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On Saturday, May 16th, 2026, Pasadena became the center of a massive celebration of Japanese music and culture as the inaugural Zipangu Festival delivered an unforgettable lineup packed with high-energy performances, emotional moments, and nonstop crowd interaction. From explosive rock bands to genre-defying pop stars, the festival showcased just how diverse and globally influential Japan’s music scene has become. Fans…
This past weekend, the heart of downtown Los Angeles pulsed with the electric energy of Matsuri ’25 LA, an unforgettable celebration of Japanese music and culture. Held on March 16, 2025, at the Peacock Theater and presented by Toyota Group, CEIPA Organization, and Goldenvoice, the event not only served as a milestone for J-pop’s international presence but also contributed to…
88rising’s Head In The Clouds Los Angeles 2023 took place on August 5th and 6th, in Pasadena, California! The annual festival took over the Brookside at the Rose Bowl once again for their 5th year anniversary. With artists coming from around the world, the festival brought in thousands of people who explored the music, culture, and of course, the magic,…
ATARASHII GAKKO! (also known as Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders), a 4-member girl group from Japan, talk about their appearance at Head In The Clouds LA 2022, their concepts and so much more. While they officially made their Japanese debut in 2017, they made their global debut in 2021 through 88Rising. They’ve been making a name for themselves by being featured…
If you thought Blackpink being at Coachella was a big deal for Asian representation, Head In The Clouds 2021 for sure topped that! Head In The Clouds Festival With over 30K attendees, Head In The Clouds by 88Rising was definitely a festival you needed to be at! This year, the festival was hosted at the Brookside at the Rose Bowl…