Music
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026 & 2027
Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan
The Best Anime Songs of All Time
Certified bangers, no skips
Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan
On the country's love for the plastic disc
Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026
From seaside stages to mountain backdrops, here’s your guide to Japan’s most anticipated music festivals of 2026
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026
Who to have on your listening radar this year
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide
Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From
The sugary Japanese idol song that's got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos
Featured artist of February 2025
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic
Featured artist of December 2024
toe Interview: Hirokazu Yamazaki on Their New Album
“Creating Music is One of the Only Things You Can Control in Life”
Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Check out September's featured Tokyo creatives!
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August
This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in June 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in May 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in April 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Shpongle’s “Last Gig” at Spotify O-East
Experience the psychedelic resurgence
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases March 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Parcels Tokyo March 5, 2024
Live review and photo gallery
Tokyo Music Scene: 2024 Winter Release Wrap-Up
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Featured Artists for February 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Check out this month's featured Tokyo creatives!