Japan Entertainment News

IMJ Corporation, based Tokyo, Japan introduces Over-the-top TV Stick for Connected TV experience . Very small android-based HDMI WiFi Stick gives rich and intuitive experience with user’s smart phone.

Putter King LLC, Japan’s first indoor miniature golf franchise and the maker of the hit iOS miniature golf game Putter King Adventure Golf, has announced the release of the same title for Android.

Pico World brings official Hatsune Miku items to Virtual World and Social Game Players

Motion picture production company Digital Frontier Inc. will be moving its Japan Headquarter to Shibuya, Tokyo.

Tokyo-based Samurai Factory announced that they have donated a total of over 70,000 manga and picture books throughout the areas affected by the earthquake/tsunami of March 11th in Tohoku Japan

PSOFT MOBILE, makers of the hit iOS app Zen Brush, releases “Azuki Wave”, a universal app for iPhone , iPad and iPod. Azuki Wave is a physics simulation of azuki beans rolling around in a zaru basket to produce the soothing sound of ocean waves.

IMJ Corporation, based Tokyo, Japan introduces Over-the-top TV Stick for Connected TV experience . Very small android-based HDMI WiFi Stick gives rich and intuitive experience with user’s smart phone.

P SOFTHOUSE Co., Ltd. releases the latest versions of its plugins “PSOFT Pencil+ 3.05” and “PSOFT Liquid+ 1.53” which are compatible with Autodesk 3ds Max 2013.

SOUL OVER THE RACE Vol. 2, the third compilation album in the SOUL OVER THE RACE series recorded in Tokyo featuring all Japanese singers and musicians, is now available for worldwide digital download through iTunes.

An exclusive license agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and Shirma Rouse Music allowing Japan distribution of Shirma’s debut album, “Chocolate Coated Dreams,” in both physical and digital formats.

F-Plat, Inc. , who provides one of Japan's favorite cloud-sourcing site, has opened a teaser website for FAST-MANGA.com. On FAST-MANGA.com, companies and individuals can easily order manga and anime from Japanese manga artists online.

Digital Frontier announced that it had acquired Fly Studio in Malaysia, which specializes in CG production for game cinematic, TV commercials and feature film VFX.

Putter King LLC, Japan’s first indoor miniature golf franchise and the maker of the hit iOS miniature golf game Putter King Adventure Golf, has announced the release of the same title for Android.

Pico World brings official Hatsune Miku items to Virtual World and Social Game Players

PSOFT MOBILE announces the release of iEyeCamera for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad 2. iEyeCamera is a camera app that uses the new face detection technology introduced in iOS 5 to apply real-time effects to the eyes and face of the video subjects.

Digital Frontier, a motion picture company in Japan, establishes subsidiary in Taipei, Taiwan.

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and Sōl 2 Kēp Entertainment which will allow for Japan-wide physical distribution of Teri Tobin’s 14 track album, "Love Infinity."

Motion picture production company Digital Frontier Inc. will be moving its Japan Headquarter to Shibuya, Tokyo.

An exclusive license agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and neo-soul singer Song, and producers Tassel&Naturel which will allow Japan-wide distribution of her album, ‘Let Love Shine,’ featuring a cast of well-known artists.

PSOFT MOBILE, maker of the hit iOS app Zen Brush, is proud to announce the release of “AR Fighter” for iPhone and iPod Touch. AR Fighter is an AR (advanced reality) app that borrows from the beat' em up game style.

Tokyo-based Samurai Factory announced that they have donated a total of over 70,000 manga and picture books throughout the areas affected by the earthquake/tsunami of March 11th in Tohoku Japan

PSOFT MOBILE, makers of the hit iOS app Zen Brush, releases “Azuki Wave”, a universal app for iPhone , iPad and iPod. Azuki Wave is a physics simulation of azuki beans rolling around in a zaru basket to produce the soothing sound of ocean waves.

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and NtjaMusic which will pave the way for Japan-wide physical distribution of Ntjam Rosie’s album “Elle.”

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and FAVORITE Recordings. This agreement will allow for Japan-wide distribution of the CD and LP, "Number One," by France-based funkster Mr. President (aka Bruno "Patchworks" Hovart).

Katalyst Lab Inc. is proud to announce that episode 3 of “Maniac Tours” is now available for the iPad via download from the App Store. “Maniac Tours” is an original manga comic book created exclusively for the iPad.

Digital Frontier Inc. motion capture studio “OPAKIS” installs 100 VICON T160 high resolution cameras, a revolutionary resolution of 16 megapixels, to challenge the global CG market.

PSOFT MOBILE has announced the release of the Zen Brush Art Book iOS app. Proceeds from sales of this app will be donated to assist the victims and reconstruction efforts in the area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11.

PSOFT MOBILE is proud to announce the release of “AR Missile HD - Automatic Target Tracking”, an iPad 2 app that allows you to shoot target-tracking missiles at anything within your camera's sights.

Audio department of Marwah Studios has join hands with the most popular audio product company of Japan Yamaha

One minute silence was observed at Marwah Studios for all those who had lost life in natural disaster in Japan followed by art promotion.

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and Sacha Vee. This agreement allows Japan-wide distribution of Sacha Vee’s self-titled debut EP, "Sacha Vee," which features the NZ Bnet station No. 1 rated single ‘Patience.’

Animals on Board Lite offers all the fun of AoB without costing a dime!

"The show was on time and on target... they put on one heck of a performance for us and we would gladly have them back anytime. - Don Butcher, Entertainment Co-Chair - Hampton Bay Days

An exclusive agreement reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and LIX Music will allow Japan-wide distribution of Jeremy James’ album, “For You.” This exclusive Japan release includes an acoustic version of his popular song “Wonderful Woman.”

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and E. Harley Management, LLC., which will pave the way for Japan-wide physical distribution of Elijah Bland’s sophomore album, “Soulcentric.”

Animals on Board promises something for everyone.

American/Dutch/Japanese band Sinnocular is pleased to announce their partnership with Netherlands based DistributionLabel to help facilitate the worldwide release of their groundbreaking self-titled EP.

An exclusive agreement has been reached between SWEET SOUL RECORDS and TruSoul Entertainment which will pave the way for Japan-wide physical and digital distribution of Innosphere’s debut EP, "Shine."

Magajin.com, a Manga and Anime drawing community announces Wacom x Magajin Global Illustration Competition for aspiring illustrators from all over the world.

Tokyo based inspirational and motivational Music Production Company Pall Mall Music has been set up by Artists Steven Damian and German Garnacho. This Production Team will write for, produce, consult, coach and guide Bands and Artists to success.

Actor Shin Koyamada was named the International Goodwill Ambassador of Okayama Prefecture in Japan.

On the occasion of the Valentine’s Day, musicJAPANplus is proud to announce the ranking of “Visual-kei Artist to whom I want to give chocolate”. The band the GazettE won the 1st place while GACKT, won the 2nd place in the vote.

Tokyo, Japan (Mar 3, 2010) – Monstar Lab announced today the release of Japanese Smash Girls, the first iPhone Application that gives users the ability to enjoy virtual guitar smashing.

The new up and coming international band Sinnocular is proud to announce that their debut EP will be available to the world in the end of January 2010.

Tokyo-based multilingual online video service launches renewed website

TOKYO, JAPAN, November 25, 2009 -- Phyzios Inc. released a beta version of PHYZIOS Studio, a web application based on its 2D physics engine, PHYZIOS Engine, on November 25th, 2009.

GIFU, Japan Nov. 18, 2009 – ForYourAnime.com is announcing the giveaway of a 20-inch Death Note Ryuk Shinigami statue to a user that registers an account with the website before Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.

Samurai Factory will send a team from Tokyo to the New York Anime Festival to present the service update of Manga Chat, a free online chatting service utilizing manga characters

Kanagawa, Japan-- On July 21, 2009, Cellnavi Corporation will release an adventure game, "iEscaper! -Escape from the Ninja's Lair-". The game will be sold in the Apple App Store for US$2.99, for iPhone and iPod touch.

Prolinea Intermedia Promotions Inc.(PIP Inc), linking Japan with overseas music culture, established with a vision of the development of Japanese Music Entertainment on the global stage will come into service on May 20, 2009.

Klaus Pierre, international action star to give motivational lectures in Singapore and on Mobile phones

III Records Singles CD, We're giving away three copies of III Singles compilation CD.

Sairis Group and Activate team up to deliver an exciting new Quicksilver branded in-store MobiActions mobile game for the launch of Quicksilver’s new flagship store in Tokyo.

Rising Cosplay Craze Triggers Digital Magazine Arrival

Trends Mobile has chosen Musictrax.sg to power the popular Mitac Mio & Eten Glofiish mobile phones distributed in Singapore.

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