Since February 2019, media brand Droptokyo has rolled out across 11 countries, regions and cities, including Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Bangkok, Vietnam, Tokyo, and Kansai. The street fashion culture community brand has now amassed over 700k followers across their global Instagram pages.

Kazuma Iwano, Chief Editor at Droptokyo, said: “In our ten years to date, we have built 300,000 followers. Expanding overseas has more than doubled that, and we’ve shot to 700,000 in just one year. It made me realise that our street snap content is not just recognised by people in Japan, but around the world too. Please check out Droptokyo, which aims to become the world’s biggest platform for street fashion.” *Translated from Japanese

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The Kaga Music Festival celebrates its 6^th run this year. It will be held on Saturday July 22^nd. Just like last year, a large ryokan (a type of traditional Japanese inn) will be rented out for this big music festival.

A third wave of artists have just been announced to be added to the line-up. From idols to DJs, the Kaga Music Festival boasts a string of various artists.

【Line-up】(3^rd wave)

Asachiru / VENUS・KAWAMURA YUKI / Katsu Marely & The SOUL KITCHEN / KINDAN NO TASUKETSU / Jay Zimmerman / J.A.G.U.A.R / Taichi Master / DJ Kaga Onsen / DJ CARP / dj sleeper / Tonya Harding / tofubeats / Haruhi Nakajima / Nachi / Namakopuri / Maki Nomiya / Band Ja Naimon! / P.O.P / Lovely Summer-Chan

(19 artists in total for this announcement. Be sure to check out the 1^st and 2^nd wave too.)

This year, the venue will have an upstairs cafeteria on the 2F, a Rurikoh cafeteria on 1F that sells various noodles, an outdoor beer garden and more. A map of the area has been published so be sure to check out the various food and drinks places available throughout the venue.

Enjoy the dream experience of sitting in a relaxing hot spring while listening to some great live music at Kaga Music Festival 2017!

 

■Information

Kaga Music Festival 2017

Hosted by the KAGA MUSIC FESTIVAL Executive Committee

Date/Time: Saturday July 22nd, 2017 – OPEN/START 14:00 / FINISH 22:00

Location: Yamashiro Spa “Rurikoh” (19-58-1 Yamashiro Spa, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture)

Homepage: http://kaga-fes.com/

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Everybody knows the hit films “Minions” and “The Secret Life of Pets”. Both of these films were critically acclaimed worldwide including Japan, produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures. Japan’s pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appeared at the world premiere for the upcoming feature length animated musical comedy film from the same studios “SING” which will be released on December 12^th in the United States.

 

The film features a line-up of huge stars including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and more. The story follows anthropomorphic animals who host a singing competition in order to rebuild a precious music theatre.

 

The film includes a plethora of classic songs, with hits from famous artists such as Frank Sinatra, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, and many, many more. Included in the song list for the film are hits “Ninja Re Ban Ban” and “Kira Kira Killer” from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, an artist who continues to spread Japanese culture to the world.

Kyary walked the red carpet on December 3^rd at the world premiere of “SING” alongside academy award winning actors and actresses such as Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Hudson. The songs of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be delivered to the people of the world in Illumination Entertainment’s new movie “SING”.

 

In an interview with Kyary, director Garth Jennings praised her saying, “Thank you for that song. I really love your music and music videos, they’re fantastic. And your clothes are more wonderful than any I have ever seen.” Reese Witherspoon was overjoyed to see Kyary and took a commemorative photo with her, saying “I’m so happy that you came!”

 

■Kyary pamyu pamyu coment

This was my first time to walk on the Red Carpet abroad. Enjoying music with everybody is a wonderful thing and the characters singing in the movie are so cute. It’s a pleasure that three of my songs are featured in the movie. I hope everyone enjoys the film.

 

 

■Information

SING

Official site：http://www.singmovie.com/

 

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■関連記事：MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL: DAY 2 after report

 

We restarted to interview to the MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON ambassadors! In this time, MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON ambassadors answered 2 quwstions about Japan. Let’s take a look their thinking!

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 〇Kelsey, 24, British

 

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?

Mainly through youtube and twitter! I also listen to podcasts about Japanese language and culture on itunes!

 

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?

I would love to go to the robot cafe and explore more traditional places in Tokyo and Kyoto. And I’d also love to go to Osaka as I have never seen it before, and while I’m there, go to the Universal Studios because I’m a huge Harry Potter fan!

 

-SNS accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_ellison

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelseyellison

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kimonotime

 

 

〇Ada, 22, Polish

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?

I chose Japanese culture for my major so I’m getting many information from the classes I attend. However, I learned a plenty just by spending time with my friends in Japan?

 

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?
After coming back to Japan, I’d love to go out and party with my friends. Also, I can’t wait to sing on karaoke.

 

-SNS accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinelanderxada

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vinelanderxada

-Related article

“The First Review of Cool Japan 2016-The Most Set of Attraction of Them All”

http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/9687

 

○Ruki, 23, Spanish

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?
When I was a kid I didn’t have internet, on that time I got a lot information about Japan thanks to some Magazines. Now I can get any type of information via Internet!

 

○Yujie, 22, Taiwan

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?
I’ve got it mainly from the official site of MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON, HARAJUKU Kawaii!!. Also, I’ve always checked the fan page of Facebook about Japanese modells, celebrities and fashion!

 

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?

I would love to see my friends and check out second-hand shops! I’ve studied in Japan for a year, so I have friends in Japan. If possible, I want to join the events ASOBISYSTEM holds again!

 

-SNS accounts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yujiejie

 

〇Abi, 21, British

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?
I get my information about Japanese culture from so many different sources! I follow many twitter accounts that share fun articles about Japanese pop culture and more tradition culture on the daily! 
As I am always on my Phone, I can access this anywhere! so It is so convenient to go to and I always find out so many interesting things about different festivals and up and coming Pop culture things! Rocketnews24 is a great place to find out fun, Interesting and amazing things about Japan!
Another place I go to is YouTube! especially J-Vloggers who live in Japan and share their lives with us to watch! Like what I do when I go to Japan!! 😀
They always show so many cool, fun and interesting places, foods and festivals with us and it’s always so lovely to not only hear about it but see it in video form~! ^-^
If you YouTube any popular events and places in japan, you will be sure to find some fun places to see and visit!

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?

Oh goodness… this is such a tricky question to answer because I love so many things about Japan and want to visit so many things!!
I am hoping to maybe branch out from Tokyo and visit Osaka! I heard it is wonderful and they have Universal Studios Japan with the Attack on Titan Anime photo opportunities! ( I am quite the fan of Attack on Titan! xD)
Also HOGWARTS! real life harry potter world! I would absolutely love to see this as Harry Potter is a favourite of mine and It would be so magical!
A couple of other places I want to visit is the K-ON! real life school that the anime was based on! It would be such a wonderful day trip to see it and take many videos and photos♪
But something that is interesting I read today is that there is a restaurant somewhere in japan that is a conveyor belt BUT instead of being a normal convenor belt… IT’S WATER!! So the food comes floating around the table and you pick your off the floating boat on the water on the table! GENIUS! I would love to eat there!

-SNS accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazytabbix/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazytabbix

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/abigailm28

 

 

〇Kimi（紀ト心）, 21, Taiwan

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?

Mainly from Instagram! I’ve searched for Japanese kawaii modells.

 

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?

I’d like to go to Anpanman museum! I visited to many ‘kawaii’ places, but I have not been to Anpanman museum. I love the caracters of Anpanman!

 

-SNS accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatzz7/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatzz7/

 

 

〇Xuan, 19, Taiwan

-How do you get the information about Japanese culture?

I’ve got it from the Internet. I’m following the Instagram accounts of Japanese models and have found out their styling or what they bought. I often refer to their styling.

 

-What do you want to do when you come to Japan next time?

I would like to learn how the Japanese models work and know more about Japan!

 

-SNS accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1997xuan_/

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Fun events and live performances are not just a summer thing. We’ve all spent our Autumns immersing ourselves in Autumn cuisine, books and sports — but aren’t we forgetting about Autumn music? Summer fun is now coming to Autumn as Japanese artists conquer the whole world this season!

KENICHI SUZUMURA Asia Live Tour 2016 “brand new world”

5^th November 2016（Sat）

Location：Hong Kong

MacPherson Stadium

 

12th November 2016 （Sat）〜 13^th November （Sun）

Venue：Taiwan・Taipei

Clapper Studio

 

Tour information

http://www.lantis.jp/news.php?id=1466334000

 

Voice actor Suzumura Kenichi (Suzuken) is famously known for his roles in many anime series including ”Mobile Suit Gundam” and “Uta no Prince Sama”. Now, he will be embarking on his first ever tour outside of Japan! Next year, the charismatic Suzuken will be following up with a live tour in Japan, so don’t take your eyes off him!

ONE OK ROCK 2016 Live

19^th November 2016（Sat）

Venue：Korea・Seoul

KBS Arena

http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/news/1540

 

22^nd November 2016（Tue）

Venue: China・Shanghai

Mercedes Benz Arena

http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/news/1533

 

ONE OK ROCK official website

http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/

 

Recently, the name ONE OK ROCK has been spreading all over the world. As we all know, they are popular within Japan, but what may come as a surprise is the massive number of their overseas fans. This November, ONE OK ROCK is hitting Seoul and Shanghai with a live performance. The popularity of this sensational band is getting stronger and stronger!

Anime Festival Asia Singapore

25^th November 2016（Fri）～ 27^th November（Sun）

Venue: Singapore

SUNTEC SINGAPORE CONVENTION
& EXHIBITION CENTRE

http://animefestival.asia/afasg16

 

The biggest J-POP culture event in Southeast Asia will take place for 3 days in Singapore! As a follow up to the AFA in Thailand and Indonesia, AFA will be holding a massive culture event featuring T.M. Revolution, Konomi Suzuki, May’n and many others sensational artists from Japan! Don’t miss out!

KEMURI WORLD TOUR
11^th November 2016（Fri）

Venue: Atlanta, America

The Masquerade

12th November 2016（Sat）

Venue: Orlando, America

House Of Blues

13th November 2016（Sun）

Venue: St. Petersburg, America

Jannus Live

 

KEMURI official website

https://kemuri.com/

 

Tour information

https://kemuri.com/contents/50374

 

Celebrating 21 years as a group, Japanese ska punk band KEMURI have released a new single for the first time in 13 years, and are starting their long-awaited world tour! They will be hitting America with their tour, colouring the walls and raising the roof with their experienced ska music!

432^nd live — Weekend Heroines Momoiro Clover Z

Trans-America Ultra Live Tour
15^th November 2016（Tues）

Venue：Hawaii, America

The Republik

17^th November 2016（Thursday）

Venue：Los Angeles, America

The Wiltern

19^th November（Saturday）

Venue: New York, America

PlayStation Theater

 

Momoiro Clover Z official website

http://www.momoclo.net/

Information about live performance

http://www.momoclo.net/ustour2016/e/

 

Momoiro’s first live performance in America is finally here! Cheers of joy from Momoiro fans all over the world can already be heard! It has also been announced that they will be collaborating with folklore rock band KISS — They’ll be giving it their all, so don’t miss out!

HYPER JAPAN

25^th November 2016（Fri）～ 27^th November（Sun）

Venue：London, England

Tobacco Dock

http://hyperjapan.co.uk/

 

From music to anime, games to fashion, food culture to traditional culture — HYPER JAPAN allows you to experience it all! See it all and buy it all at this integrated exhibition and sales event! A jumble of Japanese artists and performers will be invading the stage, so please come along!

LisAni！LIVE TAIWAN Supported by Fighting woman Gakuen

Sat 3^rd Sun 4^th December 2016

Venue：Taiwan, Taipei

TICC ー Taipei International Convention Center

 

Performers：【12/3】
【Dec. 3rd】Sora Amamiya, Maaya Uchida, GARNiDELiA, Maon Kurosaki, Azusa Tadokoro, TrySail, Inori Minase

【Dec. 4th】THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, Mashiro Ayano, Ayaka Oohashi, KOTOKO, Haruka Tomatsu, Aki Toyosaki, Emi Nitta

http://www.lisani.jp/live-taiwan-jp/

 

Anime music magazine “LisAni!” have organised their first ever music event to be held in a foreign country! It has been decided that this event will take place in Taiwan. Despite originating from Japan; the only country that speaks Japanese, AniLis has been successful in gathering up passionate fans from all over the world! Crossing over the national boundary and giving birth to a new sense of excitement and passion, this event is one for the calendar!

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS UK TOUR　w/ Special Guests BABYMETAL
5^th December 2016（Mon）～ 6^th December 2016（Tues）
Venue：London, England

THE O2

 

8^th December 2016（Thurs）
Venue：Glasgow, Scotland

THE SSE Hydro

 

10^th December 2016（Sat）～ 11^th December 2016（Sun）
Venue：Birmingham, England

Genting Arena

 

14^th December 2016（Weds）～ 15^th December 2016（Thurs）
Venue：Manchester, England

Arena

 

18^th December 2016（Sun）
Venue：London, England

THE O2

 

BABYMETAL official website

http://www.babymetal.jp/

Tour information
http://www.babymetal.jp/schedule/

 

American band Red Hot Chili Peppers have invited BABYMETAL to perform alongside them for their UK tour! There’s no doubt that BABYMETAL will deliver an insane performance on stage!

MIKA NAKASHIMA 15TH ANNIVERSARY BEST LIVE IN TAIPEI

24^th December 2016（Sat）〜 25^th December 2016（Sun）

Venue：Taipei, Taiwan

TICCー Taipei International Convention Center

Mika Nakashima official website

http://mikanakashima.net

Nakashima is commemorating 15 years as an artist with an anniversary live performance! This live will also be her first ever appearance in Taiwan —the tension is becoming too much to handle! Even better, her live will take place during the Christmas period for a beautiful touch to the atmosphere! This will definitely be a premium quality night!

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL WORLD TOUR part 2- YOSHIKI with Orchestra –

29th December 2016（Thurs）

Venue：Hong Kong

AsiaWorld-Expo Arena

Tour information

http://udo.jp/Artists/Yoshiki/

 

YOSHIKI from X JAPAN decided to follow a career as a solo pianist and held a reverberation classical tour. Finally, after waiting 2 years, YOSHIKI will be making a comeback this winter! His live will be held during early December — don’t miss out!

 

From cool to cute — experience a range of sensational bands and immerse yourself in anime culture! The wide variety of genres of music is expanding all over the world and swallowing up fans, so come join in the fun with your favourite Japanese artists!

 

Original text by：Dainagon Azuki（SHUTTER）

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