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Mentai Rock
is the name given to the collection of Japanese artists who gained national popularity during the late 1970s. Continuing through the early 1980s, the collective had little in common other than their origin - the Hakata ward of Fukuoka City. The phrase, Mentai Rock, was derived from the name of a local delicacy, mentaiko, made from roe. Many believed that their origin also had a common influence on the overall sound, despite the wide variety of genres represented. Mentai Rockers *Sheena & the Rokkets *The Roosters(z) *The RockersA.R.B. *Accidents *Modern Dollz HEATWAVE [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese People
The are an East Asian ethnic group native to the Japanese archipelago."人類学上は，旧石器時代あるいは縄文時代以来，現在の北海道〜沖縄諸島（南西諸島）に住んだ集団を祖先にもつ人々。" () Japanese people constitute 97.9% of the population of the country of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 129 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 122.5 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live outside Japan are referred to as , the Japanese diaspora. Depending on the context, the term may be limited or not to mainland Japanese people, specifically the Yamato (as opposed to Ryukyuan and Ainu people). Japanese people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the world. In recent decades, there has also been an increase in the number of multiracial people with both Japanese and non-Japanese roots, including half Japanese people. History Theories of origins Archaeological evidence indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group Tamashi
is a Japanese comedy rock band. It was started by actors in a theatrical company called "Otona Keikaku" (Project Adult) in 1995. Its original members were Hakai (Sadao Abe), Boudou (Kankuro Kudo), and Baito Kun (Seminosuke Murasugi). When it started, the group was just a group of comedians using the guitar. The members perform in many theaters, and also at Shōten. In 1997, bass, guitar, and drum players join and became a band. In 2002 they released their debut album called while they were signed to an indie label, "MIDI". In 2005, Group Tamashi signed to Ki/oon Records. The name of the band derives from the song "Tamashi Kogashite" of the rock band ARB. The reason they put the "Group" in the band name is "Nobody didn't say 'Group' by myself." In 2008 they released a long-awaited new album entitled "Patsun Patsun". It was their longest album to date, at 27 tracks, and featured them covering a new variety of musical genres such as reggae and hip-hop.https://www.youtube.com/wat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanzine
''Japanzine'' is a Japan-based English-language magazine, published by Carter Witt Media. Now 20 years in publication, it is the successor magazine to ''The Alien'' and caters largely to the expatriate community in Japan. Each edition of the magazine contains a map of various Japanese cities and an entertainment guide, as well as several articles - both satirical and serious - on Japanese life. The comic strip character Charisma Man first appeared in The Alien and later in Japanzine. The magazine provided a regular gig guide for music lovers in Tokyo with a mix of international and up and coming local artists. In May 2008 the magazine introduced Gaijin Sounds, a national music competition for foreign artists residing in Japan, created as an attempt to counteract the lack of press coverage given to "home-grown" artists. Twelve artists from around Japan were selected as winners with music ranging from techno to indie-pop to rap. The popularity of the contest meant another competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zazen Boys
Zazen Boys is a Japanese band formed by former Number Girl guitarist and vocalist Shutoku Mukai. Stylistically, their music consists mostly of complex rhythmic songs reminiscent of math rock, as well as extended improvisational songs during live performances. History After the breakup of Number Girl, Shutoku Mukai began touring solo under the moniker Mukai Shutoku Acoustic and Electric. Although initially performing new versions of Number Girl songs, he quickly developed many that would appear on Zazen Boys' first album. After touring through June 2003, Shutoku commissioned friend and former Number Girl drummer Ahito Inazawa, and after former Art-School bassist Hidekazu Hinata and guitarist Sō Yoshikane (formerly of Kicking the Lion) joined, the first incarnation of Zazen Boys was formed. Using Shutoku's experimental mindset, influenced by Buddhist chants, hip-hop, funk, punk, and improvisational jazz, Zazen Boys achieved unexpected success. They released ''Zazen Boys'' and wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosso (band)
Rosso was a Japanese band formed as a side project by Yusuke Chiba, and former Blankey Jet City bassist Toshiyuki Terui. Members For BIRD * Yusuke Chiba - Guitar / Vocal (ex-TMGE) * Toshiyuki Terui - Bass (ex-Blankey Jet City) * MASATO - Drums (ex-Assfort) For DIRTY KARAT and EMISSIONS * Yusuke Chiba - Guitar / Vocal (ex-TMGE) * Toshiyuki Terui - Bass (ex-Blankey Jet City) * Akinobu Imai - Guitar * Minoru Sato - Drums Discography Albums Bird (2002) 1. Wakusei ni Escalator 2. Sharon 3. Midnight Condoru 4. Jerry Love 5. I Love Punk 6. Karipuso Baby 7. Motor Pool 8. Grasshopper wa Noheru 9. Hoshi no Melody 10. Monkey Love Sick Dirty Karat (2004) 1. Outsider 2. 1000 Tambourines 3. Lemon Crazy 4. Chad In Hell 5. Handle Mama 6. Pierce 7. Tulip 8. Doubutsu Party 9. Sweet Jimi 10. Hitogoroshi 11. Kimi No Hikari To Boku No Kage 12. Kasei No Scorpion Emissions (2006) 1. nemuranai jiru 2. Rooster 3. Wall 4. hakkou Live albums * The Night When Diamond Dust Fell... Singles * 1000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajico
Ajico was a band, formed as a side project by Japanese singer Ua, and Kenichi Asai of Blankey Jet City Blankey Jet City was a Japanese rock trio from Aichi Prefecture, active from 1987 to 2000. It consisted of Kenichi Asai on vocals and guitar, Toshiyuki Terui on bass, and Tatsuya Nakamura on drums. History Blankey Jet City was formed in 1987, .... In the summer of 1999 after supplying music for two of Ua's songs, Asai and Ua decided to create a music group, and Ajico was born. Discography Singles * "Hadou" (22 November 2000) * "Utsukushii Koto" (24 January 2001) * "Pepin" (27 June 2001) Albums * ''Fukamidori'' (7 February 2001) * ''Ajico Show'' (25 July 2001) DVD * ''Ajico Show'' (25 July 2001) References External links Ajico Official Website- By Victor Entertainment {{Authority control Japanese alternative rock groups Ua (singer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Brothers (Japanese Group)
King Brothers ング・ブラザーズis a rock band from Nishinomiya City in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Formed in 1997, the band made its major label debut on Toshiba EMI in 2001. The group was banned from performing at several venues in Osaka after destructive live shows. King Brothersat Allmusic Personnel Current members *Keizo (Vocals, Guitar) *Marya (Guitar, Screaming) *Shinnosuke (Bass) *Taichi (Drums, Power) Former members *Kitauchi (Guitar) *Jun (Drums) *Kawasaki (Drums) *Linda (Drums) Discography Albums *King Brothers (1998) (known as the Bulb Edition) *★★★★★★★ (1999) (known as the Star Edition) *キングブラザーズ (25 February 2001）(known as the Red Edition) *King Brothers (23 May 2001) (known as the Rainbow Edition) *6×3 (2002) (EP produced by Jon Spencer Jon Spencer (born February 5, 1965) is an American singer, composer and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, such as Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Tras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katteni-Shiyagare
is a swing/jazz band with punk influences, formed in 1997, with its major label debut on Epic Records Japan in 2004. They are perhaps best known in the US for the opening theme to the Japanese series Kemonozume, "Auvers Blue" as well as the first opening to the anime Gallery Fake, "Ragtime". They also performed a cover of Cole Porter's "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" with fellow Sony Music Japan artist Mika Nakashima, which was released on the Katteni-Shiyagare tribute album and also included with her single '' Eien no Uta''. Members * (trumpet) * (trombone and vocals) * ( drums and lead vocals) * (double bass) * (tenor saxophone) * ( baritone saxophone) * (piano The piano is a stringed keyboard instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material (modern hammers are covered with dense wool felt; some early pianos used leather). It is played using a keybo ...) External links Official siteInterview with the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
, commonly abbreviated by fans as Skapara or TSPO, is a Japanese ska and jazz band formed in 1988 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, and initially composed of over 10 veterans of Tokyo's underground scene. At the time, the band's sound was unlike that of any of its contemporaries in the then fledgling Japanese ska scene, and over the course of the past 31 years, they have been influential on Japanese music as a whole. Its sound, the product of the musical influences of its members, is a mix of traditional ska, jazz, and rock. In the vein of many other more traditional ska acts, many of Skapara's songs are purely instrumental. Since its inception, the band has gone on several nationwide tours of Japan, and have toured worldwide. They have collaborated with several vocalists outside of their band, including Shiina Ringo, Akira Kobayashi, Kyōko Koizumi, Schadaraparr, PUFFY, Yoshie Nakano and Tamio Okuda. They also performed the Japanese theme song to the PlayStation 2 game ''Sly Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Number Girl
was a rock band formed in Fukuoka, Japan in August, 1995 by guitarist and vocalist Shutoku Mukai. They first disbanded in 2002 following bassist Kentaro Nakao's departure from the band. Number Girl played fast, guitar-driven rock similar to the Pixies, Sonic Youth, and Hüsker Dü. Over the course of seven years their sound evolved greatly, serving as a basis for Mukai's post-Number Girl project, Zazen Boys. In February 2019, it was announced that the band would be reuniting to perform at Rising Sun Rock Festival 2019 in Ezo. Although the first day of the festival was cancelled and Number Girl did not perform, they had already announced a four-date Japanese tour by this time, beginning at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall on August 18. The day after the Hibiya concert, they announced a further twelve Japanese tour dates, set to span over December 2019 to February 2020. Number Girl disbanded on December 11th, 2022 after playing a final concert at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, . Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiina Ringo
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen. She describes herself as "". She was ranked number 36 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians compiled by HMV in 2003. Early life Sheena was born with an esophageal atresia in which the esophagus narrows as it approaches the stomach. Treatment of this involved several operations, at least one of which required her right shoulder blade to be cut open. These surgeries left Sheena with large scars on her shoulder blades, said to give the impression that an angel's wings had been removed. Initial solo career Sheena released her first official single "Kōfukuron" in May 1998, when she was 19 years old. She subsequently made singles "Kabukichō no Joō" and "Koko de Kiss Shite", the latter becoming her first hit. This was followed by the release of her first album, ''Muzai Moratorium'', in February 1999. The album was a major hit. " Gips" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail and entertainment establishments are located in the district. Hakata-ku is also the location of Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal. Geography Hakata-ku is a ward of Fukuoka City located on its eastern edge. It is 31.47 km2 with a population of 206,629 (current January 1, 2009). Much of the ward consists of low-lying plains beside the . The northwestern end of the ward faces Hakata Bay, which includes both ferry and international cruise ship terminals . The northeast end of the ward is slightly elevated, and is named , with nearby Fukuoka Airport. Around Hakata Station is downtown; is the main dining and entertainment district of the ward along the . Hakata-ku also houses the Fukuoka Prefectural office. Economy Many Japanese companies have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
