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J-Pop Go is a UK-based J-Pop news, reviews and features website
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"...if I feel something interesting or something creative, I just do it."

From the JPG archives: Back in 2012, J-Pop Go caught up with Tomoyasu Hotei to discuss his collab with Momoiro Clover Z and hsi plans to perform in the UK. 🎸

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TOMOYASU HOTEI Interview - J-POP GO
Legendary guitarist TOMOYASU HOTEI made a special appearance at HYPER JAPAN this year to perform one of his best known songs ‘Battle Without Honour or Humanity’, which featured in the Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill. HOTEI has enjoyed a long … Read More
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December 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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From the JPG archives: In December 2015 we caught powerhouse outfit MAN WITH A MISSION live. 🎸

This event was a perfect additional entertainment to that year's Hyper Japan. 🖤🙃

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MAN WITH A MISSION Live In London - J-POP GO
MAN WITH A MISSION take a bite out of London… One of the more interesting rock acts to emerge from Planet Earth in recent years is the group known as MAN WITH A MISSION. Having cultivated a fervent fa...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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"We want to go beyond the concept of ‘idol group’ with videos and broadcasts or music like rock-style or head-banging or idol... " 💜

From the JPG archives. Back in 2018, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we spoke to idol outfit BANZAI JAPAN 🎤

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BANZAI JAPAN Interview - J-POP GO
The Red & White Idol Show One of the groups that helped dissipate the winter blues at the last Hyper Japan event (see J-Pop Go’s review) was BANZAI JAPAN. This idol outfit are focussed on promoting th...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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"...it feels like we can be the bridge to bring Akihabara culture to the world." 💜

From the JPG archives: In 2017, we chatted to idol outfit Moso Calibration at that year's Hyper Japan event about Dear Stage, anime, EDM and more. 🎤

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MOSO CALIBRATION Interview - J-POP GO
It’s idol pop go with MoCali… Idol outfit Moso Calibration emerged from the Dear Stage stable (home of Dempagumi.inc) in 2013. Currently a 5-piece group, MoCali have built up a respectable fanbase on ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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“Chiptune is not that popular in Japan yet, so I would like to introduce chiptune music and spread it more to Japan”. 🤖

From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, 8-Bit superstar Toriena chatted about her electronic music adventures... 🎹

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TORIENA Interview - J-POP GO
The 8-Bit brilliance of one of Japan’s rising chiptune stars… The world of chiptune and 8-bit electronic music has been a compelling niche area for grassroots musicians for a number of years. One of t...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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"We are happy that girl bands can get out of the country, but we want to be number one so we will defeat them!" 🎸

From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, we chatted with rock outfit MUTANT MONSTER on ambitions, Guitar Wolf and the perils of cooking bacon 🥓

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MUTANT MONSTER Interview - J-POP GO
Punk power trio deliver mutant moments… Originally formed in 2008 by sisters Be and Meana during their first year of high school, MUTANT MONSTER initially found inspiration from punk rock – particular...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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"... good selection box of charged J-pop tunes, along with some surprising genre changes and more than a sprinkling of novelty."

From the JPG archives: Back in 2015, we cast an eye over new Dempagumi.Inc album 'WWDD'.

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DEMPAGUMI.INC – WWDD - J-POP GO
Weapons of Dempa Destruction… The arrival of Dempagumi.Inc’s third studio album brings with it some of the best examples of contemporary idol music. In a period where idol outfits are generally still ...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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'Mother/Nehorīna Hahorīna' (ネホリーナハホリーナ) by Puffy was released as a single on this day in December 1997. The fifth single released by the pop duo, the music video features them playing guitars and singing on a roof.'Mother' was also used as the theme song of 1997 program 'Eve'.
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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t.A.T.u. x Utada Hikaru - Simple & Clean Things She Said (Mashup)

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December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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'I ♥ XMAS' by Tommy heavenly6 was released on this day in December 2006.

It marked the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career.

The single reached No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart.
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Perfume take you to the Moon. 🌕
[Official Music Video] Perfume 「Moon」
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December 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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“When I perform live, it’s about what can be expressed purely through the songs, the lighting and my silhouette...”

Exploring the world of Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity...

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December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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"I was trying to incorporate more of a darker style into the music that goes well with the cello..."

From the JPG Archives: Back in 2020 we spoke to Kanon Wakeshima.

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KANON WAKESHIMA Interview - J-POP GO
Odd Sting & Intrigue Kanon Wakeshima originally established herself over the years with a very distinct baroque pop approach to music, typified by her use of the cello and her work alongside Malice Mi...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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A wintry February 2013 and the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 100% KPP World Tour arrived in London... 💜

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November 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Back in 2011, outside of her solo work, Kanon Wakeshima had teamed up with An Café’s bass player Kanon to form kanon x kanon. London audiences were privileged to see them in action for a special performance. 🎤

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KANON x KANON live in London - J-POP GO
Kanon Wakeshima’s debut UK performance at Hyper Japan earlier this year had been very well received by her fans. To expect a follow up in the same year was completely unexpected – but very welcome ind...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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In November 1957 the Russians sent a dog Laika into space onboard Sputnik 2. 🐕

This story later had an influence on Japanese musician Akino Arai, who penned the song 'Sputnik' which appeared on her 2000 album 'Furu Platinum'. 📀

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Laika the Space Dog and Akino Arai - J-POP GO
Dogs in space… This week in November marks a particular landmark in the history of the Russian space programme. On 3rd November 1957 the Russians sent a dog into space onboard Sputnik 2. The dog, name...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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"Eat Eat Eat! Good food makes us happy!" 💜

From the J-Pop Go archives: Back in 2010, we caught up with quirky electropop outfit PINE*am 🎹

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Interview PINE*am - J-POP GO
PINE*am comprises Tsugumi Takashi and Chizuko Matsubayashi engaged in a particular flavour of electronica that delights in low-fi quirky goodness. From the electronic funk of Do I Know You through the...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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'Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo' by Momoiro Clover Z was released on this day in November 2012. The 9th single by the idol outfit, the title track is a theme song of the drama series 'Akumu-chan' and was composed by Hotei Tomoyasu.

The track also features on the group's album '5TH DIMENSION'.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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'You are the World' by You'll Melt More! was released on this day in November 2015. It featured the single 'Hamidasumo!' and the 'Bungaku to Hakai' EP.

The album reached No. 51 on the Oricon album chart.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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On this day in November 1985, Jun Togawa released her album 'Suki Suki Daisuki'. The album was conceived as a satirical take on idol music.
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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'Pinky Jones' by Momoiro Clover was released on this day in November 2010. The second major-label single by the idol group, the title track was used as the second ending theme of the anime 'Yosuga no Sora'.

The single placed No. 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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'Nee' by Perfume was released on this day in 2010. It was part of a tie-in campaign with Japanese apparel brand Natural Beauty Basic and also formed the opening song for the anime 'Koneko no Chi Ponponra Daibōken'.

The single placed No. 2 in the Oricon singles chart.
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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From the JPG archives: Back in 2017, as part of that year's Hyper Japan event, we caught up with rock outfit MUTANT MONSTER for an exclusive interview...

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MUTANT MONSTER Interview - J-POP GO
Punk power trio deliver mutant moments… Originally formed in 2008 by sisters Be and Meana during their first year of high school, MUTANT MONSTER initially found inspiration from punk rock – particular...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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As October comes to an end, it provides a good opportunity to serve up a suitably spooky playlist of songs that fit into the seasonal theme....

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J-POP GO HALLOWEEN PLAYLIST - J-POP GO
Spooky Pop Go… As October comes to an end, it provides a good opportunity to serve up a suitably spooky playlist of songs that fit into the seasonal theme. In typical J-Pop Go fashion, we mix things u...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Mark your diaries for 24th September when THE LET'S GO's perform at New Cross Inn 🖤
September 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM