japan. 🖤🙃
www.jpopgo.co.uk/man-with-a-m...
"We want to go beyond the concept of ‘idol group’ with videos and broadcasts or music like rock-style or head-banging or idol... " 💜
From the JPG archives. Back in 2018, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we spoke to idol outfit BANZAI JAPAN 🎤
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From the JPG archives. Back in 2018, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we spoke to idol outfit BANZAI JAPAN 🎤
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BANZAI JAPAN Interview - J-POP GO
The Red & White Idol Show One of the groups that helped dissipate the winter blues at the last Hyper Japan event (see J-Pop Go’s review) was BANZAI JAPAN. This idol outfit are focussed on promoting th...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"We want to go beyond the concept of ‘idol group’ with videos and broadcasts or music like rock-style or head-banging or idol... " 💜
From the JPG archives. Back in 2018, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we spoke to idol outfit BANZAI JAPAN 🎤
www.jpopgo.co.uk/banzai-japan...
From the JPG archives. Back in 2018, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we spoke to idol outfit BANZAI JAPAN 🎤
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"...it feels like we can be the bridge to bring Akihabara culture to the world." 💜
From the JPG archives: In 2017, we chatted to idol outfit Moso Calibration at that year's Hyper Japan event about Dear Stage, anime, EDM and more. 🎤
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From the JPG archives: In 2017, we chatted to idol outfit Moso Calibration at that year's Hyper Japan event about Dear Stage, anime, EDM and more. 🎤
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MOSO CALIBRATION Interview - J-POP GO
It’s idol pop go with MoCali… Idol outfit Moso Calibration emerged from the Dear Stage stable (home of Dempagumi.inc) in 2013. Currently a 5-piece group, MoCali have built up a respectable fanbase on ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"...it feels like we can be the bridge to bring Akihabara culture to the world." 💜
From the JPG archives: In 2017, we chatted to idol outfit Moso Calibration at that year's Hyper Japan event about Dear Stage, anime, EDM and more. 🎤
www.jpopgo.co.uk/moso-calibra...
From the JPG archives: In 2017, we chatted to idol outfit Moso Calibration at that year's Hyper Japan event about Dear Stage, anime, EDM and more. 🎤
www.jpopgo.co.uk/moso-calibra...
“Chiptune is not that popular in Japan yet, so I would like to introduce chiptune music and spread it more to Japan”. 🤖
From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, 8-Bit superstar Toriena chatted about her electronic music adventures... 🎹
Read more: 👇👇👇
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From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, 8-Bit superstar Toriena chatted about her electronic music adventures... 🎹
Read more: 👇👇👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/toriena/
TORIENA Interview - J-POP GO
The 8-Bit brilliance of one of Japan’s rising chiptune stars… The world of chiptune and 8-bit electronic music has been a compelling niche area for grassroots musicians for a number of years. One of t...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“Chiptune is not that popular in Japan yet, so I would like to introduce chiptune music and spread it more to Japan”. 🤖
From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, 8-Bit superstar Toriena chatted about her electronic music adventures... 🎹
Read more: 👇👇👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/toriena/
From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, 8-Bit superstar Toriena chatted about her electronic music adventures... 🎹
Read more: 👇👇👇
www.jpopgo.co.uk/toriena/