utatune Turns One!

Published November 30, 2024

Wow…utatune is officially one year old, and we’ve hit 100,000 total pageviews this month. Two big milestones!

Starting this website has been on my mind for a few years. Yet, it wasn’t until a year ago, that I decided to make it a reality.

What inspired me to start?

It’s a combination of things: first and foremost, my appreciation for the incredible artists in the Japanese music scene, as well as the growing global push for J-Pop in 2024. Honestly, I wanted to join this movement and celebrate this special chapter in Japan’s music history.

2024 was a challenging year for me, and creating this space to learn more about so many talented Japanese artists and their music, has been a bright spot.

What’s next for utatune?

As we move into 2025, I’ll keep posting new content and updating existing articles. I recently made some changes to the About page, with more information about utatune and who I am—feel free to check it out!

I have also started trying out some social media platforms, such as Bluesky, and will see how things go.

If there’s anything you’d like to see in the future, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

A big thank you!

Whether you’ve been reading from the start or just stumbled across the site, thank you so much for being here.