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'I ♥ XMAS' by Tommy heavenly6 was released on this day in December 2006.
It marked the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career.
The single reached No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart.
It marked the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career.
The single reached No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart.
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
'I ♥ XMAS' by Tommy heavenly6 was released on this day in December 2006.
It marked the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career.
The single reached No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart.
It marked the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career.
The single reached No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart.
“When I perform live, it’s about what can be expressed purely through the songs, the lighting and my silhouette...”
Exploring the world of Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity...
www.theguardian.com/.../ado-plat....
Exploring the world of Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity...
www.theguardian.com/.../ado-plat....
December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“When I perform live, it’s about what can be expressed purely through the songs, the lighting and my silhouette...”
Exploring the world of Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity...
www.theguardian.com/.../ado-plat....
Exploring the world of Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity...
www.theguardian.com/.../ado-plat....
A wintry February 2013 and the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 100% KPP World Tour arrived in London... 💜
From the JPG archives: 👇👇👇
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From the JPG archives: 👇👇👇
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November 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A wintry February 2013 and the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 100% KPP World Tour arrived in London... 💜
From the JPG archives: 👇👇👇
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From the JPG archives: 👇👇👇
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'Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo' by Momoiro Clover Z was released on this day in November 2012. The 9th single by the idol outfit, the title track is a theme song of the drama series 'Akumu-chan' and was composed by Hotei Tomoyasu.
The track also features on the group's album '5TH DIMENSION'.
The track also features on the group's album '5TH DIMENSION'.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
'Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo' by Momoiro Clover Z was released on this day in November 2012. The 9th single by the idol outfit, the title track is a theme song of the drama series 'Akumu-chan' and was composed by Hotei Tomoyasu.
The track also features on the group's album '5TH DIMENSION'.
The track also features on the group's album '5TH DIMENSION'.
'You are the World' by You'll Melt More! was released on this day in November 2015. It featured the single 'Hamidasumo!' and the 'Bungaku to Hakai' EP.
The album reached No. 51 on the Oricon album chart.
The album reached No. 51 on the Oricon album chart.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
'You are the World' by You'll Melt More! was released on this day in November 2015. It featured the single 'Hamidasumo!' and the 'Bungaku to Hakai' EP.
The album reached No. 51 on the Oricon album chart.
The album reached No. 51 on the Oricon album chart.
On this day in November 1985, Jun Togawa released her album 'Suki Suki Daisuki'. The album was conceived as a satirical take on idol music.
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On this day in November 1985, Jun Togawa released her album 'Suki Suki Daisuki'. The album was conceived as a satirical take on idol music.
'Pinky Jones' by Momoiro Clover was released on this day in November 2010. The second major-label single by the idol group, the title track was used as the second ending theme of the anime 'Yosuga no Sora'.
The single placed No. 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The single placed No. 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
'Pinky Jones' by Momoiro Clover was released on this day in November 2010. The second major-label single by the idol group, the title track was used as the second ending theme of the anime 'Yosuga no Sora'.
The single placed No. 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The single placed No. 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
'Nee' by Perfume was released on this day in 2010. It was part of a tie-in campaign with Japanese apparel brand Natural Beauty Basic and also formed the opening song for the anime 'Koneko no Chi Ponponra Daibōken'.
The single placed No. 2 in the Oricon singles chart.
The single placed No. 2 in the Oricon singles chart.
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
'Nee' by Perfume was released on this day in 2010. It was part of a tie-in campaign with Japanese apparel brand Natural Beauty Basic and also formed the opening song for the anime 'Koneko no Chi Ponponra Daibōken'.
The single placed No. 2 in the Oricon singles chart.
The single placed No. 2 in the Oricon singles chart.
Mark your diaries for 24th September when THE LET'S GO's perform at New Cross Inn 🖤
September 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Mark your diaries for 24th September when THE LET'S GO's perform at New Cross Inn 🖤
Isiliel is currently in the UK as #MoonbowRebellion continues following an appearance at HMV 363 Bookshop. The rest of the week looks like this:
7/18
Hyper Japan Festival
hyperjapan.co.uk
7/20
The Black Heart
ourblackheart.com/events/2025/...
7/18
Hyper Japan Festival
hyperjapan.co.uk
7/20
The Black Heart
ourblackheart.com/events/2025/...
July 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Isiliel is currently in the UK as #MoonbowRebellion continues following an appearance at HMV 363 Bookshop. The rest of the week looks like this:
7/18
Hyper Japan Festival
hyperjapan.co.uk
7/20
The Black Heart
ourblackheart.com/events/2025/...
7/18
Hyper Japan Festival
hyperjapan.co.uk
7/20
The Black Heart
ourblackheart.com/events/2025/...
'Overdrive' by Shonen Knife was released on this day in April 2014. The 19th studio album by the trio, Naoko Yamano said the music took on more of a hard rock aspect compared to the punk influences for 2010's 'Free Time' and the pop approach to 2012 album 'Pop Tune'.
April 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
'Overdrive' by Shonen Knife was released on this day in April 2014. The 19th studio album by the trio, Naoko Yamano said the music took on more of a hard rock aspect compared to the punk influences for 2010's 'Free Time' and the pop approach to 2012 album 'Pop Tune'.
'Spring of Life' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2012. The single was the lead track from their fourth studio album 'Level3'.
The single reached No. 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became Perfume's third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The single reached No. 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became Perfume's third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
April 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
'Spring of Life' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2012. The single was the lead track from their fourth studio album 'Level3'.
The single reached No. 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became Perfume's third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The single reached No. 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became Perfume's third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is returning to the UK as part of Margins United celebrating alternative East and South-East Asian culture through music, art, food, and community.
The event is scheduled for Saturday 27th September 2025.
Details: 👇👇👇
exhibitionwhitecity.com/event/margin...
The event is scheduled for Saturday 27th September 2025.
Details: 👇👇👇
exhibitionwhitecity.com/event/margin...
April 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is returning to the UK as part of Margins United celebrating alternative East and South-East Asian culture through music, art, food, and community.
The event is scheduled for Saturday 27th September 2025.
Details: 👇👇👇
exhibitionwhitecity.com/event/margin...
The event is scheduled for Saturday 27th September 2025.
Details: 👇👇👇
exhibitionwhitecity.com/event/margin...
'Cosmic Explorer' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2016. The fifth studio album by the group, it featured the singles 'Sweet Refrain', 'Cling Cling', 'Relax in the City/Pick Me Up', 'Star Train' and 'Flash'.
The album reached No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
The album reached No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
April 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
'Cosmic Explorer' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2016. The fifth studio album by the group, it featured the singles 'Sweet Refrain', 'Cling Cling', 'Relax in the City/Pick Me Up', 'Star Train' and 'Flash'.
The album reached No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
The album reached No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
'Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera' was released on this day in April 1997. The 4th single by Puffy, the song is notable for having the alternative title of 'Electric Beach Fever' in Puffy's 2002 release 'An Illustrated History'.
April 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
'Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera' was released on this day in April 1997. The 4th single by Puffy, the song is notable for having the alternative title of 'Electric Beach Fever' in Puffy's 2002 release 'An Illustrated History'.
Dubbed the 'Eternal Idol', Seiko Matsuda's debut single 'Hadashi No Kisetsu' was released on this day in April 1980. The song featured in a TV ad and the single release proved to be an immediate success selling over 280,000 copies.
The single reached No. 12 in the Japan charts.
The single reached No. 12 in the Japan charts.
April 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Dubbed the 'Eternal Idol', Seiko Matsuda's debut single 'Hadashi No Kisetsu' was released on this day in April 1980. The song featured in a TV ad and the single release proved to be an immediate success selling over 280,000 copies.
The single reached No. 12 in the Japan charts.
The single reached No. 12 in the Japan charts.
'59' by Puffy was released on this day in 2004. The album included the pop duo's theme for the animated series 'Teen Titans'.
'59' peaked at No. 62 on the Japanese Albums Chart.
'59' peaked at No. 62 on the Japanese Albums Chart.
March 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
'59' by Puffy was released on this day in 2004. The album included the pop duo's theme for the animated series 'Teen Titans'.
'59' peaked at No. 62 on the Japanese Albums Chart.
'59' peaked at No. 62 on the Japanese Albums Chart.
'Metal Resistance' was released on this day in March 2016. The second studio album by Babymetal, it featured the singles 'Road of Resistance' and 'Karate'.
The album reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position reached by a Japanese band.
The album reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position reached by a Japanese band.
March 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
'Metal Resistance' was released on this day in March 2016. The second studio album by Babymetal, it featured the singles 'Road of Resistance' and 'Karate'.
The album reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position reached by a Japanese band.
The album reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position reached by a Japanese band.
Remembering musican, producer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto who sadly passed away on this day in 2023.
Pic: Joi Ito
Pic: Joi Ito
March 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Remembering musican, producer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto who sadly passed away on this day in 2023.
Pic: Joi Ito
Pic: Joi Ito
'Distance' by Hikaru Utada was released on this day in March 2001. Her third studio album, it featured the singles 'Addicted to You', 'Wait & See (Risk)', 'For You / Time Limit' and 'Can You Keep a Secret?'
'Distance' peaked at No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
'Distance' peaked at No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
March 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
'Distance' by Hikaru Utada was released on this day in March 2001. Her third studio album, it featured the singles 'Addicted to You', 'Wait & See (Risk)', 'For You / Time Limit' and 'Can You Keep a Secret?'
'Distance' peaked at No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
'Distance' peaked at No. 1 in the Oricon charts.
'Plastic Love' by Mariya Takeuchi was released on this day in March 1985. Taken from her 1984 album 'Variety', the single reached No. 86 on the Oricon charts on release.
A re–issue of the original single on 12 inch vinyl peaked at No.5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
A re–issue of the original single on 12 inch vinyl peaked at No.5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
March 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
'Plastic Love' by Mariya Takeuchi was released on this day in March 1985. Taken from her 1984 album 'Variety', the single reached No. 86 on the Oricon charts on release.
A re–issue of the original single on 12 inch vinyl peaked at No.5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
A re–issue of the original single on 12 inch vinyl peaked at No.5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
'One Room Disco' was released on this day in 2009. Perfume's ninth major single, it reached No. 1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
March 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
'One Room Disco' was released on this day in 2009. Perfume's ninth major single, it reached No. 1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
'The Other One' was released on this day in March 2023. The fourth studio album by Babymetal, it featured the singles 'Divine Attack (Shingeki)', 'Monochrome', 'Metal Kingdom', 'Light and Darkness' and 'Mirror Mirror'.
The album reached No. 32 in the UK and No. 3 in the Oricon chart.
The album reached No. 32 in the UK and No. 3 in the Oricon chart.
March 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
'The Other One' was released on this day in March 2023. The fourth studio album by Babymetal, it featured the singles 'Divine Attack (Shingeki)', 'Monochrome', 'Metal Kingdom', 'Light and Darkness' and 'Mirror Mirror'.
The album reached No. 32 in the UK and No. 3 in the Oricon chart.
The album reached No. 32 in the UK and No. 3 in the Oricon chart.
'Ninja Re Bang Bang' was released on this day in March 2013. The fifth single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the song was used as the theme song for the au Full Control Tokyo event commercials.
The song reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts.
The song reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts.
March 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
'Ninja Re Bang Bang' was released on this day in March 2013. The fifth single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the song was used as the theme song for the au Full Control Tokyo event commercials.
The song reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts.
The song reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts.
'Monochrome Effect' by Perfume was released on this day in March 2004. The trio's fourth single release, it was also the first to feature the distinctive "Perfume" logo designed by Kazuaki Seki.
The single reached No. 117 on the Oricon charts.
The single reached No. 117 on the Oricon charts.
March 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
'Monochrome Effect' by Perfume was released on this day in March 2004. The trio's fourth single release, it was also the first to feature the distinctive "Perfume" logo designed by Kazuaki Seki.
The single reached No. 117 on the Oricon charts.
The single reached No. 117 on the Oricon charts.