[News] Utada Hikaru named the most influencial artist of the decade by Japan Times

[SunshineSlayer]

^ She definitely has been a big influence; I just don't like how the author trashes everyone who isn't Hikki in order to make her seem great.

Originally Posted by Andrenekoi

It's funny cuz it's not written by japanese people, is it?
I was reading it... and it seens to be a full of prejudice site by foreing people towards Japan sometimes...

No, its not written by Japanese (and not really read by them either). It's more a resource for foreigners living in Japan or who used to live there, to get news in English. I've noticed with their articles about music, that people like Utada, who are much more American style in her vocals and everything get praise, but those that are much more Japanese (such as the entire idol institution) get trashed. Like in this article where they praise Hikki singing from her diaphragm which is a much more common technique in the west as opposed to many asian singers who don't. Really though, one isn't necessarily better than the other, it all comes down to personal taste.