Queen in Japan • 日本の愛されたクイーン

Ongaku Senka (which translates roughly to “Music Specialist”), ran from 1967 to 1987 and was a popular music magazine for fans of Western music in Show-era Japan. Earlier issues are known for their uncanny cover illustrations, probably as a copyright workaround. They also had a tendency to feature bands on the cover without offering any real content on said bands inside. While Ongaku Senka didn't play as strong a role in introducing Queen to Japan as did Music Life, it's still a notable source of content. Its publisher, Ongaku Senkasha, dissolved in 2017, leaving little in the way of an Internet footprint. I’ve cobbled this list together from original research and will be adding to it as I can. Issues not listed here might still contain Queen content.

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980s - On

1974

Apr 1974

Content unknown. I believe this is the earliest appearance of Queen in Ongaku Senka.

Jul 1974

Content unknown.

Sep 1974

Content unknown.

1975

Apr 1975

Special Feature: All about Queen! Color photos

May 1975

• Queen is Best!
Cover + photospread

Jun 1975

• Queen Makes Us Be Good
• Queen Concert in Japan
• A Complete Report on Queen's Trip to Japan + Interview
Cover + both color & B&W photo spreads, notice of "Special Seat for Queen's Fan" sections in upcoming issues

Jul 1975

• Our Nice Brothers, Queen!!
• Special Seat for Queen's Fan: Relive their Trip to Japan!
Cover, B&W photos including a pic from the set of Star Sen

Aug 1975

• Special Seat for Queen's Fan: Song Commentary pt. 1
Cover. Came with 16 page color photobooklet "QUEEN ON STAGE", which seems to be a relatively rare item.

Sep 1975