Fandom, called oshikatsu in Japanese, means supporting your idol. You can get the most out of it by knowing a few simple rules.
Creatively unique or offensively different? No matter how you see them, these groups are constantly changing what it means to be a modern-day idol in Japan.
The Japanese band under Johnny's Associates ARASHI thrilled their fans from all over the world on October 9 at just after 5 PM by finally opening their...
Photos Courtesy of Yuki Hashimoto Before making headlines when she was elected as councillor in the Shibuya Ward Assembly, Yuki Hashimoto 橋本ゆき (originally 橋本侑樹), was affiliated...
(Photo Credit: Naoki) While Harajuku is more internationally known for its distinctive fashion styles, Shibuya is the heart of mainstream young fashion in Japan. ...
Idol culture — large girl groups dressed in identical outfits singing and dancing to upbeat tunes — is no more astonishing...
