News World Japan’s New PM used to be a Heavy Metal Drummer by Alex Cooper A different kind of cabinet: drums, metal, and political power. Breaking the ultimate glass ceiling with a drumstick, Sanae Takaichi has been officially appointed as Japan’s first female Prime Minister….
News Pro Audio Audio-Technica lifts the lid on life inside Japan’s headphone HQ with engineer Shiwaku Nonomi by Tammy Moir “I just make good sound”– A day with Audio-Technica’s headphone guru For the first time in its 63-year history, Audio-Technica has opened its doors to the world, inviting cameras into…
Music News Joji Returns With ‘PIXELATED KISSES,’ a gritty and psychedelic comeback three years in the making by Tammy Moir Joji’s PIXELATED KISSES proves the wait was worth it – Alt-R&B’s quiet genius is back Japanese–Australian alt-R&B star Joji has finally broken his three-year silence with PIXELATED KISSES, a self-produced…
Clocked Food News McDonald’s Japan pulls Pokémon promo after collectors toss food for cards by Tammy Moir The fries never stood a chance against Charizard McDonald’s Japan has called game over on its latest Happy Meal x Pokémon promo after fans went a little too hard in…
Clocked News World Pokémon card robbery in Japan takes a surprising turn as rival shop owner arrested by Tammy Moir In a case that’s stirred up the local trading card scene, over 13.7 million yen (around $92,000 AUD) worth of cards and cash were stolen from a shop in Gifu Prefecture last month.
Music RUDEROW’s Geishas: A Sonic Journey Through Tradition and Rebellion by Alex Cooper A rebellious geisha’s odyssey—where breakcore shatters tradition and beauty blooms in the chaos. Electronic music has always been a vessel for storytelling—a way to build worlds, evoke emotions, and challenge…
News Posters, QR Codes, and Hype: What is Frank Ocean up to? by Alex Cooper Decoding the cryptic clues behind music’s most elusive artist. The internet is buzzing with speculation after a series of cryptic clues hint at Frank Ocean’s long-awaited return. Last week, posters…
Music Premiere: Nao Yoshioka shares new single ‘Unapologetically Me’ by Tom Disalvo Premiering today on Happy, Nao Yoshioka’s new single ‘Unapologetically Me’ delivers a defiant message on living your authentic life. Nao Yoshioka has released her latest single ‘Unapologetically Me’. Produced by…
Music Indie Rock outfit Yasu Cub continue to make a name for themselves in Japan by Caitlin Norris Yasu Cub release Elevator, their first full band effort and follow up to their debut record, fusing shoegaze and dream-pop escapist EP Originally a solo project, Yasu Cub has taken…
Food News Itō, is a peek into the culinary future – and Ortolani beat everyone to the punch by Tammy Moir Surry Hills, has sprouted another culinary gem, reshaping the dining scene one restaurant at a time. Enter Itō, a modern Japanese Izakaya brought to life by the culinary wizardry of…
Music News Gwen Stefani says she’s Japanese in bizarre new interview by Sam Bowmer In a bizarre new interview with Allure, Gwen Stefani has recalled thinking to herself ‘My God, I’m Japanese and I didn’t know it!’ One line of criticism Gwen Stefani has…
Books News ‘The Pachinko Parlour’ is a stunning exploration of family, identity, and belonging by Tammy Moir Elisa Shua Dusapin’s anticipated second novel, The Pachinko Parlour is a superb and atmospheric exploration of finding yourself in family, and in the generations that came before, and after you….
News World Legendary fashion designer Issey Miyake has passed away by Tammy Moir Issey Miyake expressed a unique blend of tradition and futuristic sensibilities in his work. The large volumes of colour, and bold strong lines, were a testament to his life and…
