'Hey My Friend' by Tommy Heavenly6 was released on this day in May 2004. The second single from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, it peaked at No. 20 in Japan and stayed on the charts for 9 weeks. 📀

'KPP Best' was released on this day in May 2016. A compilation by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the album was released to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her debut.🎤 The album included singles such as 'Pon Pon Pon', 'Candy Candy', 'Fashion Monster' and 'Furisodation'. 📀

'Yama no Att-chan' was released on this day in May 1984. The second album by Shonen Knife, it was named after Atsuko, their drummer. 🎸

He was so real for this

From the JPG Archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go took a brief look at the latest offering from Ayumi Hamasaki, one of J-Pop's most established queens. 🎤 www.jpopgo.co.uk/ayumis-evolu...

From the JPG Archives: Back in 2012, we cast an eye over the moody electronic soundscapes of Jesse Ruins. 🎹 www.jpopgo.co.uk/introducing-...

From the JPG archives: As part of a whole K-On! week back in 2012, we took a look at the vital music element of the classic TV show. 🎸 www.jpopgo.co.uk/virtual-love...

Much of the whimsical designs that featured on early Puffy record releases were down to the talents of Rodney Alan Greenblat ✏ Best known for 'Parappa The Rapper', back in 2005 J-Pop Go had the opportunity to speak to Rodney about his work. 🎤 www.jpopgo.co.uk/interview-ro...

🎤 NEW LIVE REPORT THE LET’S GO’s in Birmingham: "As soon as the first note is played, the crowd turn into a seething mass as if kindling lit by a match." avo-magazine.com/en/2026/04/l... #AVOMagazine #JapaneseMusic #LiveReport ✍🏻 Peter Dennis 📷 JJ Grant @wonderlensmusic.bsky.social

'Overdrive' by Shonen Knife was released on this day in April 2014. 🎸 The 19th studio album by the trio, Naoko Yamano said the music took on more of a hard rock aspect compared to the punk influences for 2010's 'Free Time' and the pop approach to 2012 album 'Pop Tune'.🎤

'Spring of Life' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2012. The single was the lead track from their fourth studio album, 2013's 'Level3'. The single reached No. 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became Perfume's third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

If planets evolved from stars, how come we still have stars?? Checkmate astrologists.

'Cosmic Explorer' by Perfume was released on this day in April 2016. The fifth studio album by the group, it featured the singles 'Sweet Refrain', 'Cling Cling', 'Relax in the City/Pick Me Up', 'Star Train' and 'Flash'. The album reached No. 1 in the Oricon charts.

Voice actress Yukie Maeda died earlier this week at 52. She had announced her retirement from voice acting last month due to her health.

🎤 NEW LIVE REPORT ASP in London: "ASP are filled with boundless energy (despite the exertions of a hectic tour) and the levels never dip, all the more impressive considering that this is a far longer set than at previous appearances." avo-magazine.com/en/2026/03/l... ✍🏻 Peter Dennis 📷 JJ Grant

Back in 2018, Metropolis Japan ran an interview with Die Milch as part of a special feature (including some input from J-Pop Go) which also explores Gothic Lolita and Harajuku culture. 🎤 metropolisjapan.com/interview-di...

'Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera' was released on this day in 1997, the 4th single by Puffy. Lining up the single's cover with the cover from 'Circuit no musume' also results in one big picture.

'59' by Puffy was released on this day in 2004. The album included the pop duo's theme for the animated series 'Teen Titans'. '59' peaked at No. 62 on the Japanese Albums Chart.

📅Tour News Experimental musicians Eiko Ishibashi and Jim O’Rourke kick off their European tour at Rewire Festival 2026 avo-magazine.com/en/2026/03/e... #AVOMagazine #EikoIshibashi #JimORourke #EuropeanTour #ExperimentalMusic

AI could never come up with something as good as the Samurai Pizza Cats / BABYBEARD collab. youtu.be/BSL4507Y1u0

'Metal Resistance' was released on this day in March 2016. The second studio album by Babymetal, it featured the singles 'Road of Resistance' and 'Karate'. The album reached No. 2 in the Oricon charts and No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position reached by a Japanese band.

Catch Promenade Cinema in action tomorrow in Manchester with some Japanese cyberpunk support via @psydoll.bsky.social 🖤🖤🖤🎹

'Ninja Re Bang Bang' was released on this day in March 2013. The fifth single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, it reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts and also peaked at No.1 on the Japan Hot 100 and became Kyary's first number one there.

PUFFY - 'Mother'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaVx... Happy #MothersDay

'Candy Candy' was released on this day in March 2012. The second single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the song was taken from her debut studio album 'Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'. Released as a digital download, it was also issued as a physical single in April 4.

'Circuit no Musume' by Puffy was released on this day in March 1997. The third single by the pop duo, it was one of few Puffy releases to gain a No.1 hit (following on from 1996's 'Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi').

"Yupiteru presents Odaiba Itasha Heaven" is a popular event held twice a year in Odaiba, Tokyo, celebrating itasha culture — vehicles decorated with anime, manga, and game characters. The Spring 2026 edition takes place on March 29.

✨🌙 Himari Birthday Livestream!! 🎂✨ Mark your diaries for a special livestream this month to celebrate Himari’s birthday on March 21!💖

It's #bandcampfriday so go check out the PSYDOLL Bandcamp page. 🎹 psydoll.bandcamp.com

Still the absolute GOAT best opening song IMHO. Vibes is undefeated

Some cyberpunk power care of @psydoll.bsky.social who are also embarking on some choice UK dates soon. 🎹🎸 psydoll.bandcamp.com/album/single

'No Boyfriend No Problem' was released on this day in February 2016, a single release by Sak Noel, Kuba & Neitan, Mayra Veronica ft. FEMM & FAKY.

'Kiss+Kiss de Owaranai' / 'Star☆tin'' was released as a single on this day in February 2010. A split single by Dempagumi .inc and ULTRA-PRISM, the tracks formed the OP/ED for the game 'Tropical Kiss'.

'WWDD' was released on this day in February 2015. Dempagumi. inc's third studio album, it included the singles 'Sakura Apparition', 'Chururi Chururira' and 'Dempari Night'. The album reached No. 3 in the Oricon charts.

'Asa no Chime ga Narimashita!' was released on this day in February 2010. It marked the first indie single by idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. On 6 March, an event in London, ‘Echoes of Hope’ featuring Naomi Suzuki, is driven by the desire to “stay close to the affected areas through the power of music”. More details: www.jpopgo.co.uk/echoes-of-ho...

Update about the Super Bowl halftime entertainment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4N...

Remembering Rina Matsuno of idol outfit Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku who sadly passed away on this day in February 2017. ❤

A new anime TV series based on the classic manga series Ghost In The Shell is due to air in July 2026. More details: 👇 www.jpopgo.co.uk/new-ghost-in... #AnimeNews #GhostInTheShell #MangaAdaptation #NewAnimeSeries

For this year's #RecordStoreDay2026 Babymetal are releasing 'Live At The O2 Arena - Highlights'. 💽 Find more info and a participating indie record store: 👇 recordstoreday.com #RSD2026 #RSD26 #babymetal

Happy Birthday to Tomoko Kawase, born on this day in February 1975. Lead singer of The Brilliant Green, she's also established a solo career under the pseudonyms of Tommy February6 and Tommy Heavenly6.❤

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku - 'Haitateki!' www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHmY...

Please share the now complete link for tickets to my book launch and livestream on 3 March. I really appreciate your support, sorry to chop off a vital bit of the link! tinyurl.com/2u9pcjfr

'Himitsu no Hanazono' by Seiko Matsuda was released as a single on this day in February 1983. Taken from her album 'Utopia' (which became the third best-selling album of that year in Japan), the single reached No. 1 in the Japanese charts.

'Sakura no Hanabiratachi' was released on this day in February 2006. AKB48's debut single, it was the highest debuting girl group single since Morning Musume's 'Morning Coffee', released in 1998. The single reached No. 10 in the Oricon weekly charts.

Catch Psydoll in action this March when they hit Manchester on Saturday March 28th.

This year sees LiSA launching her first-ever Europe & UK tour. More details: 👇👇👇 www.jpopgo.co.uk/lisa-to-laun... #LiSA #EuropeTour #UKTour #15thAnniversary #MilanConcert #DüsseldorfConcert #ParisConcert

Happy Birthday to Yumi Yoshimura of Puffy, born on this day in January 1975. 📸 Georges Seguin (Okki) #puffy #puffyamiyumi #jpop

2026 sees the return of PSYDOLL to the UK for a number of live dates. ❤️

Mariya Takeuchi - 'Plastic Love'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_lC...