Reia Nakamura of the five-member Junior group KEY TO LIT will hold his first-ever solo exhibition, titled "REIA NAKAMURA 1st EXHIBITION ReBELiUM @SHIBUYA," at LAIDOUT SHIBUYA in Tokyo from the 3rd of April to the 19th. Reia will be the first Junior (trainee) artist in history to hold a solo exhibition. Reia has studied oil … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Reia Nakamura to Hold First Solo Exhibition: “I’m creating a fun space while striving to go beyond what I’m currently capable of”
Kento Nakajima has never hidden his desire to take his storytelling beyond its borders. Not to leave it behind, but to carry its texture, discipline, and emotional precision with him onto a larger stage. As the world rediscovers its appetite for samurai epics — for stories shaped by steel, loyalty, and moral fracture — Japan … Continue reading Beyond Borders: Kento Nakajima’s Ambitions and the Global Rise of Japanese Dramas
After a busy first year, the rising Junior group B&ZAI is currently running their first nationwide tour: "B&ZAI LIVE 2026 -ROCK'N'DOL-." On February 27, 2026, following their afternoon performance at Tokyo Garden Theater, they revealed two surprise shows at the legendary Nippon Budokan on May 8 and 9, marking the first time a pre-debut group … Continue reading ROCK’N’DOL: B&ZAI to Perform at Nippon Budokan in May, Celebrate Their 1st Anniversary with Local TV Specials
This week's ToraTube is now available with English subtitles—so international fans can enjoy it too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hKSnt0vE4E Hi, this is Chaka of Travis Japan, aka Traja!Can you imitate words in reverse to say them fluently when played backwards?This is a required subject for our agency😌Enjoy your day with Travis Japan! Or rather, Napaj Sivart! Let's all … Continue reading Travis Japan’s [Playback King] Let’s copy what we’re hearing played backwards! | English Subtitles
This week's ToraTube is now available with English subtitles—so international fans can enjoy it too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmrvhIHCAHA This time, they've created a video packed with moments of Travis Japan members thinking about each other and sharing their feelings.You won't see them putting each other down, that's for sure😊Enjoy watching their close-knit Travis Japan family🙏 Let's all … Continue reading Travis Japan’s [Member Rankings] The results turned out terrible!? | English Subtitles
On January 4, Travis Japan returned to Yokohama Arena to open their nationwide arena tour, Travis Japan Concert Tour 2026 ’s travelers. For many, this annual New Year launch has become something of a ritual. For some of us in the audience, it was more than tradition—it felt like coming home. For this year’s edition, … Continue reading Live Report: Travis Japan Concert Tour 2026 ’s travelers (Yokohama Arena)
If the Energizer Bunny had a J-Pop counterpart, it might just be SixTONES. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLPkxjD2J4k The group never seems to slow down, much less stop. Just over a week after releasing “Ichibyo” (一秒), Nippon Television’s athlete support song for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the six-member powerhouse and self-styled bad boys of J-Pop returned with “Rebellion,” the … Continue reading Rebellion: SixTONES Redefine J-Pop’s Boundaries
https://youtu.be/7zNwEB2pn_k We Can Do! We Can Go! If you know this song, then you know today PenKuro is talking about Juniors! With the release of Zessei, a Peerless Entertainment Magazine, Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe dive into Juniors and what idol magazines bring to the table. Come and learn about our favourite type of print media … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT is stepping into 2026 with a story that quite literally fits in the palm of your hand. This spring marks the launch of “S DRAMA” (esu dora; エスドラ) — short for SPECIAL SHORT DRAMA — a vertical-format series designed not for distant cinema screens, but for the intimate glow of a smartphone at … Continue reading STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Announces New Initiative “S DRAMA”; First Installment Stars Koichi Domoto and Lineup
Enjoy Ae! group's AeTube—now available with English subtitles — so international fans can enjoy it too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN9YEJmNUE0&t=2s This time, Ae! group put their relationships—and reputations—on the line in a chaotic contact battle titled: “Ae! group’s Most Popular King Is Me!!” The rules are simple, the stakes are petty, and the panic is real. Each member … Continue reading Ae! group’s [Popularity Contest] Thank you WEST., Naniwa, and even THAT guy😭 | English Subtitles
