#zipangu — Public Fediverse posts

From reality-show underdogs to one of Japan's most talked-about new acts, Hana's first year has already included chart-topping hits, opening a first-of-its-kind music festival and a nationwide tour. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/05/28/music/hana-zipangu-j-pop/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #musicfestivals #usjapanrelations #us #losangeles #california

From punk rock to ambient hip-hop to neo-idol pop, California music festival Zipangu made a case for Japanese music's global appeal beyond one sound — or one fandom. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/05/28/music/j-pop-festival-zipangu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #ado #musicfestivals #usjapanrelations #us #losangeles #california

What is Zipangu? A Japanese talent agency is taking its global ambitions to Los Angeles with a new festival this May. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/26/music/zipangu-music-festival-los-angeles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #ado #musicfestivals

Apparently, the Mongol Khans did try to conquer pre-Colonial #Philippines , but miserably failed.

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https://youtu.be/20IFdD_IOyI?si=AxuMZ1X27URBisaN

Also see this 2008 blog post from another: https://sambali.blogspot.com/2008/04/setsuko-matoba-zipangu-and-philippines.html

#Pilipinas #History #Zipangu #MarcoPolo @pilipinas @philippines