From Ningin: Not only is Ayumi Hamasaki a Japanese music idol but she is also a fashion idol, as well. A teaser for yet another music video off of her new upcoming album called “Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus” just hit the internet. The song is called “Don’t Look Back.” More »

From Ningin: TVXQ has finally released their new music video for “Toki wo Tomete.” It’s a really beautiful song as always. These boys never fail to impress me. I don’t really understand the whole music video though. It’s probably because there are no subs. Their voices are just so gorgeous together. Check out the music Video and let me know what you think! More »

From Ningin: So lately, my sort of mini-obsession has been with the Japanese artist called ICONIQ. Although she’s not an especially powerful singer, I think that her concept as an artist is very appealing. Today’s video of the day really shows that fashion-forward concept off well. More »

From Ningin: Arashi, who had the biggest year in 2009, has carried the momentum into 2010! Their newest single, “Troublemaker,” which is the single for member Sho Sakurai’s drama, has sold over 500,000 in the first week alone! Last year, their “Ashita no Kioku / Crazy Moon” also sold over this much in its first week. I don’t know about all of you, but I think this is pretty bomb. As an active Arashi fangirl, I can say proudly that they rule. Here’s their music video for the successful “Troublemaker”! More »

About a year ago Kirsten Dunst, of such Hollywood fame as Spider-man, was seen running around Japan with pink hair and a Sailor Moon style outfit. Well it turns out that she wasn’t just insane, but was doing some “art” with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. More »

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From Ningin: One of the best TV quotes ever comes from my favorite Asian American actor/writer, Mindy Kaling. Kaling as The Office’s Kelly Kapoor is best known for saying, “I like Beyoncé, pink the color, Pink the person, hot dogs, basically anything that is awesome, snowcones… “ And just like Kelly Kapoor, I love Beyonce. A lot. Even if I’m not Japanese, I was ever so pleased to find that one of her Videophone music video ensembles featured a Land of the Rising Sun-inspired leotard. More »