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Wayne Gabel
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 29, 2006
J-cool factor struggles to woo NYC
For someone who stands to gain from the hot topic of Japan's "Gross National Cool," Taeko Baba ought to be the last to pop the phenomenon's bubble.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 8, 2006
Taking J-rock values stateside
On the eve of the longest and perhaps most important tour of their almost decade-long career, Dir en grey were putting on a brave face.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 11, 2006
Earth Celebration 2006
When & where: Aug. 18-20 at venues in and around the Ogi district of Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island. Pre-events start Aug. 13.

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