MISAMO—TWICE's Japanese trio of MINA, SANA, and MOMO—hosted a listening party in Harajuku for their debut full album 'PLAY,' a theatrical 12-track collection. From breaking Tokyo Dome speed records to TWICE's upcoming 3-night Japan National Stadium shows with 80,000 fans per night, explore how these three Japanese members are driving global K-pop history.

Number_i's new single "3XL," produced by member Sho Hirano, debuted at No.1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100 with 75,000+ downloads in its first week. The same week, XG's debut album topped the album chart—a landmark moment for Japan-based artists dominating the charts simultaneously.

XG's first full album 'THE CORE - 核' has topped the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart. With Apple Music chart entries in 68 countries, a Coachella appearance, and a 400,000-attendance world tour, this seven-member all-Japanese group is redefining global pop music. Here's the story behind their rise and what makes this album a landmark moment for "X-POP."

Kitani Tatsuya, known for Jujutsu Kaisen's "Ao no Sumika," teams up with BABYMETAL—the first Japanese act signed to Capitol Records—for a groundbreaking collaboration. "Kasuka na Hana," the opening theme for Hell's Paradise Season 2, gets a CD release on March 11, 2026. Discover how this unexpected fusion of J-Pop, metal, and anime is resonating with fans worldwide.

Japan's vinyl record production has surged from just 100,000 units in 2009 to 3.15 million in 2024 — a 30x V-shaped recovery. In an age of streaming dominance, why are analog records thriving? Discover the "tactile experience" boom explained by Toyo Kasei, Japan's veteran record manufacturer, and how Gen Z is driving a global analog revival.