List of Songs Played/流されました曲のリスト

Scripted by: Andy and Echo

Hosted by: Anna & Eric

Quality assured by: Miki

Audio Edited and Uploaded by: Dean

Finish out this year (and decade!) with our Top 20 countdown of this year’s most popular hits! Join Anna and Eric as they reminisce about the past year while gearing up for an exciting 2020. Old acquaintances should not be forgotten in the case of some of our superstars featured on this countdown; Kenshi Yonezu, Masaki Suda, WANIMA, Aimyon, Sheena Ringo, and many, many more! 

Song List:

10. 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) – 馬と鹿 (Uma to Shika)

9. BUMP OF CHICKEN – Aurora 

8. Official髭男dism (Official Higedandism) – 宿命 (Shukumei)

7. aimer (エメ) – I Beg You 

6. サカナクション (Sakanaction) – 忘れられないの (Wasurerarenai no)

5. King Gnu – 白日 (Hakujitsu)

4. ONE OK ROCK – Wasted Nights

3. Official髭男dism (Official Higedandism) – Pretender

2. あいみょん (Aimyon) – ハルノヒ (Harunohi)

1. back number – HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hopefully, you’re not too full on all those holiday treats, as we bring to you one list you don’t need to worry about being naughty or nice for. It’s your J-top ten December countdown, unwrapped by your host Kirby. Who needs frankincense and myrrh when you can have gifts from the likes of: Aimyon, Radwimps and Perfume, as well as our Indie Spotlight Jared Kubokawa.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: Kirby
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:
10. AI – Baby You Can Cry [NEW] 9. BiSH – リズム(Rizumu) [NEW] 8. CHAY – 伝えたいこと (Tsutaetaikoto) [NEW] 7. 秦基博 (Motohiro Hata) – Raspberry Lover [+2] 6. RADWIMPS – 大丈夫 (Daijōbu) [NEW] 5. 山下達郎 (Tatsurō Yamashita)- レシピ (RECIPE)
4. あいみょん (Aimyon) – 空の青さを知ってる人 (Sora no Aosa o Shiru Hito yo) (-2)
3. 椎名林檎 (Ringo Sheena) 公然の秘密 (Kōzen no himitsu)
2. Perfume – 再生 (Saisei)
1. Official 髭男dism (Official Higedandism) – イエスタディ (Yesterday)(=)

Indie Spotlight: Jared Kubokawa – Ojiichan no Uta

Time to get that black eyeliner, lipstick and nail varnish at the ready as things are looking pretty visual kei with Content Producer Hayley’s Artist of The Month pick: The GazettE. Join Ethel as she guides you through some of the bands vast catalogue of tracks. No need to deny yourself all things J-Rock this month.

 Scripted by: Hayley

Hosted by: Ethel

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Dean

 

Songlist:

5) Distress And Coma (2009)

4) Inside Beast (2013)

3) Filth In The Beauty (2006)

2) Cassis (2005)

1) Shiver (2010)

Tune into this episode as Anna and Eric discuss the impact of Hispanic and Latin American influences in Japanese music and culture! Enjoy the conversation as well as tunes from  山口百恵 (Momoe Yamaguchi) and 中森明菜 (Akina Nakamori) as well as others.

Scripted by: Eric

Hosted by: Eric & Anna

Quality Assured by: Recca

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Dean 

Songlist:

1. 山口百恵 (Momoe Yamaguchi)- 謝肉祭 (Shanikusai)

2. 中森明菜 (Akina Nakamori) – TANGO NOIR

3. THE BOOM- 手紙 (Tegami)

4. Mon Laferte – Antes De Ti

Halloween may be over but we still have plenty of treats for you on this November 2019 Japan Top 10 Countdown! Enjoy a bountiful list of JPop favorites like Aimyon, Hikaru Utada, Kenshi Yonezu, and more.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Andy
Hosted by: Recca
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

10. Phantom Joke – UNISON SQUARE GARDEN (NEW)
9. Raspberry Lover -　秦基博 (Motohiro Hata) (NEW)
8. 傘 (Kasa) – King Gnu (NEW)
7. 君の隣にいたいから (Kimi no Tonari ni Itai Kara) – SHISHAMO (NEW)
6. 浪漫と算盤 (Roman to Soroban) – 椎名林檎と宇多田ヒカル (Ringo Sheena & Hikaru Utada) (NEW)
5. Same Thing- 星野原 (Gen Hoshino) (ft.Superorganism) (NEW)
4.旅のつづき (Tabi no Tsudzuki) -竹内まりや (Mariya Takeuchi) (NEW)
3.馬と鹿 (Uma to Shika) – 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) (-2)
2.空の青さを知ってる人 (Sora no Aosa o Shiru Hito yo) -あいみょん (Aimyon) (+1)
1.イエスタディ (Yesterday) – Official 髭男dism (Official Higedandism) (NEW)

Indie Spotlight: Ayelet – Naomi San

Scripted & Hosted by: Andy

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio edited by: Dean

10) E.C.D.T (1999)

9) GHOST (2007)

8) TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT (2006)

7) LET IT GO (2008)

6) Feel (2005)

5) Firestarter (2000)

4) Fool Groove (2005)

3) WINTERLONG (2008)

2) Moon on the Water (2005)

1)  HIT IN THE USA (2004)

FOR PREMIUM PLUS:

12) SOLITAIRE (2006)

11) WINDOM(2000)

Hosted by: Sandra, Darcy, Recca, Anna, Andy, Dean, Hayley, William, Ethel, Eric, Vincent, Miki, Tadamichi

Audio edited by: Tadamichi

QA by: Miki

Tune into our 300th episode celebration, where our past and present staff members bring you some of their favorite tracks from this decade. And we didn’t forget you, the listener! If you submitted a shoutout + song request, we’ve included it in this special episode too!

Note: We aren’t able to provide a song list for this episode due to extensive nature of this episode. Should you want to inquire a song you heard, please email us at info@jtop10.jp or message us on our social networks; they can be found at jtop10.jp. Thank you for your understanding.

Enjoy Halloween season with this month’s spellbinding October J-top 10 countdown. Though we can’t promise Yōkai, ghouls and ghosts, we can offer some enchanting treats by the likes of Aimyon, Kenshi Yonezu, and Perfume, as well as a J-top ten indie spotlight HYPERCONFIDENCE. No tricks here we promise. 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Kirby

Audio edited and Uploaded by: Dean

 Songlist:

10) miwa – リブート

9) 山本彩 (Sayaka Yamamoto) – 棘 

8) BLUE ENCOUNT – バッドパラドックス

7)嵐 (Arashi)- BRAVE

6)スピッツ Spitz- ありがとさん 

5) Perfume – Challenger

4)マカロニえんぴつ – ヤングアダルト

3) あいみょん (Aimyon) – 空の青さを知る人よ 

2) Official髭男dism – 宿命 (shukumei)

1)米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) – 馬と鹿

Indie Spotlight: HYPERCONFIDENCE

Jam out to top tunes and deep cuts by famed anime songstress LiSA, our audio editor Tadamichi’s pick for Artist of the Month!  Ethel will guide you through LiSA’s decade-long journey as an artist, from her days with Girls Dead Monster through her illustrious solo career.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Recca

Hosted by: Ethel

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

5) Orange Cider (2015)

4) Empty MERMAiD (2015)

3) Little Devil Parade (2017)

2) ADAMAS (2018)

1)  紅蓮華 (Gurenge) (2019)

Join Erin and new host Anna, with special guest anime expert Will, as they discuss the future of anime in Japan.  What’s trending in the 2010s, and how will things pan out in the future? Only time will tell, but until then, our hosts will gaze into the J top 10 crystal ball and offer their insights, accompanied by some hot ani-songs from recent years.  

Scripted by: Recca

Hosted by: William, Erin & Anna

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy

Songlist: 

SEKAI NO OWARI – Rain (from Mary and the Witch’s Flower)

喜多村英梨 (Eri Kitamura) – 掌 -show- (from Knights of Sidonia)

True – A.I.C.O. (アイコ) (from A.I.C.O. Incarnation)

川井憲次 (Kenji Kawai) – Ghost in the Shell (Steve Aoki Remix) 

No Name – 希望について (Kibou ni Tsuite) (from AKB0048)

This episode of JTop 10 has been proudly supported by our friends at KawaiiBox! Visit them using our special URL at https://www.kawaiibox.com/jtop10 to get $5 off your order!

Start September off right with a star-studded J-top 10 countdown! Kenshi Yonezu, Aimyon, and RADWIMPS bring a solid rock vibe to the end of summer. All rounded out with a Brazilian-influenced indie spotlight from MIC and Rappin’ Hood.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Andy

Hosted by: Kirby

Audio Edited by: Eric

Uploaded by: Jack

Songlist:

10) Tokyo SKA Paradise Orchestra ft. 桜井和寿 – リボン[NEW]

9)  miwa- リブート[NEW]

8) Bump Of Chicken  – Aurora [-4]

7) 愛はスローにちょっとずつ – Southern All Stars [NEW]

6) 米津玄師  – 馬と鹿　[NEW]

5) King GNU – 飛行艇 [NEW]

4) RADWIMPS – 愛にできることはまだあるかい [-3]

3) あいみょん  – 真夏の夜の匂いがする [-1]

2) サカナクション – 忘れられないの [+2]

1) Official 髭男dism – 宿命 [NEW]

Indie Spotlight: MIC feat. Rappin’ Hood – TRY

Boy Band Bonus: ANTIME – Number One

Vocaloid Extra: 巡音ルカ (Megurine Luka) – MEGANE

Our host Erin brings you her pick for September Artist of the Month!! With guest host and Audio Editor Tommy get ready to say “Hi Hi” to Erin’s featured selection, Puffy AmiYumi!!

Scripted by: Erin

Hosted by: Erin & Tommy Rei

Quality Assurance by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

5) Electric Beach Fever (Nagisani Matsuwaru Et Cetra) (2002)

4) Susume Nonsense (2018)

3) Joining a Fanclub (2004)

2) Cosmic Wonder (Cosmic Nagaretabi) (2000)

1) Hi Hi (2004)

Though it is the middle of summer, Ethel and Andy are headed back to school early to talk about Japanese school culture. Enjoy as they reminisce and discuss differences in school life in Japan. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Scripted by: Andy
Hosted by: Ethel & Andy
Quality Assured by: Hayley
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist: 

1. HALCALI – エレクトリック先生
2. ももいろクローバーZ – ワニとシャンプー
3. ウルフルズ – ガッツだぜ!!
4. 大塚愛 – プラネタリウム
5. アンジェラ・アキ – 手紙～拝啓　十五の君へ～

Don’t forget to grab some factor 50 and your best shades as Kirby brings you some scorching new summer hits for the J-Top Ten Early August countdown. 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Kirby

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

10) LiSA – 紅蓮華 (Gurenge) [-1]

9) 10-FEET – ハローフィクサー (Hello Fixer) [New]

8)スキマスイッチ (Sukima Suicchi) – 青春 (Seishun) [New]

7) ヤバイTシャツ屋さん (Yabai T-Shirts Yasan)- 癒着☆NIGHT [New]

6) WANIMA – 夏のどこかへ (Natsu no doko kahe) [New]

5) サカナクション (Sakanaction) – 忘れられないの (Wasurerarenai no) [-4]

4) Bump Of Chicken  – Aurora [+2]

3) TWICE – Breakthrough [New]

2) あいみょん – 真夏の夜の匂いがする [+2]

1) RADWIMPS – 愛にできることはまだあるかい (Ai ni Dekiru koto wa Mada Arukai; Eng: Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?) [New]

Indie Spotlight: 宗藤竜太  —  いじわる

Our host Erin brings you this August’s Artist of the Month!! With guest host and Audio Editor Tommy with his featured selection, Do As Infinity!!

Scripted by: Hayley

Hosted by: Erin & Tommy Rei

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

5) 化身の獣  (Keshin no Juu) (2018)

4) Heart (2000)

3) Rakuen (2004)

2) Mahou no Kotoba) (2003)

1)  深い森 (Fukai Mori) (2001)

Are you ready to go on Japan Top 10’s mini tour of some of the greatest idol groups of the 2010s? Join Eric and Erin as they listen to EXILE, BiSH, Arashi, and more on our idol-infused episode. Happy listening!

Scripted by: Amanda
Hosted by: Eric & Erin
Quality Assured by: Miki
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

5) 嵐 — Doors〜勇気の軌跡〜 (2017)

4) BiSH — Paint it Black (2018)

3) Sandaime J Soul Brothers — Best Friend’s Girl (2010)

2) GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE — Big City Rodeo (2017)

1) AKB48 — フライングゲット (2011)

Your host Eric brings an abundance of new songs from the likes of: Aimyon, ALEXANDROS and LiSA, as well as our Indie Spotlight, which this time shines on 80’s inspired Violet Vibe, and some heavyweight chart favourites for J-top ten’s Late July countdown.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted & Audio Edited by: Eric

Songlist:

10) GLAY – COLORS [New]

9) LiSA – 紅蓮華 (Gurenge) [New]

8) Ca Va? – ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanka) [-2]

7) Perfume – ナナナナナイロ (NaNaNaNaNairo) [+1]

6) Bump Of Chicken – Aurora [Re-entry]

5) あいみょん (Aimyon) –真夏の夜の匂いがする (Manatsu no Yoru no Nioi ga suru) [New]

4) [ALEXANDROS] – 月色ホライズン [New]

3) Sumika – イコール (Ikōru) [New]

2) スピッツ (Spitz) – 優しいあの子 (Yasashī ano ko) [=]

1) サカナクション (Sakanaction) – 忘れられないの (Wasure rarenai no) [=]

Indie Spotlight: Violet Vibe — Tell Me

Scripted by: Andy

Hosted by: William and Kirby

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

 Songlist:

10) TWICE – HAPPY HAPPY [new]

9) SIRUP – Pool [-2]

8) Perfume – ナナナナナイロ [new]

7) あいみょん – ハルノヒ [-5]

6) ビッケブランカ – Ca Va?  [new] 

5) Official髭男dism – Pretender [-4] 

4) 米津玄師 – 海の幽霊 [new] 

3) Superfly – Ambitious [new] 

2) スピッツ – 優しいあの子 [new] 

1) サカナクション – 忘れないの [+9]

Indie Spotlight:

Joss Jaffe – Amaterasu (Rara Avis and AtYya Remix) feat. Aco Takenaka

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted & Audio edited by: Ethel

For Artist of the Month Ethel brings some small band you’ve probably never heard of… you know just one of the biggest bands in Japan, certified kami-sama of rock; L’Arc-en-Ciel!! So buckle in and be prepared to disappear over that rainbow as J-Top Ten brings you some of the bands legendary tracks.

Songlist:

10) White Feathers (1994)

9) XXX  (2012)

8) あなた (Anata) (1998)

7) Don’t be Afraid (2016)

6) Ready Steady Go (2004)

5) Flower  (1996)

4) 瞳の住人 (Hitomi no Juunin) (2004)

3) Honey (1998)

2) Blurry Eyes (1994)

1) Driver’s High (1999)

FOR PREMIUM PLUS:

• 12) As If In A Dream (1993)
• 11) Pretty Girl (2007)

Eric and Erin dive in to a few of the Japanese music trends that happened in the 2010s. Listen as they discuss anime, idol groups, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Amanda

Hosted by: Erin & Eric

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist

1. Ho-kago Tea Time — No, Thank You! (2010)
2. SECOND SONG — Yogee New Waves — CLIMAX NIGHT (2014)
3. Yasutaka Nakata — Crazy Crazy (ft. Charli XCX & Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) (2017)
4. AKB48 — 恋するフォーチュンクッキー (2013)
5. ゲスの極み乙女。 — オトナチック(2015)

Tune in this episode with Erin as she brings on some catchy new releases, including songs by Sheena Ringo and flumpool. Plus a fantastic Indie Spotlight from Frozen Starfall. Thank you for listening to Japan Top 10!!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Andy
Hosted by: William
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

10) サカナクション — 忘れられない [new]

9) tofubeats — Keep on Lovin’ You [new]

8)菅田将暉 ( すだ まさき Masaki Suda) — まちがいさがし (Machigai Sagashi) [+1]

7) SIRUP — Pool [new]

6)阿部真央 (Mao Abe) — 君の唄 (Kimi no uta) [+2]

5)  [Alexandros] — Pray [-3]

4) flumpool — help [new]

3) 椎名林檎 (Shiina Ringo) — TOKYO [new]

2) あいみょん (Aimyon) — ハルノヒ (Harunohi) [+2]

1) Official 髭男dism (Official Higedandism) — Pretender [=]

Indie Spotlight:

Frozen Starfall – Sunlight Diamonds

Listener’s Choice Extra:

King Gnu – The hole

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This month Ethel is bringing host Eric’s artist of the month pick: Aimyon! Listen as Ethel explores Aimyon’s humble beginnings to her growing popularity over the last five years. Happy listening!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Amanda

Hosted by: Ethel

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

10. ハルノヒ (2019)

9. 愛を伝えたいだとか (2017)

8. プレゼント (2019)

7. 生きていたんだよな (2016)

6. 君はロックを聴かない (2017)

5. 漂白 (2017)

4. 貴方解剖純愛歌 〜死ね〜 (2015)

3. ら、のはなし (2019)

2. ○○ちゃん (2015)

1. Marigold (2018)

You are hereby invited to our Party And we’ll celebrate with a buffet of J-Pop and Rock if we want to! From Amuro to SID, bring on the cake, the streamers and those questionable balloon models as our host Eric celebrates JTop 10 turning 10!!

Scripted by: Hayley
Hosted by: Eric
Quality Assured by: Miki
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:
10. Kana Nishino – Happy Birthday (2014)
9. Namie Amuro – Birthday (2015)
8. BREAKERZ – Summer Party (2008)
7. Yui – Happy Birthday to you you (2007)
6. The GazettE – ガンジスに紅い薔薇 (2007)
5. SID – Anniversary (2014)
4. Bonnie Pink – Birthday Girl (2010)
3. Vamps – B.Y.O.B (2017)
2. Back Number – Happy birthday (2019)
1. Poppin’Party – Happy Happy Party! (2017)

Tune in this episode with Erin as she brings on some catchy new releases, including songs by [Alexandros] and never young beach. Plus as a bonus for our listener appreciation month we’ve added free extra songs for all listeners and a fantastic Indie Spotlight from Lady Keikei. Thank you for listening to Japan Top 10!!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Amanda

Hosted by: Erin

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

10) Go!go!vanillas — パラノーマルワンダーワールド [new]

9) 菅田将暉 ( すだ まさき Masaki Suda) — まちがいさがし (Machigai Sagashi) [new]

8) 阿部真央 (Mao Abe) — 君の唄 (Kimi no uta) [new]

7) 雨のパレード (Ame no Parade) — Ahead Ahead [-1]

6) Kyary Pamyu Pamyu — きみがいいねくれたら (Kimiga iine kuretara) [new]

5) あいみょん (Aimyon) — ハルノヒ (Harunohi) [-4]

4) Never young beach — Story [new]

3) SHISHAMO — OH! [+1]

2) [Alexandros] — Pray [new]

1) Official 髭男dism (Official Higedandism) — Pretender [+1]

Indie Spotlight:

Lady KeiKei – You’re Already Perfect

Visual Kei Extra:

SYU from GALNERYUS – REASON

Extra:

Susumu Hirasawa- The Girl in Byakkoya (Song request from user “Axl”)

We’ve got a great slate of songs for you this time, including new tracks by THE YELLOW MONKEY and SHISHAMO, free extras as part of our listener appreciation month, and an amazing Indie Spotlight by Italian idol unit Honey Hime! Thanks for listening to Japan Top 10!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Recca
Hosted by: William
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

10) 集団公団 (Shuudan Koudan) – 1999 [new]

9) THE YELLOW MONKEY – I don’t know [new]

8) ウルフルズ (Ulfuls) – センチメンタルフィーバー〜あなたが好きだから〜 (Sentimental Fever – Anata ga Suki Dakara) [new]

7) Homecomings – Cakes [new]

6) 雨のパレード (Ame no Parade) – Ahead Ahead [new]

5) MRS. GREEN APPLE – ロマンチシズム (Romanticism) [-1]

4) SHISHAMO – OH! [new]

3) back number – HAPPY BIRTHDAY [=]

2) Official髭男dism (Official Higedandism) – Pretender [new]

1) あいみょん (Aimyon) – ハルノヒ (Harunohi) [=]

Indie Spotlight:

Honey Hime (ハニー姫) – We Wanna Have it All

J-pop Flashback:

山口百恵 (Momoé Yamaguchi) – 秋桜 (Cosmos) – listener request

J-Rock Extra:

androp – (koi) – listener request from Rahul

As Listener Appreciation month sets off Eric brings a bountiful plethora of new songs for your early May J-top ten countdown, from the likes of: 9mm Parabellum Bullet, MRS. GREEN APPLE, and Aimyon, And a skyrocketing re-entry. As well as our Indie Spotlight, which falls on French/Belgian band Starrysky!!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: Eric
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

10) Sonar Pocket – 好き(Suki) “NEW”

9) Hyde- Mad Qualia  (Japanese Version) “NEW”

8) 蒼井翔太 (Shouta Aoi) – Tone “NEW”

7) Kaede (Negicco) – クラウドナイン (Cloud Nine) “NEW”

6) 9mm Parabellum Bullet – 名もなきヒーロー (Na mo naki hīrō) “NEW”

5) ONE OK ROCK – Wasted Nights -2

4) MRS. GREEN APPLE – ロマンチシズム (Romanchishizumu) “NEW”

3) back number – HAPPY BIRTHDAY “RE-ENTRY”

2)  Sumika – 10時の方角 “NEW”

1) あいみょん (Aimyon) – ハルノヒ (Harunohi) “NEW”

Indie Spotlight:

starrysky – 朔夜 SAKUYA

Offbeat Extra:

Moodoïd & Wednesday Campanella – Langage (ランガージ) (2018)

J-pop Flashback:

国分友里恵(Yurie Kokubu) – I Got You Inside Out (1987)

Ethel brings you one of producer Amanda’s favorite pop punk artists – FLOW! Follow along as she explores a celebrated band featured in animes and television shows throughout the 2000s. Enjoy!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Amanda

Hosted by: Ethel

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Song List:

5. Sign (2010)

4. 風ノ唄 (Kaze no Uta) (2016)

3. World End (2008)

2. ONENESS (2018)

1. GO!!! (2004)

Welcome to the vast universe of Dance Dance Revolution!! Our hosts Erin and Tommy are freestyling their way from beginner to expert stages. With this episode featuring some of DDR’s hottest dance beats, we hope we also get you into the groove. Enjoy!!

Scripted by: Amanda

Hosted by: Erin & Tommy Rei

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

5. TЁЯRA – 零 -ZERO- (Rei -ZERO-) (2006)

4. Naoki – Brilliant 2U (Orchestra Groove) (1999)

3. sasakure.UK feat. Hatsune Miku – Hello, Planet. (2009)

2. RevenG vs. DE-SIRE – TSUGARU (2002)

1. 島谷ひとみ (Hitomi Shimatani): ANGELUS -アンジェラス- (2007)

Tune in this week and settle in as our host William brings you your early April J-top ten countdown!! Including a fiery mix of brand new J-Rock and J-Pop. We’ve got songs from ONE OK ROCK, Aimyon, BUMP OF CHICKEN and UVERworld as well as our featured Indie Spotlight artist YZYX!!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: William
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:
10) UVERworld – Touch Off
9) 宇多田ヒカル(Hikaru Utada) – Face My Fears
8) Scandal – Masterpiece
7) BUMP OF CHICKEN – Aurora
6) The Oral Cigarettes – ワガママで誤魔化さないで(wagamama de gomakasanaide)
5) 平井大 (Dai Hirai) – THE GIFT
4) DYGLA – A Paper Dream
3) ONE OK ROCK – Wasted Nights
2) あいみょん(Aimyon) – あした世界が終わるとしても(Ashita sekai ga owaru to shite mo)
1) Wanima – アゲイン (Again)

Andy brings you a special Artist of the Month episode all about his favorite artist…or artists…or is it just one? Tune in and find out!

If you are interested in hearing the bonus clip at the end of the episode with the special Erin and Tommy’s react episode, tune here:

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Recca
Hosted by: Andy
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:
5. キミはともだち (Kimi wa Tomodachi) (2004)
4. 魔法って言っていいかな？(Mahoutte Itte Ii ka na?) (2016)
3. Strawberry Sex (2002)
2. ノンフィクション (Nonfiction) (2017)
1. POP STAR (2005)

This week Erin & Eric delve into the world of Japanese-language Covers of Western Songs. From the 1960’s to the 2010’s there have been a plethora of artists attempting the tongue-twisting bilingual feat of lyrical translation. We hope you enjoy!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: Erin & Eric
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:
5. 西城 秀樹 (Hideki Saijo) “Careless Whisper” (1984)
4. Ms.OOJA, Chris Hart & Chage – “Stay with me” (2015)
3. Galileo Galilei – “Chocolate” (2013)
2. 麻生京子 (Aso Remi) – あたしのベイビ (Atashi no beibi) (1964)
1. Yoko Honna – 耳をすませば (Mimi wo Sumaseba) (1995)

Scripted by: Ernesto
Hosted by: William
Quality Assured by: Miki
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

This week you can look forward to a mix of just about every genre!! The countdown includes a ballad from Taichi Mukai, some funky music from Kazuyoshi Saito, and an upbeat rap from Yoshida Rinne. We are also featuring Cultastic as our fantastic Indie Spotlight!!

Song List:

10) Sekai No Owari – Love Song [NEW]

9) EVE –僕らまだアンダーグラウンド(Bokura mada andaguarundo; We’re Still Underground) [-1]

8) King Gnu (キングヌー)  — 白日(Hakujitsu) [+1]

7) 宇多田ヒカル(Hikaru Utada) — Face My Fears [-1]

6) WANIMA–アゲイン(Again) [NEW]

5) 向井太一(Taichi Mukai) — 道(Michi) [-2]

4)吉田凜音( Rinne Yoshida) — #film [=]

3) 斉藤和義(Kazuyoshi Saito) — アレ(are) [+2]

2) あいみょん(Aimyon) — あした世界が終わるとしても(Ashita sekai ga owaru to shite mo)[-1]

1) back number — HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Indie Spotlight: 

CULTTASTIC – I’m The Night

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Hosted by: Andy
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

This week you can look forward to a mix of just about every genre!! The countdown includes a ballad from Taichi Mukai, some funky music from Kazuyoshi Saito, and an upbeat rap from Yoshida Ayane. We are also featuring Danny Dice as our fantastic Indie Spotlight!!

Songlist:
10) 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) — POP VIRUS [-3]

9) King Gnu (キングヌー) — 白日 (Hakujitsu) [NEW]

8) EVE — 僕らまだアンダーグラウンド (Bokura mada andaguarundo) [NEW]

7) Nulbarich — Sweet and Sour [-1]

6) 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) — Face My Fears [-5]

5) 斉藤和義 (Kazuyoshi Saito) — アレ (are) [NEW]

4) 吉田凜音 (Yoshida Ayane) — #film [NEW]

3) 向井太一 (Taichi Mukai) — 道 (Michi) [NEW]

2) back number — HAPPY BIRTHDAY [NEW]

1) あいみょん (Aimyon) — あした世界が終わるとしても (Ashita sekai ga owaru to shite mo) [NEW]

Indie Spotlight:
Danny Dice – Devil’s Heart

Scripted by: Miki & Hayley

Hosted by: Ethel

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Ethel brings you one of producer Miki’s favorite J-pop artists for our Artist of the Month special – Yumi Matsutōya! Following the career of one of Japan’s most successful female artists. Exploring songs from her 70’s debut, through her immense popularity in the 1980’s, including a few familiar Ghibli themes, right up until her more recent releases.

Songlist:

10．やさしさに包まれたなら (yasashisa ni tsutsumareta nara) -（1974）

9．卒業写真 (Sotsugyō shashin)（1975）

8. 恋人がサンタクロース (Koibito ga santakurōsu)（1980）

7. 守ってあげたい (Mamotte agetai)（1981）

6. ノーサイド (North side)（1984)

5. ルージュの伝言 (Rūju no dengon)（1989）

4. 真夏の夜の夢 (Manatsu no yoru no yume)（1993）

3. Hello, my friend （1994）

2. 春よ、来い (Haruyo, koi)（1994）

1. 恋をリリース (Koi wo release)（2012)

Extra. ヨルシカ (Yorushika) –  言って (Itte) –  (2017)

We bring you another serving of Japan Top 10 Cultures!! This time featuring a discussion on Japanese Food in which our hosts, Erin and Eric, taste test savory and sweet snacks as well as discuss some of the delicious and unusual treats Japan has become famous for. Covering topics from Ramen, to pocket money Dagashi,and the raise of themed cafes!!

Scripted by: Hayley

Hosted by: Erin, Eric

Quality assured by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

1: Silent Siren – (天下一品のテーマ) Tenkaippin no Theme

2: MUCC (ムック) – Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun

3: SID – Cafe de Bossa

4: LiSA – Orange Cider

5: Karuta Roromiya – Sweets Parade

Scripted by: Amanda
Hosted by: Ethel & Recca
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi
Quality assured by: Miki

Dive into the world of Japanese and Japanese-inspired indie music with amazing interviews and songs from four past Japan Top 10 Indie Spotlight artists.

Our hosts discuss everything from inspirations to future plans with these talented musicians from all over the world – Lena (from Avocado Boys), Kufura, Electronicole, and Sugar Joiko

1) Kufura

Background

• Producer and DJ, starting releasing music around 4 years ago.
• Collaborates constantly with other artists, either producing, featuring, 0r mixing.
• From Istanbul-Turkey, but regularly gets inspiration from Japan and Japanese culture.
• The video for his song “Don’t DIE on me” was filmed all over Japan.

Song: No Sense

2) AVOCADO BOYS

Background

• Band from Nagoya, Japan, formed in 2017.
• Heavily influenced by jazz, hiphop, etc.  The group wants to create happy and uplifting music that highlights the universal feeling of joy.
• Released their first mini album “Wake Me Up!” last year.
• Did crowd funding for their newest album that they are working on now.
• The group wanted to invest more in their second project than their first. They also wanted to create that experience and collaboration with their fans.
• After achieving their goal with time to spare, the group hopes to release their newest work within the next few months.
• Are known by fans for their classy, “adult”-sounding music that portrays a grown-up feeling of happiness that is not often heard of.

Song: Angels

3) Electronicole

Background

• 25 year old, started releasing music in 2016 with the single “Bubble.”
• Moved to Japan to create music in 2018.
• Changed name from 3・1・ニコル to Electronicole.
• She’s collaborated with people in Japan, and is a westerner in Japan
• Electronicole is creating a new world of technopop.
• She also does dance covers which are very cute.
• B-side of Electronicole’s latest single 無電なガール (Muden Na Girl), which we played on our Early/Mid December 2018 countdown.

Song: Digital World

4)  Sugar Joiko

Background

• Artist name is Joi Keeling, but adopted the pseudonym Sugar Joiko while performing in Japan. There’s a cute backstory to the name: her friends affectionately called her “Joi-ko” (like a term of endearment to call young) and when her brother found out that that one of her friends would call her “sugar sugar Joi-ko,” he told her it should be her stage name.
• Grew up enjoying games which featured Japanese artists, so she holds Japanese music and culture dear to her heart.
• Is looking forward to fusing Japanese and English lyrics together in future releases
• Sang on a TV music competition show in Japan
• Born and raised in New Orleans, moved to Houston later in life.
• Started out really only playing instruments, then later in life getting into vocals.
• Sugar Joiko sings, and can play piano, drums, clarinet, keytar, saxophone, plus all of the producer and EDM gadgets.
• Loved band in high school
• Is going on her COSMIC LOVE TOUR 2/22-3/18.

Song: Face My Fears (Cover)

This week we are diving into the greatest performances at Nippon Budokan by Japanese artists! Spanning from the 1970s until 2017, you can look forward to some nostalgia and recent favorites recorded live from on of the biggest arenas in Japan. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Scripted by: Amanda
Hosted by: Ethel
Quality Assured by: Miki
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

Listen

12) Malice Mizer – Le Ciel ～空白の彼方へ～ (Le Ciel ~Kuuhaku no Kanata E~) (1998)
11) 倖田 來未 (Koda Kumi) — Someday (2013)
10) Do As Infinity – 陽のあたる坂道 (2002)
9) flumpool – 花になれ (2008)
8) BAKU — ぞうきん (Zo kin) (1992)
7) Zone — 大爆発 No.1 (Dai Bakuhatsu No.1) (2005)
6) Perfume — Secret Secret (2008)
5) Pink Lady — サウスポー (Sausupo : Southpaw), UFO (1979)
4) Acid Black Cherry — 君がいない、あの日から・・・ (Kimi ga inai, ano Ni~Tsu kara) (2014)
3) ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION — Re:Re (2012)
2) The Pillows — My Foot (2009)
1) BABYMETAL — ヘドバンギャー！！ (Headbanger!!) (2014)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Recca

Hosted by: Will

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Our late, but great January Top-10 countdown!! With awesome songs by both up-and-coming artists and some old favorites. We’ve got everything from ballads to experimental rock, including songs from Gen Hoshino, AAA, Ikimonogakari, and RADWIMPS. You’ll also hear a fantastic retro-infused Indie Spotlight!

Song List:

10) AAA (Triple A) – 笑顔のループ (Egao no Loop) [NEW]

9) URU — プロローグ (Prologue) [-1]

8)  いきものがかり (Ikimonogakari) – WE DO [NEW]

7) King Gnu (キングヌー) – Slumberland [NEW]

6) RADWIMPS — そっけない (Sokkenai) [=]

5)  三浦大知 (Daichi Miura) — Blizzard [=]

4)   Mrs. GREEN APPLE – 僕のこと (Boku no Koto) [NEW]

3)  米津玄師 – Flamingo [re-entry]

2)    星野源 (Gen Hoshino) — POP VIRUS [-1]

1) 桑田佳祐 (Keisuke Kuwata) & The Pin Boys – レッツゴーボウリング (Let’s Go Bowling) [+9]

Indie Spotlight:

丹丹 (Dan Dan) – Riding the Wind

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Amanda

Hosted by: Andy

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

In this countdown we are bringing you new hits from androp, Gen Hoshino, Daichi Miura, and more. We are also giving you brand new songs released in the new year and an amazing Indie Spotlight. Happy listening!

Listen:

Song List:

10) 桑田佳祐 (Keisuke Kuwata) ＆The Pin Boys — レッツゴーボウリング (Let’s Go Bowling) [NEW]

9) Awesome City Club — CATCH THE ONE [NEW]

8) URU — プロローグ (Prologue) [NEW]

7) [ALEXANDROS] — アルペジオ (Arpeggio) [-3]

6) RADWIMPS — そっけない (Sokkenai) [+2]

5) 三浦大知 (Daichi Miura) — Blizzard [NEW]

4) あいみょん (Aimyon) — 今夜このまま (Konya kono mama) [-2]

3) androp — Home [NEW]

2) THE CHARM PARK — Imperfection [NEW]

1) 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) — POP VIRUS [NEW]

Indie Spotlight :  PRIDASK (プライダスク) – ストイッククラブ（Stoic Club)

Scripted by: Recca, Amanda, Hayley

Hosted by:  William, Andy, Ethel, Erin, Eric

Audio edited by: Tadamichi & Tommy Rei

Quality assured by: Amanda, Hayley, Miki

Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Songlist:

50. 三代目 J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE (Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe) – 恋と愛 (Koi to Ai)
49. sumika – ファンファーレ (Fanfaare)
48. レキシ (Rekishi) – GOEMON feat. ビッグ門左衛門 (GOEMON feat. Big Monzaemon)
47. Mrs. GREEN APPLE – 青と夏 (Ao to Natsu)
46. UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – 春が来てぼくら (Haru ga Kite Bokura)
45. RADWIMPS – カタルシスト(Catharsist)
44. ポルノグラッフィティ(Porno Graffiti) – カメレオンレンズ (Chameleon Lens)
43. Little Glee Monster – Jupiter
42. TWICE – Wake Me Up
41. aiko – ストロー (Straw)
40. MAN WITH A MISSION – Freak It! (feat. 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ)
39. MISIA (ミーシャ) feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) – アイノカタチ (Ai no Katachi)
38. aiko – 予告 (Yokoku)
37. Official髭男dism (Official HigeDANDism) – ノーダウト (No Doubt)
36. EXILE – PARTY ALL NIGHT~STAR OF WISH~
35. Mr. Children – HANABI
34. 藍井エイル (Eir Aoi) – 流星 (Ryuusei)
33. ゆず (Yuzu) – うたエール (Uta Eeru)
32. 小田和正 (Kazumasa Oda) – この道を (Kono Michi o)
31. 山下達郎 (Tatsurou Yamashita) – ミライのテーマ (Mirai no Teema)
30. WANIMA – やってみよう (Yatte Miyou)
29. TWICE – Candy Pop
28. あいみょん (Aimyong) – マリーゴルド (Marigold)
27. Suchmos (サチモス) – VOLT-AGE
26. サザーンオールスターズ (Southern All Stars) – 壮年JUMP (Sounen Jump)
25. E-girls – Pain, Pain
24. back number – 大不正解 (Daifuseikai)
23. SingTuyo (シンツヨ) – KISS is my life.
22. 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) – アイディア (Idea)
21. Perfume – 無限未来 (Mugen Mirai)
20. 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) – 灰色と青 feat. 菅田将暉 (Haiiro to Ao feat. Masaki Suda)
19. 西野カナ (Kana Nishino) – I Love You
18. 新しい地図 (Atarashii Chizu) – 雨上がりのステップ (Ame Agari no Step)
17. WANIMA – シグナル (Signal)
16. 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) – Play a Love Song
15. 福山雅治 (Masaharu Fukuyama) – 零-ZERO- (Rei ZERO)
14. DAOKO x 米津玄師 (DAOKO x Kenshi Yonezu) – 打上花火 (Uchiage Hanabi)
13. JUJU – 東京 (Tokyo)
12. 安室奈美恵 (Namié Amuro) – Hope
11. 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) – あなた (Anata)
10. サザーンオールスターズ (Southern All Stars) – 闘う戦士たちへ愛をこめて (Tatakau Mono Tachi e Ai o Komete)
9. ONE OK ROCK – Change
8. DA PUMP – U.S.A.
7. Mr. Children – here comes my love
6. 菅田将暉 (Masaki Suda) – さよならエレジー (Sayonara Elegy)
5. SEKAI NO OWARI – サザンカ (Sazanka)
4. back number – 瞬き (Mabataki)
3. 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) – 初恋 (Hatsukoi)
2. 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) – ドラえもん (Doraemon)
1. 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) – Lemon

Scripted by: Hayley

Hosted by: Ethel

Quality assured by: Hayley

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki