Bowing at No. 3 is Lienel's "Melo Collection," the debut single from the six-member EBiDAN-affiliated group that made its major-label debut on June 3. By Billboard Japan JI BLUE’s “Keshiki” soars to ...

The natural environment provides human society with essential non-material values, such as cultural symbolism and local attachment, known as "cultural ecosystem services." But can these abstract ...

Hajime Moriyasu has rolled the dice with several doubtful stars in Japan’s FIFA World Cup squad but there was no place for the injured Kaoru Mitoma. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has named his 26-strong ...

The heartbreaking impact of Cup of Joe’s “Multo” continues to be felt even on the global stage, as the song landed a Best Song Asia nomination at the 2026 Music Awards Japan (MAJ). “Multo” joins a ...

MANILA, Philippines — "Multo," the hit song by local band Cup of Joe, scored a Best Song Asia nomination at the second-ever Music Awards Japan. The ceremony organized by Japan's Culture and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

BTS has now performed a handful of concerts as part of its world tour 'ARIRANG'. Millions of fans have now seen the Kpop group perform favorites like "Butter" and "Dynamite" as the tour continues — ...

DELIVERING FOR AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met at the White House and announced new initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance, enhance ...