Nakamura Masato Performs with Kanjani8 on KanJam Kanzennen SHOW for July 3

This week’s guest was Nakamura Masato.

Nakamura Masato x Kanjani8 – Osaka LOVER

Nishino Kana Vacations in Hawaii in “Have a nice day” PV

On July 13, Nishino Kana will release her new album, “Just LOVE.” Kana recently released the music video for the album’s second track, “Have a nice day.” The song serves as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning news show “Mezamashi TV.” The music video was shot in Hawaii and shows Kana enjoying all the tropical island has to offer! Check out the video below, along with more information on Kana’s new album!

Oricon Flashback: Week of 7/4

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

Arashi, Suiyoubi no Campanella, AKB48, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, and More Perform on THE MUSIC DAY Natsu no Hajimari.

On July 2, Nippon TV aired this year’s edition of its annual midyear music show, THE MUSIC DAY. The show was about 11 hours long and featured performances by many acts. including Suiyoubi no Campanella, Hoshino Gen, Keyakizaka46, Arashi, AKB48, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, E-girls, ayaka, Leo Ieiri, and Ken Hirai. Check out the full show below!

Ami Suzuki Announces Marriage and Pregnancy

Today, Ami Suzuki announced some big news on her official site! She is now married and pregnant! Ami was married on July 1 to a non-celebrity man. Ami and her new husband married after 6 months of dating. The couple first met in December of last year. Of her husband, Ami said that he is a strong, manly man that supports her, so they will now walk together in life as a married couple.

Yu Takahashi and BLUE ENCOUNT Perform on CDTV for July 2

This week’s guests were Yu Takahashi and BLUE ENCOUNT.

Yu Takahashi – Umareta Riyu

BLUE ENCOUNT – Daijoubu

miwa, DAIGO, and More Perform on Music Fair for July 2

This week’s guests were miwa, Niiyama Shiori, Fujiwara Sakura, and DAIGO.

miwa x Niiyama Shiori x Fujiwara Sakura – Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara

DAIGO – K S K

Fujiwara Sakura – Soup

Niiyama Shiori – Koi no Naka

miwa – Princess

Daichi Miura and SHE’S Perform on Buzz Rhythm for July 1

This week’s performers were Daichi Miura and SHE’S. There was also a talk segment between the show’s hosts, MUSICA Editor-in-Chief Ariizumi Tomoko, Okazaki Taiiku, and Inoue Sonoko where they went over a list of the acts that a group of 150 music industry professionals chose as the ones to look out for in the second half of 2016 (this show did something similar earlier this year). The guests then also chose an act of their own to promote.

Daichi Miura – Right Now

SHE’S – Morning Glow