Tokyo listening bars—what are they and where to find them

The phenomenon of listening bars originated in Japan — and in frenetic Tokyo they offer a unique way to switch off, wind down ...

Japan artists born in 1966, the Fire Horse year, to hold concerts in Tokyo and Osaka

TOKYO -- A live event gathering artists born in 1966 -- the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac calendar, which ...
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Ceremony Sets Date for Next Year, Mid-Year Standings Revealed

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next ...
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Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets. People around ...
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'Tokyo Jazz Joints' Spotlights Japanese Jazz Kissa Culture

“Japanese-influenced listening bars” may be the latest, greatest trend in US bar culture, but their high-end sound systems and even more highfalutin aesthetic draw from a much more humble practice: ...
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A music lover's guide to Tokyo, the city that moves to its own beat

If you're a record collector, a guitar nerd, a jazz head, a garage rocker, or a karaoke crooner, Tokyo is possibly the best place on the planet for music lovers. Before planning a trip to Japan's ...
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K-pop draws 120,000 to Tokyo National Stadium at Music Bank Global Festival

'2025 MUSIC BANK global festival in Japan' proved the stature of 'K-pop of the world' by gathering 120,000 global fans at Japan's National Stadium in Tokyo. '2025 MUSIC BANK global festival in Japan' ...