Over the years since starting this blog I have had to the opportunity to meet many persons who share my interest in Japan both locally and online. I have also met many Japanese persons who who share a similar interest in Jamaica that I do in their country Japan. Ryo the Skywalker is one such Japanese...

Jamaica has a rich musical heritage stretching back long before we even became an independent country. Jamaican musicians and entertainers such as Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff, Shabba Ranks, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sean Paul and the great Bob Marley among many others has made Jamaica much more than just...

One of the strongest bonds between Jamaica and Japan is Jamaica’s music and entertainment scene. Every year thousands of Japanese people visit Jamaica to experience Jamaica’s varied and vibrant music and culture. Recently I was introduced to the music of a very interesting singer from Japan....

Japan’s love affair with Jamaican music continues. Shibuya’s Seco Bar and Lounge is set to be transformed into a Caribbean themed party complete with Jamaican food like jerk chicken and patties on April 25th, May 23rd and June 27th. Poster, full details and directions below. Date: April...

Without a doubt music is one of the reasons that Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map. Jamaican music may be somewhat difficult to understand to outsiders but the Jamaican music industry is the most vibrant anywhere in the world and it continues to evolve with the people. In 50 years Jamaica’s...

I am still trying to do my best to highlight any Japan related news items in Jamaica’s local media. About a week ago I made a post about Masaya Hayashi – a music store owner from Japan with a keen interest in our vintage music. Recently I saw another interesting article in the newspaper...

Bob Marley is a worldwide icon and a personal role model of mine, the lyrical content of his songs remain relevant many decades after his death but it is sad that he doesn’t get the official attention he should get from his homeland Jamaica. I was emailed an online petition today that aims to get...

My post is mainly about Cherine Anderson, a beautiful and talented Jamaican actress/songstress who has grown and evolved over the years on Jamaican entertainment scene. I like her music and she has played excellent roles in movies the most memorable being Dancehall Queen and One Love. Cherine co-stared...

Local and International entertainment news overflowing the news on Shaggy and his new album to be released on November 13th. Shaggy is a good entertainer and I’ve always preferred cheerful “gyall tunes” (as we’d say in Jamaica) than the negative, profanity laden, violent rubbish...

I’m big anime fan and to me one of the most important parts of the anime experience is not even the anime itself but the intro and ending music and when I am ratings anime on a scale of one to ten I would give as much as two points for just the intro and ending music alone. Well my current favourite...