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Miliyah Kato to Sing 'How Far I'll Go' for Japan Release of 'Moana'Miliyah Kato to Sing 'How Far I'll Go' for Japan Release of 'Moana'J-pop superstar Miliyah Kato will sing 'How Far I'll Go,' the Academy Award-nominated song from 'Moana,' for the movie's release in Japan.Bradley SternBradley Stern
Justin Bieber Teams Up With 'PPAP' Star For Japanese CommercialJustin Bieber Teams Up With 'PPAP' Star For Japanese CommercialJustin Bieber has teamed up with Japanese viral star Piko Taro, of 'PPAP' fame, on a commercial for SoftBank. Erica RussellErica Russell
Charli XCX and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Collaborate on 'Crazy Crazy'Charli XCX and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Collaborate on 'Crazy Crazy'British pop star Charli XCX and J-pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu team up on 'Crazy Crazy.'Erica RussellErica Russell
Utada Hikaru Debuts 'Boukyaku (feat. KOHH)' Music Video on Her BirthdayUtada Hikaru Debuts 'Boukyaku (feat. KOHH)' Music Video on Her BirthdayThe Japanese-American pop icon returns in 2017 to surprise us on her birthday with an artsy visual for her atmospheric 'Fantome' standout.Bradley SternBradley Stern
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Drops Colorful 'Harajuku Iyahoi' Video: WatchKyary Pamyu Pamyu Drops Colorful 'Harajuku Iyahoi' Video: WatchThis one goes out to all the Harajuku girls. Erica RussellErica Russell
Utada Hikaru Releases 'Simple & Clean' Remix Package, Will Return for 'Kingdom Hearts 3' ThemeUtada Hikaru Releases 'Simple & Clean' Remix Package, Will Return for 'Kingdom Hearts 3' ThemeThe Japanese pop superstar's 'Kingdom Hearts' classic gets remixed for the latest game in the series — and she's already working on a brand new theme.Bradley SternBradley Stern
Who Is Utada Hikaru? 20 Songs to KnowWho Is Utada Hikaru? 20 Songs to KnowA formal introduction to the record-breaking, chart-topping Japanese pop icon.Bradley SternBradley Stern
Utada Hikaru Debuts 'Tomodachi,' a Nod to LGBT Community About Unrequited LoveUtada Hikaru Debuts 'Tomodachi,' a Nod to LGBT Community About Unrequited LoveThe song, a collaboration with Nariaki Obukuro, was written from the perspective of a gay person falling for a straight friend.Bradley SternBradley Stern
Utada Hikaru Returns to TV with 'Music Station' Performance of 'Sakura Nagashi'Utada Hikaru Returns to TV with 'Music Station' Performance of 'Sakura Nagashi'Following her hiatus away from the music scene, Utada Hikaru returns to Japanese television with her first live performance in years.Bradley SternBradley Stern