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Tsubame (song)
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi, featuring children group Midories, from their second EP, ''The Book 2'' (2021). It was released as a single on October 25, 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song featured as a theme for SDGs children television program series '' Hirogare! Irotoridori''. Written by Ayase and based on Nana Ototsuki's short story ''Chiisana Tsubame no Ōkina Yume'', "Tsubame" expresses aspects and behavior of humans towards nature and sympathy for others from the perspective of a swallow. Commercially, the song debuted at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100 and number 29 on the Oricon Combined Singles Chart. The accompanying music video premiered on December 2. Background On April 20, 2021, Yoasobi announced being in charge of performing a theme for '' Hirogare! Irotoridori'', a television show series by NHK to introduce children about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The song would be written and based on the winner's origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoasobi
Yoasobi is a Japanese pop duo formed in 2019. It consists of musician and record producer Ayase (music producer), Ayase and singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta, under the moniker Ikura. With the slogan "novel into music", the duo originally released Yoasobi discography, songs based on selected Fiction, fictional stories posted on , a social media website for creative writing operated by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Sources later also come from various media such as stories written by professional authors, books, letters, messages, plays, etc. Rising to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Yoasobi's debut single, "Yoru ni Kakeru", spent six non-consecutive weeks atop Billboard Japan Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100 and topped its 2020 year-end chart, the first ever non-CD single to do so, as well as receiving the first ever diamond and double diamond certifications for streaming figure from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Three other songs were al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minna No Uta
, literally ''Everyone's Songs'' ( English title: ''Songs for Everyone''), is a five-minute NHK TV and radio program which is broadcast several times daily in Japan. The program started on April 3, 1961. It is one of NHK's long-running programs. The program is generally used as filler between programs. While many of the episodes are aimed at children, a large percentage are not, so the program enjoys a wide audience. The program is used to introduce new songs from popular and new singers, as well as to highlight the talents of various animators and directors. A list of upcoming and currently airing episodes is listed monthly in magazines such as ''Animage'' and ''Newtype''. Songs introduced on Minna no Uta Listed alphabetically by title, with the artist or group in parentheses. 0–9 *"3-D Tengoku" ( Psy-S) *"44 Hiki no Neko" (Tokyo Hōsō Jidō Gasshōdan) A *"Aa Okashii ne" ( Tokyo Jidō Gasshōdan) *"After man" (Akemi Okamura) *"Ahiru no Gyōretsu" ( The Shaderac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-Side 2
''E-Side 2'' is the second English-language EP and fourth overall by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It was released on November 18, 2022, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The EP consists of eight tracks from the duo's songs in the English language which are not included in their first English-language EP '' E-Side'', preceded by two singles–" The Swallow", and " The Blessing"–released in the same month. Background and release Yoasobi released their first English-language EP, titled '' E-Side'', on November 12, 2021, containing eight tracks original in Japanese translated to English, preceded by four singles–" Into the Night" ("Yoru ni Kakeru"), "RGB" ("Sangenshoku"), "Monster" ("Kaibutsu"), and "Blue" ("Gunjō"). The EP peaked at number 19 on the Oricon Combined Albums Chart, and number nine on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot Albums, earned 9,100 downloads as of January 2022. On November 4, 2022, Yoasobi released the English version of '' Hirogare! Irotoridori''s theme " Tsubame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunjō (song)
is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi, featuring an uncredited chorus by cover group :ja:ぷらそにか, Plusonica, from their debut EP, ''The Book (Yoasobi EP), The Book'' (2021). It was released as a Single (music), single through Sony Music Entertainment Japan on September 1, 2020. Inspired by Tsubasa Yamaguchi's manga ''Blue Period (manga), Blue Period'' and based on a story text ''Ao o Mikata ni'', the song is described as "a cheering song that inspires listeners by immersing themselves in what they like and expressing what they see." The music video was uploaded on December 1, and surpassed 100 million views on May 30, 2022. The English version, titled "Blue", was released on October 29, 2021. "Gunjō" was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) after surpassing 500 million streams in the country, the duo's second song after "Yoru ni Kakeru". Live performances Yoasobi performed "Gunjō" for the first time as a full group, including band member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoru Ni Kakeru
is the debut single by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their debut EP, '' The Book'' (2021). Its music video was first uploaded via YouTube on November 16, 2019, before being officially released on December 15, 2019 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song was based on Mayo Hoshino's short story, , which was published on the creative writing social media Monogatary.com. The song won Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan and landed Yoasobi a position as one of the Best 5 New Artists at the 35th Japan Gold Disc Award. The song and story depicts a man who is fascinated by a personification of death, Thanatos, who sent him a message "goodbye" and he tries to stop his girlfriend from suicide by jumping from height. The Hatsune Miku covered version of the song was included on member Ayase's EPs ''Ghost City Tokyo'' (2019), and '' Mikunoyoasobi'' (2021). The English version translated by Konnie Aoki, titled "Into the Night", was released on July 2, 2021, as Yoasobi's first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshita Street
is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps of Shibuya ward as Jingūmae 1 chōme to 4 chōme. In popular reference, Harajuku also encompasses many smaller backstreets such as Takeshita Street and Cat Street spreading from Sendagaya in the north to Shibuya in the south. Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion. Shopping and dining options include many small, youth-oriented, independent boutiques and cafés, but the neighborhood also attracts many larger international chain stores with high-end luxury merchandisers extensively represented along Omotesando. Harajuku Station on the East Japan Railway (JR East) Yamanote Line and Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station served by the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line also act as gateways to local attractions such as the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Gai
Center Gai (センター街 Sentā-gai) is a narrow street in Udagawachō (宇田川町), Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is a popular area for youths as it has a variety of popular brand name stores, fast food outlets and nightclubs. Its name is meant to signify how it is the "center" of Shibuya. It can be reached from Shibuya Station. Center Gai originated as a road built over culverts spanning the Udagawa River. On June 20, 1997, as a result of strong winds from typhoon No.7 Opal (08W, Kuring) that had descended on the Kantō region The is a geography, geographical region of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. In a common definition, the region includes the Greater Tokyo Area and encompasses seven prefectures of Japan, prefectures: Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, Gunma Prefe ..., a 4-ton archway at the entrance to Center Gai collapsed, killing one man outright, and injuring several others. References Shibuya {{tokyo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukiya (restaurant Chain)
Sukiya (すき家, stylized as SUKIYA) is a Japanese cuisine, Japanese restaurant chain specializing in ''gyūdon'' (beef bowl). It is the largest ''gyūdon'' chain in Japan. It operates over 2,000 stores in Japan, and has branch stores across Asia. Sukiya's owner, Zensho Holdings, is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and had sales of Japanese yen, ¥511 billion in 2016. Its slogan, printed in English language, English outside the restaurant, is "Save Time and Money". Aside from beef bowls, Sukiya also offers curry, and a wide variety of other foods. History The first Sukiya opened in 1982 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It was founded by Kentarō Ogawa (小川賢太郎), who originally worked at Yoshinoya, another ''gyūdon'' restaurant. Ogawa also founded Zensho Holdings, which owns Sukiya. Unlike its competitor Yoshinoya, Sukiya did not stop serving ''gyūdon'' during the 2004 ban on United States beef imports in Japan, American beef imports, instead switching to beef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsuya Foods
is a chain of restaurants, including , which sells gyūdon (or gyūmeshi), Japanese curry, and Table d'hôte, teishoku. Matsuya was established in Japan in 1966, founded by Toshio Kawarabuki. , Matsuya has 1,265 restaurants throughout 33 Prefectures of Japan, Japanese prefectures. Overseas stores can be found in China and Taiwan, Mongolia. In addition to Matsuya, the company operates a chain of restaurants including curry, tonkatsu, sushi, and Chinese cuisine, Chinese restaurants. In popular culture Matsuya has been a long-time sponsor of the ''Yakuza (series), Yakuza'' videogame franchise, and the game's staple location of Kamurocho has always featured two Matsuya-based restaurants. See also *Donburi *Sukiya (restaurant chain), Sukiya *Yoshinoya References External links Matsuya {{Food chains in Japan Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Fast-food chains of Japan Restaurants established in 1966 Restaurants in China Japanese companies established in 1966 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministop
(), a member of AEON, operates the Ministop convenience store franchise chain in Japan. Unlike most other convenience stores in Japan, Ministop stores feature a kitchen that prepares sandwiches, snacks and take out bento boxes on demand, and has a seating area where customers can sit down and eat immediately. Products The usual Japanese convenience store goods are available, such as magazines, manga comic books, soft drinks, contraceptives, onigiri; services include bill payment, photocopying, ticket purchase for events and ATM access. Ministop also has its own unique brand of fast food. The menu varies according to season and periodical promotions. A typical selection might include hot dogs, sandwiches, frozen desserts such as their flagship soft serve ice cream, kariman and '' chūkaman''—baozi-style buns with various fillings. International operations As of 2024, Ministop operates 164 stores in Vietnam, and is currently the only operation outside Japan. Former operati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FamilyMart
is a Japanese convenience store franchise chain, and a subsidiary of Itochu, a Japanese trading company. It is Japan's second largest convenience store chain, behind Seven-Eleven Japan. There are now 24,574 stores worldwide in Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan. Its headquarters is on the 17th floor of the Sunshine 60 building in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo. There were some stores in Japan with the name Circle K Sunkus under the operation of FamilyMart. FamilyMart currently has franchise stores in Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. FamilyMart stores sell typical Japanese convenience store goods, including basic grocery items, magazines, manga, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks like sake, nikuman (steamed pork buns), fried chicken, onigiri/omusubi (rice balls), and bento. FamilyMart is known for its distinctive doorbell melody, which plays upon entering the store. The doorbells are exclusively made by Panasonic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawson (store)
is a convenience store Franchising, franchise chain in Japan. The store originated in the United States in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, but exists today as a Japanese company based in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The company has its headquarters in East Tower of Gate City Ohsaki in Ōsaki, Tokyo, Ōsaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo. History Origins in Ohio In 1939, dairy owner James "J.J." Lawson started a store at his Broad Boulevard dairy plant in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to sell his milk. The Lawson's Milk Company grew into a chain of stores, primarily in Ohio. Lawson was bought out by Consolidated Foods in 1959. Lawson's neighborhood convenience stores were common in Ohio from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, selling milk, bread, eggs, orange juice, and specialty items such as deli counter "chipped" style ham and sour cream potato chip dips. Locations also extended into neighboring states such as Pennsylvania, where Lawson's had a presence in the Western Pennsylvania, western portion of the state, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
