Photo Credits: Kenaf In a world of distraction and urgency, Japanese folk singer Ichiko Aoba offers much-needed solace through her music. The singer, songwriter, and …
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Japanese Band Boris Celebrates 30th Anniversary on “Heavy Rocks Breakfast” Tour
Hailing from Japan, the veteran experimental rock band Boris is visiting 28 venues on their 2022 “Heavy Rock Breakfast” Tour throughout North America before finishing …
Last Dinosaurs Head to San Francisco
On June 24th, Australian indie rock band Last Dinosaurs will perform at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom. Now in the latter half of the tour, the …
MONO Delivers a Transcendental Concert Experience
Critically acclaimed Japanese post-rock/contemporary classical band MONO performed at the Lodge Room in Highland Park, California on April 19th, 2022 on their first world tour …
Exploring Sing a Bit of Harmony with the Cast
When artificial intelligence starts to evolve into something more human, one might not expect that the first thing it would do is sing a song. …
Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to MIYAVI’s LA “Imaginary” Show
Following the release of his latest album, “Imaginary,” MIYAVI is embarking on a 20-city tour across North America that kicks off on September 29. Revolving …
Earwig and the Witch: Film Review
The latest release from Studio Ghibli, Earwig and the Witch is a film that feels flat, ironic given that this is the studio’s first attempt …
Meeting One Man Behind the Shakuhachi in “Words Can’t Go There”
Words Can’t Go There is an award-winning, feature-length documentary that tells the story of John Kaizen Neptune, a California native who finds his calling through …
Tampopo: Film Review
This year’s theme for the New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase is “Love at First Bite,” which celebrates the rich and diverse food culture …
CRX 2019 with Horror Manga Artist Junji Ito
Renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito appeared as a special guest at Crunchyroll Expo 2019, sharing with fans the intriguing thought process behind his fantastically …