Ikuko Kawai is an internationally acclaimed violinist: elegant and caring Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ikuko Kawai is an internationally acclaimed violinist who was born in Japan and she also does work to highlight poverty and other important global issues. While the main focus of her career is firmly based on [...]
Essential vibes (2): K-pop, hip-hop, Pakistan music, Swedish house, trance and UK Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The global village is getting smaller but despite this the world is faced with countless problems, therefore, music is a welcome release and can be a force of good. After all, music can transcend [...]
Japan bows down to America and reduces Iran oil imports: China remains neutral Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The United States put pressure on China and Japan to introduce sanctions on Iran’s oil industry and sadly Japan showed its weakness once more. However, China showed its independence by remaining neutral. After [...]
Kaori Muraji is a classical Japanese guitarist of refinement and beauty Walter Sebastian and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kaori Muraji was born in Tokyo in 1978 and from a very early age her father Noboru Muraji gave lessons to his daughter. Her talent was obvious and by the age of ten she began [...]
Pakistan Music: Laal and Inqalab (My Slogan is Revolution) Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Laal (http://www.laal.com.pk) and their music track “Inqalab” once more hits the heights and this applies to music, potent lyrics, and highlighting a message which needs to be heard. Unlike “Dehshatgardi Murdabad” (Death to Terrorism) by Laal which [...]
Pakistan music: Laal and Dehshatgardi Murdabad (Death to Terrorism) Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Laal is a group which hails from Pakistan and they highlight a vibrant reality which is often neglected in many nations. This applies to a culture which is questioning and challenging normal conventions in society which are [...]
K-pop in Japan: BoA releases the stunning new song Milestone Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times BoA released her new track called “Milestone” and this song highlights the sheer quality of this talented lady from South Korea. The track was released on December 7 in Japan and the lyrics are truly beautiful. [...]
K-pop essentials for Tokyoites and the international market Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Korean Pop (K-pop) is growing in international esteem but for new people who are following this music scene then Modern Tokyo Times created an essential mix. Of course k-pop fans will either support or disagree with the reasons [...]
K-pop and new mini-album called “Snow Pink” by A Pink: Japan awaits Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times A Pink will release a new mini album called “Snow Pink” on November 22 and it will be interesting to see how they have progressed. The group which hails from South Korea consists of [...]
K-pop music: Orange Caramel and the Japanese market Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Orange Caramel certainly fit in well with kawaii culture in Japan and this K-pop group which is a sub-unit from After School continues to grow. BoA and Kan Mi Youn, alongside other talented individuals from South Korea, have [...]
K-pop in Japan: BoA and her new song Milestone set to hit the heights Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times BoA will release a lovely track called “Milestone” and her fans will be so happy to hear her lovely voice and this powerful track should do really well. K-pop artists are now [...]
Japanese cosplay in New York: Reni Mimura Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Reni Mimura was born in Japan and since an early age dancing was a way of life for her. In Tokyo, and other big cities like Osaka, cosplay began to take off and this is where Reni Mimura found [...]
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