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Rock In Japan Festival
The Rock in Japan Festival is an annual three-day rock festival held during early August at the Hitachi Seaside Park, in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan, organized by ''Rockin'on ''Rockin'On Japan'', often stylized in all caps, is a monthly magazine that covers the Japanese music scene and various cultural events in Japan, such as art venues and culinary expos. History The magazine was founded in 1972, and focused on prov ...''. Rock in Japan Festival is the biggest rock festival in Japan in terms of attendance. Performances 2012 2013 External links * Summer festivals Rock festivals in Japan Recurring events established in 2000 Tourist attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture {{Music-festival-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitachi Seaside Park
is a public park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan. Overview Covering an area of 190 hectares, the park features blooming flowers around the year. The park has become known for its nemophila, baby blue-eyes flowers, with the blooming of 4.5 million of the translucent-petaled blue flowers in the spring drawing tourists. In addition to the annual "Nemophila Harmony", the park features a million daffodils, 170 varieties of tulips, and many other flowers. The park includes cycling trails and a small amusement park with a Ferris wheel. File:Baby blue-eyes,Nemophila,Hitachinaka-city,Japan.jpg, Baby blue eyes in April File:Tulips,Hitachi Seaside Park,Hitachinaka-city,Japan.JPG, Tulips in April File:Kochia Hitachi Seaside Park.jpg, Mass planting of Bassia scoparia turning colour in Autumn. File:Hitachi Seaside Park.jpg, Autumn view of the park Events Hitachi Seaside Park hosts the Rock in Japan Festival in August every year. Access The nearest railway station is Ajigaura Station on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhymester (group)
is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of MCs Mummy-D and Utamaru, and DJ Jin. History The group is one of the oldest Japanese hip hop acts, having formed in 1989. They debuted on an independent label in 1993 with the EP , which was panned by critics. Later on, they released several studio albums and gradually became popular among not only hip hop fans but also rock fans, as they frequently collaborated with rock musicians such as Kiyoshiro Imawano. In 2001, the group made their major label debut when they signed onto Ki/oon Records, a sublabel of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. On March 3, 2007, the group performed solo at the Nippon Budokan, almost 20 years after their original debut. The single HEAT ISLAND featuring ''FIRE BALL'' was featured in the anime series Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. Rhymester has released several songs such as , , "King Of Stage", and more. Members 1989–present * Mummy-D ( MC, producer) * Utamaru (宇多丸) ( MC) * DJ Jin ( DJ, producer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatmonchy
was a three-piece all-female rock band which consisted of Eriko Hashimoto (guitar, vocals), Akiko Fukuoka (bass, chorus), and formerly Kumiko Takahashi (drums, chorus) who are from Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. Since 2005, they were signed to Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records record label. In November 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding. The band had their final one-man concert on July 4, 2018, at the Nippon Budokan, and held their last "Konason Fest" on July 21 and 22. History 2000–2004: Band formation In 2000, Hashimoto formed chatmonchy in the city of Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture. Having been to see her brother perform at the first concert she attended, she became keen on forming a trio. Although part of a brass band throughout junior high and high school, her brother began teaching her guitar. Hashimoto formed her first trio in high school, and it was then that the name chatmonchy came about. According to Hashimoto, "one of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bawdies
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreskaband
is an all-female ska band from Sakai, Japan. As well as performing regularly within Japan, they have toured in North and South America, as well as Europe. History Origins (2003-2006) Oreskaband began in 2003 when the members were still in middle school. Ikasu saw Tae playing in a local band and asked her to form a new one with her and some of their other friends. The band initially performed as , which was abbreviated to its current form by the time of their first release. They self-produced their first album, ''Penpal'', in 2005 and were signed by Sony Music in 2006 while they were still in high school. Major label years and international success (2006-2014) The band received media attention from their appearance in a commercial advertising the popular Japanese snack Pocky. In July 2006, their major debut EP ''Ore'' was released and a month later, they appeared at the Fuji Rock Festival attracting 1,000 attendees, a record for a new artist. In March 2007, the band members gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coldrain
are a Japanese Rock music, rock band from Nagoya, Japan, who were formed in 2007. The band combines melodic singing with screams typical of the post-hardcore genre. Although the band is Japanese, all of their songs are written in English. The lineup consists of lead vocalist Masato Hayakawa, guitarists Ryo Yokochi (Y.K.C.) and Kazuya Sugiyama (Sugi), bassist Ryo Shimizu (RxYxO) and drummer Katsuma Minatani. Hayakawa has a Japanese father and an American mother and speaks both Japanese and English fluently. The band's first two albums, ''Final Destination (album), Final Destination'' and ''The Enemy Inside (Coldrain album), The Enemy Inside'', were both released exclusively in their home country of Japan. The group made their worldwide debut in 2014 with the reissue of ''The Revelation (Coldrain album), The Revelation'', which was previously released in 2013 under the label VAP (company), VAP, with the worldwide edition being released under Hopeless Records and Sony Music Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers In Sci-fi
is a Japanese rock band, signed to Victor Entertainment. Their multi-genre sound has been described as such things as "a spaceship of rock" and "spacey dance rock." Biography The band members were all classmates at a high school in Kanagawa. They formed the band in 2002, debuting as an independent artist under K-Plan in 2004 with the extended play ''Science Rock'', followed by their debut album ''Avenger Strikes Back'' in 2006. In 2007, the band played at the rookie stage in the Fuji Rock summer festival, and toured with The Band Apart. In 2008, the band released their second album, ''Science Rock,'' and toured the United States as part of Japan Nite. The band collaborated with Kaela Kimura, producing her 2009 single " Banzai." They also contributed to a Disney song cover compilation album, ''Disney Rocks!'', covering "Mickey Mouse March." 2009 also saw tours with bands The Hiatus and Nothing's Carved in Stone, and for the band to release their first release with a major labe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merry (band)
is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in Tokyo in 2001. The current member lineup consists of Gara on vocals, Yuu on guitar, Tetsu on bass, and Nero on the drums. History 2000~2004 In late 2000, after the disbandment of their bands After effect and Shiver respectively, vocalist Gara and guitarist Yuu, only briefly acquainted through a few live events, contacted each other in hopes of a fresh beginning. In the following months of 2001, a series of meetings and discussions over the phone eventually led to the recruitment of the three other members, Tetsu, Nero and Kenichi in that order, and the five of them formed in October 2001 what was to be known as Merry today. Early activities as an obscure indies band included the distribution of 500 copies of a 2-track MD in indie CD stores nationwide, accompanied by a number of secret live shows held in Tokyo and Nagoya. Regular "serious" activities only began in 2002. Following more live shows, the band created their own independe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Ueda
is the bassist, programmer, additional vocalist and songwriter for The Mad Capsule Markets.Review: The Mad Capsule Markets thrill at Fuji Rock fest '''', August 19, 2003 ("The Mad Capsule Markets are singer Kyono, Takeshi Ueda on bass and Motokatsu Miyagami on drums.") He is often known for his unique way of bass guitar playing, and ever changing haircuts. Musical career Takeshi was born in , Japan. Not much is known about his childhood, just that he was a big[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unison Square Garden
Unison Square Garden (stylized as UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, or USG) is a Japanese pop rock band signed to Toy's Factory. The band includes Kosuke Saito (vocals/guitar), Tomoya Tabuchi (bass/backing vocals), and Takao Suzuki (drums). Career In July 2004, the band was formed, and named as "unison" (ユニゾン) and later renamed the band name to "Unison Square Garden". They took part in Teens 'Music Festival Musical Instrument Store Competition, they won the Grand Prix finally. In 2008, they made a major debut at Toy's Factory. In February 2014, they gave their first performance on Music Station. In July, 2015, they released the anniversary album ''Dugout Accident'', and held a concert in Nippon Budokan The , often shortened to simply Budokan, is an indoor arena located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally built for the inaugural Olympic judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics. While its primary purpose is to host martial arts con .... Discography Studio albums Mini a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plenty (band)
Plenty (stylized as plenty) was a Japanese indie rock band formed in Ibaraki, 2004. The band was previously signed to the Headphone Music Label. The band officially disbanded in 2017. Background Plenty was formed in 2004 in Ibaraki Prefecture by guitarist Fumiya Enuma, bassist Noriaki Nitta, drummer Hiroki Yoshioka, and a female schoolmate as the vocalist. However, the female schoolmate left the band upon graduating junior high school, leaving Enuma as the main vocalist. In 2008, the band relocated to Tokyo where drummer Yoshioka's parents' home became their main practice spot. In August, the band began performing in live houses and made their first public appearance at ''Rockin'On'' Inc.'s "Countdown Japan 08/09". Plenty debuted their first album "Haikei. Minasama" in October 2009 and held their first nationwide tour in January 2010. On July 30, 2011, the band's drummer, Yoshioka, announced his withdrawal from Plenty. In August 2014, new drummer Itta Nakamura joined the band a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kiriko Takemura (Japanese: 竹村 桐子, born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Hiragana: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), is a Japanese tarento, singer, and model. Her public image is associated with Japan's ''kawaii'' and '' decora'' culture, centered in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Kyary's music is produced by musician Yasutaka Nakata of electronic music duo Capsule. Her 2011 single "PONPONPON" reached the top ten on Japan's Oricon music chart; the 2012 singles "Candy Candy" and "Fashion Monster" followed this success. Kyary has since released five full-length albums: ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' (2012), ''Nanda Collection'' (2013), ''Pika Pika Fantajin'' (2014), '' Japamyu'' (2018), and '' Candy Racer'' (2021). Though most of her success as a recording artist has been in Asia, she has also gained popularity in Western countries due in part to Internet videos which have gone viral. Media outlets have referred to Kyary as a "Fashion Monster" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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