RIAJ reveals hard copy sales certifications for November

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (or ‘RIAJ’) has recently released their hard copy sales certifications for the month of November.

This certification is based off the total numbers of CDs and DVDs sold to retailers.

RIAJ hands out these awards based on the following standards:

Gold – 100,000 units sold
Platinum – 250,000 units sold; Double Platinum – 500,000 units …


Oricon announces full list for “2011 Yearly Album Ranking”

After the “2011 Oricon Yearly Ranking” for singles, Oricon has also revealed the results for albums. Check out who sold the most amount of albums in 2011 after the cut!


Lady Gaga brings “The Edge Of Glory” and “Born This Way” to Video Music Aid Japan!

One of Japan’s most ardent supporters through the tragic March 11th Great Tohoku Earthquake, Lady Gaga brought her best to MTV’s Video Music Aid Japan.

On her stage, she gave two passionate performances of her songs “The Edge Of Glory” and “Born This Way“.

Check them out below!

Thanks to ayasan for the tip!


Lady Gaga’s “THE EDGE OF GLORY” chosen as the theme song for “Jiu”

It’s been announced that Lady Gaga’s song “THE EDGE OF GLORY” was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s upcoming drama “Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari” which will start airing in July. “THE EDGE OF GLORY” is one of the tracks from Lady Gaga’s latest album “BORN THIS WAY” which reached No.1 on the rankings in many countries including …


Oricon reveals the monthly charts for May

Below are the results of the Oricon monthly charts for May.

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1. “Everyday, Kachuusha” – AKB48 : 5/25 (1,333,969)

2. “Let’s try again” – Team Amuse!! : 5/25 (189,917)

3. “My Home” – Kanjani 8 : 5/11 (179,255)

4. “WHITE” – KAT-TUN : 5/18 (164,226)

5. “Kakkowarui I love you!” – French Kiss : 5/11 (131,255)

6. “Smile” – BUMP OF CHICKEN : 5/11 (113,729)

7. “Laser …


Oricon reveals their weekly charts for June 6th

Oricon has revealed the results for its weekly charts for the week of June 6th.

Check ‘em out after the jump!