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19Aug
Understanding Vocaloid Culture
Though a rare term among a substantial number of fans of various music genres, the vocaloid culture was started back in the 1980’s and has been in business alongside natural singing since then; although with miniature popularity. The... Read More
13Apr
Hideki Matsuyama Becomes First Japanese Golfer to Win Majors
The Augusta National golf tournament wrapped up April 11, 2021 with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama taking home the green jacket. Matsuyama finished 10 under par during the tournament, scoring Japan’s first ever Master’s win. The 29-year-old... Read More
23Sep
KCRUSH Interview with Yukika
Yukika Teramoto – a.k.a Yukika – is a Japanese singer, former model and voice actress. Since 2006, she worked as an exclusive model for Nicola magazine until 2009. In 2007, Yukika began acting and released music under the name... Read More
23Mar
Japanese Vocal Group Kalafina Expected to Become a Duo Following Disbandment Announcement
On March 13, 2018, Sports Hochi announced Japanese vocal group Kalafina will disband in the spring. However, the group’s agency, Spacecraft Produce denies the report on the group’s fanpage, stating only one member will be leaving, making the... Read More
17Mar
Top 5 Japanese Bboys
No other country in the world has left their mark in the international bboy scene as colorful as Japan. Originally outshone by their Korean counterparts, the Japanese bboys broke the blight and have outdone other international competitions in recent... Read More
8Dec
Gifts for the Otaku (or Any Lover of Anything Japanese!)
Holiday season 2015 is upon us, and that means it’s time to think about gifts for those who celebrate. If you need a little help looking for gifts for the Japanese culture and pop culture enthusiast, here are some of Kcrush’s suggestions to get... Read More
3Nov
Five Japanese Urban Legends to Keep You Up at Night
Halloween is here again, and most countries have urban legends or ghost stories that may spook those who are weak at heart. Over the years, Japan has been known for their haunts and horrors, and the world knows them best for their spooktacular... Read More
15Jul
