This week’s guests were Ikimonogakari, SixTONES, Snow Man, and Nakamoto Mizuki.

Ikimonogakari – YELL

SixTONES – Imitation Rain

Snow Man – D.D.

Nakamoto Mizuki – Into the Unknown~Kokoro no Mama ni

Ikimonogakari – SING!

One year after their previous release, Keisuke Kuwata’s bowling-focused side project Keisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys will be releasing its second single next month on February 12th. As with the group’s previous song, “Let’s Go Bowling”, this new effort – titled “Kanashiki Pro Bowler” – will be used as the promotional track for this year’s “KUWATA CUP” bowling tournament.

In advance of the single’s release, a music video for “Kanashiki Pro Bowler” has been uploaded to Kuwata’s YouTube channel. The mid-tempo number is paired with a clip which tells the classic story of a young athlete attempting to make it in his sport of choice – complete with romance and a cynical former bowler-turned-bowling alley manager played by Kuwata himself.

You’ll find this involved PV, as well as the single’s cover and track list below.

On January 11, Awich will release her new album, “Kujaku.” She works with a slew of collborators on the album. On the production side, in addition to her YENTOWN groupmate Chiaki Zulu, “Kujaku” sees Awich working with Baauer, JIGG, and Matt Cab, among others. On the features side, JP THE WAVY, IO from KANDYTOWN, and Chinza DOPENESS are among the guests.

Awich has now released the music video for her Baauer collaboration, “Open It Up.” In relation to YouTube, she’s also made a YouTube playlist for “Kujaku”, where the entire album can be heard through various videos. Check the videos out below, along with more information on her new album!

Kimishima Karen, former member of CYBERJAPAN DANCERS, has decided to debut as a rapper! Her rapper name is Queen B. On January 11, she will release her debut digital single, “#Nakami0.” The song is produced by DJ JAM of YENTOWN. Queen B has also released a music video for the song, on the YouTube channel of the streetwear band XLARGE. Her and her friends can be seen wearing the brand in the video, which can be seen below!

It was recently announced that Haru Nemuri would be performing at this year’s SXSW. During her time in the US, she has decided to embark on a nationwide tour, titled ” North America Tour 2020.”

Coinciding with this tour announcement, Nemuri has also released a new digital single, “Fanfare”, out January 10. She’s also released a music video for the song. The clip was shot on the ice of the Amur River, which forms the border between China and Russia. Check it out after the jump!

This week’s guests were AI, Kato Miliyah, THE RAMPAGE, and Da-iCE.

AI – Happiness / Bokura wo Matsu Basho

Kato Miliyah – Aitai

THE RAMPAGE – FULLMETAL TRIGGER

Da-iCE – BACK TO BACK

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Actor Ryusei Yokohama has been selected as the cover boy for the February 2020 issue of MEN’S NON-NO, the very first issue of the magazine that will be on sale for the new decade.

For the photoshoot Ryusei was styled head to toe in the latest men’s collection from Dior. Very heavy in stylish muted colors, one of the highlight pieces is a bag from the collaboration between Dior and the European premium luggage line RIMOWA. Check out a video of the photoshoot below!