Tag: music

Creative people - such as musicians, actors, and artists - influence Japanese popular culture and have the potential to shape fashion trends. For that reason, we occasionally report on up-and-coming artists who catch the public's attention. The attention of many

American rapper, hip hop singer, and all-around media sensation Nicki Minaj appeared on Good Morning American over the weekend. That may not sound like the kind of news you'd expect to read about on a site called "Tokyo Fashion", but

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu continues her unstoppable planetary takeover as her new music video is dubbed "one of the craziest videos ever!" by MTV USA! Harajuku's beloved face-making fashion blogger, model, and singer has exploded in popularity since the release of

Mademoiselle Yulia is best known to fans of Japanese fashion as the designer for her brand GIZA. But around Tokyo, Yulia is known for a lot more than designing jaw-dropping jewelry. She's a regular DJ at many of the top

Summer days in Tokyo are notoriously hot and humid. This year, because of electricity issues related to the Tohoku Earthquake, air conditioners across Japan are turned down - if they're on at all. What's the best way to cool off?

Masuwaka Tsubasa is many things. She's a gyaru fashion goddess looked up to by millions of Japanese girls, she's the star of hundreds (or maybe thousands?) of ad campaigns and promotions, she's the face of too many beauty products to

We've been following the rise of the Japanese fashion blogger known as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (aka Carrie) since we began taking street snaps of her last year. Kyary's rise has been fast and furious - going quickly from a high

Since the Tohoku earthquake struck Japan back in March, we've been reporting on the various ways that Japan's fashion industry has come together to support victims of the disaster. At the end of June, MTV Japan organized a full day

A few days ago, we reported on the opening of Le Baron's Tokyo Fashion Party Week. Now it's time to bring you a report from the closing bash. After four nights of non-stop music, fashion, friends, and fun, the grand

Following quickly after the first Summer Sonic lineup announcement, Japan's famous Fuji Rock Festival has released their initial list of participating bands. The Fuji Rock headlines announced so far include The Chemical Brothers, Cold Play and The Arctic Monkeys. More