Music Why “Hello, Again” Still Feels Fresh Every Time You Listen
One of Japan’s most familiar 1990s songs, yet rarely explained. Why “Hello, Again” continues to live on beyond nostalgia.
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Music Best J-Pop Songs of Early 2025: Kenshi Yonezu, Sakanaction, and More
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Music Hidden Gems You Need to Hear: 20 Japanese Songs from 2020–2024
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Music 9 High-Quality Japanese Songs with Fascinating Anime Music Videos
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Music 20 Hit Songs that Conquered Japan and Set Trends (2020-2024)
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Music 20 Japanese Hit Songs (2020-2024) from a Local Perspective
Reflecting on Japan's Hit Songs Since 2020In this article, I’ll introduce 20 hit songs from Japan (2020-2024), carefully...
Music Chill Music Japan: Relaxing Japanese Songs for Your Peaceful Moments
Japanese music offers a wide range of styles, from energetic and catchy tunes to songs that quietly soothe the soul and ...
Music Kenshi Yonezu’s Azalea: A Song I Can’t Stop Listening To
Kenshi Yonezu's new song "Azalea" is absolutely amazing. It has a natural rhythm that makes your body sway, and no matte...