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JROCK NEWSListenReview: DIE/MAY’s single “Eien no ame ni saku itami” echoes intense pain Finnish visual kei band DIE/MAY continue their decade-long career with the tear-jerking single and music video, Eien no ame ni saku itami (永遠ノ雨ニ咲く痛み).

JROCK NEWSListenDiscover VALHALLA’s album “DOMINION” and its powerful emotions On September 7 the visual kei band VALHALLA delivered a digital release of their first album, DOMINION.

JROCK NEWSListenGUMMY puts on delicate display with “Zouka” music video GUMMY unveiled their second music video, Zouka (造花), on August 25. The new track is featured on GUMMY’s second EP, GIVE ME CHOCOLATE, and showcases a mellow side to the band.

JROCK NEWSListenInterview: EMNW talks influences, self-titled album, and performing overseas EMNW is a two-vocalist rock duo comprised of Emma and Menu. Merging a compilation of genres together, including nu metal, punk, hip-hop, and more, EMNW presents a fresh sound in rock music.

JROCK NEWSListenSLOTHREAT’s intricate album “APARADOXIA” proves 6-year wait was worth it Today, on September 9, SLOTHREAT released their second full-length album APARADOXIA, six years after their first album.

JROCK NEWSListenMawarimichi’s debut single “Yohaku” evokes a sentimental soundscape The all-new six-piece band Mawarimichi (まわりみち) debuted their first single, Yohaku (余白), on August 21.

JROCK NEWSListenkein announces first major-label full album, “Iustitia sine misericordia” “kein”‘s first full album in three years, Iustitia sine misericordia will be released on October 7. Iustitia sine misericordia marks the band’s first full-length release since signing with major…

JROCK NEWSListenReview: indigo la End’s album “Michita Murasaki” presents nostalgic compositions After a short delay due to production issues, indigo la End’s highly anticipated album Michita Murasaki was released June 24.

JROCK NEWSListenKing Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme King Gnu released GO GHOST, the opening theme song of the anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on July 29. The track is now available on digital platforms, including a music video on the band’s YouTube…

JROCK NEWSListenEMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY” EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style of nu-metal to new horizons.

JROCK NEWSListenDjent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT” To our surprise, metalcore and djent band abstracts are back in action after announcing their disbandment in late 2022.

JROCK NEWSListenJROCK NEWS hosts second livestreamed concert in Japan – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 39 That’s right. We, JROCK NEWS, are hosting our second concert in Japan. Last year, in the lead-up to our first-ever live event, we caught up with our member afaenia for a special karaoke booth edition…

JROCK NEWSListenVisual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya” On July 15, the new visual kei duo “yukigesyo_” (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique…

JROCK NEWSListenMeet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events…

JROCK NEWSListencoldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE” coldrain has announced that they’ll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the…

JROCK NEWSListenD’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour D’ESPAIRSRAY will embark on a European tour in March 2027, announced as part of the second leg of their world tour.

JROCK NEWSListenDolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to…

JROCK NEWSListenZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and…

JROCK NEWSListenNew project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO.

JROCK NEWSListenBLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU” BLAZE has been making a lot of noise within the visual kei scene since their formation in 2025. Finally, overseas fans have the opportunity to experience BLAZE’s unique mixture of heavy and catchy…

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Day by Day Japan plans a first trip to Japan the way a friend who lives here would: one day at a time, with the trains and the prices written down.

Each route is a real day or weekend: where to go first, how long the walk or the train takes, what the ticket costs and where to eat on the way. Every price names who published it (the operator, the place itself, or the magazine or guide that printed it) and the date; where nobody printed a price, the route says so instead of guessing. Where a stop closes on set days, the route says what to do instead.

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