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Travis Japan, Live in Hong Kong! Statement from Leader Kaito "Chaka" Miyachika on the Performance

J-Pop idol group Travis Japan has been causing an international stir since the release of their debut single "JUST DANCE!" on October 28 this year. The vibrant single has emerged onto the music landscape with a bang as it has already charted on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and U.S. Billboard Global 200. In a press release issued by their management, the renowned Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, Travis Japan's leader Kaito "Chaka" Miyachika made a statement regarding their recent appearance at the UNIK Asia Festival in Hong Kong on December 11: Travis Japan was honored to participate in the UNIK Asia Festival in Hong Kong. It was our first time not only at the festival but to the region overall, and we were touched to have such a wonderful new experience so soon after the release of our first single. Going to new places and meeting new people enables us to have a wider point of view, and we are eager to accrue even more such experiences as we contin

[Exclusive Interview] Acclaimed Director Kensuke Kawamura Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of His Music Video Production for ARASHI!

ARASHI Fans! He also unveils the original plot and unpublished storyboards of the music video for a song that you'd never imagine. Kensuke Kawamura, the director of the music videos and commercials, talks about his music video direction for ARASHI. Kawamura has directed music videos for numerous major artists in Japan and commercials for large corporations such as Coca-Cola, Asahi Beer and Nikon. He has won several awards at the prestigious Japanese music festivals such as VMAJ and MVA . — First, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to respond. You have provided me with such an intriguing story. I am just thrilled to be able to share it with the readers. “My apologies in advance. I just couldn’t keep my replies short. It is what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the creation.” — Not a problem. I asked for brief answers, so that no part of the interview would be omitted. WPVR Platinum Vibes Radio 's program director, Kevin James, kindly allowed me to post the uncut, unedited