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Summon the Roses is a media website dedicated to promoting Japanese music in North America. Our mission is to publish articles and interviews while sharing J-music with audiences worldwide.

We actively participate in a wide range of events and anime conventions, and conduct interviews with artists both in Japan and internationally.

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