Now I see — there are countless ways to love, yet I remain lost in understanding... Today you hold me close, tomorrow you’ll turn away in hate. Hate me if you will. I have my refuge a letter steeped in ammonia, bearing all the words my heart cannot speak.

KARIKARIHATO

Unexpected Kiss

Anmonia to love

Vampire

Yari Na Osu

Namida wa nusunda

愛と獣

What really goes on inside Japan’s idol industry?

In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the strict no-dating and no-sex rules placed on J-pop idols — especially young women and girls. From public punishments and emotional control to the rise of AI-generated performers, we look deeper at the power dynamics, mental health impact and troubling double standards behind the glossy image of idol culture.

🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1oB8rKR8edU

This originally appeared as part of our Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube.

June 13, 2025 | Why Japan’s J-pop idol industry bans sex, dating and romance

「闇の中で」(Yami no Naka de) - In the Darkness

An intense, emotionally-driven electronic track featuring hypnotic Japanese vocals and heavy repetitive lyrics. Built around dark themes of isolation and inner struggle, this experimental piece combines trap-influenced beats with industrial electronic elements.

The song uses repetitive, mantra-like lyrics to create a hypnotic atmosphere, exploring themes of pain, loneliness, and emotional turmoil. Perfect for late-night listening or intense emotional moments.

Style: Dark Electronic / Experimental Trap
Language: Japanese
Mood: Dark, Intense, Emotional

#darkelectronic #japanesemusic #experimentaltrap #emotional #underground

闇の中で (Yami no Naka de)

「闇の中で」(Yami no Naka de) - In the Darkness

4 MINUTES OF BARS, NO FILLERS, NO HOOKS, JUST AN ONSLAUGHT OF LYRICALLY POWER.



All I Need Freestyle

the samurai's agony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKbwNT4U61k&t=213s

feared not loved

pain

sorrow

sakura blossoms

the samurai

the shogunate

kisama

the ronin

agony

A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).

I make dark ambient music, mostly viking/norse music, because well I love norse mythlogy!

XezaYT & RushFr are a rising duo blending emotional storytelling with ambient and experimental electronic soundscapes. Their music explores inner struggles, lost memories, and the feeling of drifting into the unknown — all wrapped in atmospheric textures and cinematic intensity. Whether it's a haunting instrumental or a bass-heavy remix, they aim to make every track hit deeper than sound.

Collaborating across styles and moods, they blur the lines between chill, dark, and intense — creating music that speaks to the soul.

Garrett Crawford, known as GMC, is an unashamedly Christian rapper from Cincinnati, Ohio. His 5th album, Last Of The Real was just released on Nov. 1st. Garrett's music has been featured on Rapzilla, The Wade-O-Radio show, Jam The Hype and, Trackstarz. His music has been played on national radio programs, as well as used on the soundtrack for the 2017 documentary Scientism Exposed 2.

New tracks tagged #Japanese Music