We may earn a commission from links on this page. This week, the biggest game in Japan is Rhythm Heaven. It was created by a man who was at one time the biggest record producer in the country: Tsunku.

The idol phenomenon in Japan, which emerged in the 1970s, highlights young artists, often teenage girls, who sing and dance ...

YOASOBI’s “Idol” continues its domination over the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released May 31. The Oshi no Ko opener adds another week at No. 1 to bring the total to seven, becoming the duo ...

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center celebrated all things J-Pop on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Torrance center hosted LA Idol Matsuri 2024 — described on its website as “the ultimate idol fest” — which ...

“Idol” by Yoasobi was the Japanese song that generated most royalties in fiscal 2024, topping the ranking for the second year running. “Idol” by Yoasobi generated the highest royalties through ...

To many fans, a big part of the appeal of idol music is the genre’s sense of community and feeling of emotional connection with performers. At the same time, though, many idol singers are still very ...

Idols whose eyes sparkle with dazzling dreams. As their manager and president of their agency, every decision you make—your management capabilites—will shape their future. Unpredictable situations ...

In the new book Idle Idol, Edward and John Harrison catalogue Japan’s obsession with public mascots. These ubiquitous street idols greet passers-by and run the gamut from kaiju to manga characters to ...