Music
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!
never young beach at Toyosu Pit Live review
The most accessible band in Tokyo
Featured Artists for January 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Meet the founders | January 2024
Music Beyond Language Barriers: SIZUKU
Japanese artists showing us all that music surpasses borders and language barriers
ZEROTOKYO December Events
ALIVE IN TOKYO Presents W&W and ZEROTOKYO's New Years Eve Party 2023-2024
2024 Tokyo Music Scene Forecast
Discover the Japanese artists that Metropolis has on its radar for 2024
Devil ANTHEM.
An electrifying fusion of angelic and demonic elements through music
ageHa THE FESTIVAL 2023
Featuring the return of Violently Cute, Agefarre and Fatboy Slim
DAWES
The Los Angeles rockers are heading back to Japan this November in support of their latest album
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases September 2023
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Zouk Tokyo
The newest addition to Tokyo’s nightlife scene
Resonating Nostalgia
Ayatake Ezaki's Solo Album Echoes Tokyo's Shadows
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2023
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
ULTRA Japan 2023 Second Lineup Announcement
The world's ultimate urban dance music festival Sep 16 - 17