KEN THE 390 to Release New EP “THINK!”

On August 8, KEN THE 390 will release a new EP, “THINK!” The EP is a mixture of new songs and remixes of previously released songs. The EP will include a DVD which features music videos for some of the original songs and some of the remixes. Over the course of the past few weeks, KEN THE 390 has released some of these videos on YouTube. The audio for the remixes that don’t have music videos was also released on YouTube. Check the videos out below, along with more information on this release!

Leo Ieiri, Da-iCE, and The LADYBIRD Perform on Premium MelodiX! for August 6

This week’s guests were Leo Ieiri, Da-iCE, and The LADYBIRD.

Leo Ieiri – Moshi Kimi wo Yurusetara

Da-iCE – BET

The LADYBIRD – Bergamo

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, GLIM SPANKY, and More Perform on Love music for August 5

This week’s guests were K, GLIM SPANKY, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Mineta Kazunobu, Creepy Nuts, JUN SKY WALKER(S), and The BONEZ.

K – Only Human

GLIM SPANKY – MOVE OVER

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Mekureta Orange feat. Mineta Kazunobu

Creepy Nuts – Joen Danyu Sho

JUN SKY WALKER(S) – START

The BONEZ – Louder

Arashi, EXILE, BUMP OF CHICKEN, and Utada Hikaru Top the Oricon Charts for the Week of 7/23 – 7/29

This week, Arashi topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Natsu Hayate”, selling 470,780 copies in its first week.

EXILE topped the Oricon album chart with their new album “STAR OF WISH”, selling 145,196 copies in its first week.

BUMP OF CHICKEN topped the Oricon digital single chart their new single “Bouen no March”, selling 55,388 copies in its seventh week.

Utada Hikaru retook the top spot on the Oricon digital album chart, topping it for the fourth non-consecutive week with her album “Hatsukoi”, selling 3,464 copies in its fifth week.

#1 Song Review: Week of 7/16 – 7/22 (KEN☆Tackey v. DA PUMP)

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Kis-My-Ft2 defeat DA PUMP. DA PUMP is back this week, facing off against a newcomer. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

Little Glee Monster, Leo Ieiri, and More Perform on CDTV for August 4

This week’s guests were Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Inoue Sonoko, Little Glee Monster, and Leo Ieiri.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Tenbyou no Uta feat. Inoue Sonoko

Little Glee Monster – Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru

Leo Ieiri – Moshi Kimi wo Yurusetara

CM for Ayumi Hamasaki’s “TROUBLE” draws comparison to Namie Amuro’s “FEEL”

Earlier in the day diva Ayumi Hamasaki uploaded a CM for her upcoming “album” “TROUBLE“.

The CM consists of camera shots all around Tokyo, featuring various billboards around with the city with “TROUBLE”‘s album artwork. The CM finishes with her artwork plastered all over the buildings and billboards on a street.

Hey! Say! JUMP releases “BANGER NIGHT” preview and new album details

Hey! Say! JUMP is set to deliver new bops to fans with their latest album featuring “dance” as its theme. “SENSE or LOVE” album will be released on August 22. The album’s lead song “BANGER NIGHT” has been previewed on radio. The song is described as Hey! Say! JUMP’s most aggressive dance song yet so look forward to the music video! A dance lesson will also be included in the making-of footage.

The album will also include 8 member solo songs marking the first time member’s solo songs have been compiled in an album. Check out the covers, tracklist and radio preview for “BANGER NIGHT” below.