No44 [Interview] Lupine rockers head abroad!
We asked Man With A Mission, a Japanese rock band, about the appeal of playing abroad, especially in Europe. There is a band whose five […]
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No43 [Music] Very Japanese…?!
These two unique Japanese artists made a great success of their recent performances at London comic con. MCM Comic Con was recently held in London […]
No38 [Music] Bowie’s love affair with Japan
The world famous musician’s interest in Japan and the connections he forged helped create his legend and international renown. In front of David Bowie’s childhood […]
No38 [Discovery] A divine encounter at jab
The owner of a certain Jazz bar in Fukuoka entices his customers in with a selection of the best black American jazz artists. In the […]
No38 [Memory] The legendary Yoshida Mamoru
To experience the Japanese enthusiasm for jazz, one only needs to pay a short visit to Chigusa jazz cafe. If you find yourself in […]
No38 [Talent] ‘Cherchez la femme’
Of course, jazz is not just a man’s world, so here is an overview of the most renowned Japanese women involved in the genre. When […]
No38 [Sound] Pitch perfect for Dominique Fillon
This French jazzman found not only inspiration in the archipelago, but also the desire to share his musical knowledge. For over 28 years, Dominique Fillon, […]
No38 [Music] In the Land of Rising jazz
Jazz music remains a vibrant symbol of freedom in the Land of the Rising Sun, where it is still greatly appreciated. One of the clichés […]
No38 [Guide] A jazz adventure in Yokohama
This Japanese city port is famous for its jazz music. Here are some tried and tested venues. The Sakuragicho district on the Yokohama waterfront […]
No33 [Music] The Bawdies are coming
The Tokyo-based band is about to make its first attempt to win over European audiences. Japan has a pretty good rock and R&B revivalist scene, […]
No31 [Music] Worldwide success – SCANDAL
This girl-band who are not only popular in Japan but all around the world, are finally going on a world tour, including London. How […]
No20 [Music] Yoshiki back to England
Considered as one of Japan’s most influential artists, the founder of XJapan will be in London just for one night. Tell us about your […]
No18 [Music] The Miyavi touch
Miyavi is an unclassifiable musician who started his career in Visual Kei, a style which he then progressively moved away from. He is back in […]
No6 [Music] They won’t keep their mouths shut
All around the world, dozens of artists and bands fight to defend their right to be different. It is no exception in Japan despite its […]