The 71-year-old Japanese guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka has had a long career that’s stretched across prog, jazz fusion, and the hybrid genre known as city pop. He’s collaborated with Santana ...

Some readers might recognize Japanese pop hits from the 1970s and 1980s known as City Pop. This retro genre has captivated audiences worldwide in recent years. But South Korea has a unique ...

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated that process, allowing more Japanese songs to be shared on social media. There has also been a resurgence in the popularity of so-called "City Pop" music from ...

Retro design, when done well, is a thing of beauty and one of the predicted digital art trends for 2025. Visual designer Nicolas Damiens, who moved from Paris to Singapore is ahead of the pack with ...

Here’s how to get your hands on the preppy pieces for spring.

GIFU--The city of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, will likely lose its status as the “belly-button of Japan” five years from now because of population shifts. The “navel” title refers to a ...