If you’re feeling trapped in a perpetual cycle of cash-based payday loans then you’re not the only one. Twelve million Americans borrow payday loans every year, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) estimates over 80% of payday loans are carried over or renewed in two weeks. Payday lenders earn the […]
Lesson 2: Focus on where you want to go While debt can seem overwhelming, adopting a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset is crucial, says Wasserman. A growth mindset means believing that things can change and you can be the one to change them. “Take that statement of ‘I’ll always be in debt’ and […]
For most Americans, there is little doubt that the current Coronavirus pandemic wave induced by Omicron and burning inflationary pressures make life difficult. It is against this very concerning backdrop that millions of hard-working Americans are doing their best to make ends meet for themselves and their families every day. Congress was well aware of […]
There are certain anime songs that other otaku will immediately recognize. They may not always understand what the singers are saying, especially when there is a language barrier, but they can at least be excited enough by the song to try to learn some of the lyrics. These are the songs that only take a […]
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As property values soared through 2021, homeowners in the United States found themselves with significantly more equity in their property – and historically low interest rates gave them more incentive to transform equity cash. To get an idea of how homeowners planned to spend that money — and how those plans differed between major metropolitan […]
Millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but are held back by high-interest credit card debt, a new survey has found. (iStock) Credit cards have many benefits, such as the ability for consumers to earn rewards on their purchases and boost their credit scores. But revolving credit card debt that’s carried […]
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On a day-to-day basis, paying bills can be a real challenge for most individuals and households. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial situation has worsened, highlighting the need for most people to obtain emergency cash. Payday loans give you access to short-term funds, but usually at a higher interest rate. Most payday loans are […]
Rawpixel/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re looking to reduce your debt this year, you’re not alone. According to Fidelity’s 2022 Financial Resolutions Study, 41% of respondents said paying off debt was one of their top financial resolutions. When you’re paying off the debts you owe, it can be motivating to see that you’re making progress, which means […]
Kohima: Entering the new year with a lot of positivity and sharing messages of hope along the way, the Tetseo Sisters released a cover of the Japanese song “Ue O Muite Arukou” on Friday. “We’ve always loved trying songs in different languages and cultures. This particular song just sounded right. It’s a song about hope […]
Our correspondentKohima | January 14 Kicking off the new year with a message of hope, the Tetseo Sisters have released a cover of the beloved Japanese song “Ue O Muite Arukou” made famous by Kyu Sakumoto in 1961 in Japan and 1963 in the United States. Set amid Kohima’s golden cosmos, the bittersweet song captures […]
Noriko Yonami performs a duet of “Amagi Goe” with Mr. Arai. (Photos by TOMOKO NAGAI / Rafu Shimpo) Nippon Kashu Kyokai USA Tomonokai (Japan Singers Association USA Friendship Club) had its inauguration ceremony on September 5th at the Miyako Hybrid hotel in Torrance. USA Tomonokai was born from a meeting between the association and its […]
The meta-meme of “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley and its seemingly endless permutations feeling a bit like the internet’s own cosmic background radiance – a static synth-pop hiss playing on a loop against all the other chaos. Pausing long enough to consider the dynamics at play in the cyclical nature of references […]
TWICE first performed their new Japanese single “Perfect World” as part of a Japanese program called “The Music Day 2021”. All nine women looked immaculate in black outfits of various models. The song ‘Perfect World’ is part of the Japanese studio album of the same name. The entire album will be released on July 28 […]
SONY Music Japan taps into childhood and releases official remixes for several anime-themed songs, including Naruto and Boruto. For people who have followed the anime, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations’, recent arcs have started to get tougher. To help celebrate and share their own love for the Naruto series, dance music artists, including Slushii, CORSAK, and […]
“Aniera Festa” is the largest outdoor anime song festival in Nagano Prefecture, held annually in September since 2017. After last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the This year’s event will be held at Komaba Park in Saku City, Nagano, on September 18-19, 2021, under the new name “Nagano Aniera Festa 2020 to 2021.” […]
The day of his birthday, Megumi Hayashibara gives fans a reason to celebrate, too. There is a lot of anime voice actresses, but there is only one Megumi Hayashibara. After debuting voicing an invisible (and upset) neighbor in Ikkoku House in 1986, Hayashibara worked in the industry continuously without any ebb in his popularity, currently […]
If any of you have been waiting for some new music from the Grammy nominees BTS, well, the wait is over. The news has just fallen that they are going to release a Japanese album, BTS, THE BEST, June 16! The album will contain a total of 23 tracks which will be mostly made up […]
Otaku come in all types. Some like to collect all the merchandise, some prefer to decorate their cars with their favorite anime, and some learn every dance from their favorite idol anime. Dancing is actually a popular pastime for many otaku; for example, one way for fans of otaku idol and anime songs to show […]
@arisa.teo / TikTok In November 1979, Japanese singer Miki Matsubara, then 19 years old, released her first single “Mayonaka no Door – Stay With Me” – a song that defined the city pop genre in Japan. Now, over 40 years later, his song has resurfaced and become a huge hit, all thanks to TikTok. So […]
@ arisa.teo / TikTok In November 1979, 19-year-old Japanese singer Miki Matsubara released her debut single “Mayonaka no Door – Stay With Me” – a song that came to define the city’s pop genre in Japan. Now, over 40 years later, her song has resurfaced and become a huge hit – all thanks to TikTok. […]
Reveal comes 10 years to the day after the group’s debut. One of the big changes in anime songs in the modern age is the rise of on-camera performances by singers. It is now a given that top talent will not only appear at fan events promoting individual anime, but also on tour and produce […]
Billboard JAPAN has released the sales rankings for the first half of 2020 (November 25, 2019 to May 24, 2020). Highest Ranked Song in its Overall Anime Song Ratings “HOT Animation” is, as expected, “Gurenge”, the OP theme for tv anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba interpreted by LiSA. The song was released digitally on […]
Subscribers must cancel their subscription before March 31 to avoid continued charges ANiUTa Co., Ltd. announced Monday that it will be terminating the service of the US version of the ANiUTa anime song streaming service on March 31, 2020. ANiUTa stressed in the announcement that subscribers must cancel their subscription by March 31 or the […]
Watch a teenaged Connelly advertise a Technics product while singing in perfect Japanese. For decades, Hollywood celebrities and big names from around the world have appeared in Japanese television commercials. Few of them are able to boast of having a number one hit in Japan as a result of this, but one person who can […]
Streaming could change the way opening anime themes are created Anime Music Producer Akihiro Tomita say that Netflix and online streaming will change the length of the opening and ending themes of the anime. At an “Anime Industry Cross-Talk” event in Shinjuku LOFT / PLUS ONE On September 9, Tomita shared her thoughts on the […]
Japanese anime fans list their suitors for a modern day Japanese national anthem. The current Japanese anthem, Kimigayo, has a long history, the lyrics dating back to a Heian period (794-1185) waka poem. Its ties to pre-war imperialism, however, mean it has its critics. Maybe it’s time for a change, something a little more in […]
Surreal scene as Taipei club dancers go wild for Japanese remix Theme song from the anime Hamtaro. While people’s musical preferences may differ, there aren’t many people who don’t find themselves at least tapping their feet when a song they love comes along. In a night club, the right song at the right time can […]
Trying to keep up with all those opening and ending themes from your favorite anime? Now you can stay tuned to the latest anime song charts at Anisong Station! This program will feature Top 10 charts of the latest anime songs as well as exclusive studio recordings, live performances and much more !! There are […]
Even in the world of Japanese pop music, anime songs are their own special breed. Shamelessly sentimental, energetically explosive, or sometimes both, not everyone can grab a mic and sing a performance that will capture the hearts of legions of otaku, which is why Japanese music college just announced a brand new course, aimed at […]
If you’ve played a Japanese video game, watched an anime, or read a manga, you’ve seen them: school girls. Idols, in particular, are the lightest and mellow part of the spectrum. They represent the fantasies of their fans. Not the Seifuku Kojo Iinkai (School Uniform Improvement Committee) idol collective, or SKi. These girls are standing […]