List of Songs Played/流されました曲のリスト

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Hosted by: Tassie and Edward

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

10) ドライフラワー（Dried Flowers) – Yūri (優里) [NEW]

9) 鏡 (Kagami) – go!go!vanillas [NEW]

8) Lost In Paradise feat. AKLO – ALI [NEW]

7) Beast – Alexandros [-2]

6) silent – SEKAI NO OWARI [NEW]

5) Brand New Planet – Mr. Children [NEW]

4) ハニーメモリー (Honey Memory) – aiko [-2]

3) 三文小説 (Sanmon Shousetsu) – King Gnu [+5]

2)  虹 (Niji) – 菅田将暉 (Masaki Suda) [+8]

1) 炎 (Homura) (Flame) –  LiSA [-]

Enka Extra:  松村和子 (Matsumura Kazuko) 帰ってこいよ (1980)

Idol Extra: Ukka – おねがいよ (Onegai yo) (2018)

90’s Festive Flashback: Yuki Uchida – Aka Hana no Tonakai (Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer) (1995)

Time for a large slice of holiday cheer as Andy & Ethel bring the mince pies and mistletoe for a Japan Top Ten Cultures episode celebrating the Holidays in Japan!

Scripted by: Haley & Andy
Hosted by: Andy & Ethel
Quality Assured by: Stuart
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent

 Songlist:

1. Yumi Matsutoya – Koibito ga Santa Claus
2. SID – White Tree
3. ふりそでーしょん – きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ
4. Breakerz – Winter Party
5. Chisato Moritaka – Jin-Jin-Jinguberu

Settle down with a hot cup of cocoa as Ai and Kirby bring you our last Top 10 Countdown episode of 2020, with lots of slow and mellow tunes from artists like Masaki Suda, King Gnu and Uru – just in time for Christmas!

Scripted by: Stuart & Kelsey
Hosted by: Ai & Kirby
Audio Edited by: Illya
Quality Assured & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

 Songlist:

10)  虹 – 菅田将暉 [NEW]

9)  青春病 – 藤井 風 [NEW]

8) 三文小説 – King Gnu [NEW]

7) アカシア – BUMP OF CHICKEN [NEW]

6) エメラルド（Emerald) – Back Number [-3]

5) Beast – Alexandros [NEW]

4) 振り子 – Uru [NEW] 

3) 化かしHOUR NIGHT – ビッケブランカ VS 岡崎体育 [NEW]

2) ハニーメモリー (Honey Memory) – aiko [-1]

1) 炎 (Flame)-  LiSA [+1]

Extras:

Indie Spotlight: Indie Spotlight: The Inferate – From the Stars.

J-Rock Extra: Hide – Tell Me (2000)

2010’s Flashback:  Back Number – Christmas Song (2015)

Haru & Eric will be our hosts for the last Artist of the Month episode for 2020! See the rise of Porno Graffiti (ポルノグラフィティ), and how they have changed the Japanese Music Industry!

Scripted by: Stuart 

Hosted by: Haru & Eric

Quality Assured by: Dean

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jerome

Songlist for Patreon Platinum Listeners:

12) Apollo

11) Agehachou (Swallowtail butterfly) 

10) Hitorino Yoru (By One Person)

9) Animarossa (Red Soul)

Songlist for Patreon Star & Platinum Listeners:

8) Haneuma Rider 

7) Montage

6) 2012Spark

5) Oh! Rival

Songlist for all listeners:

4) Saudade

3) Music Hour

2) The Day 

1) Melissa 

Join Andy & Haru as Japan Top 10 takes a little pride in Japan and celebrates all things LGBTQ+

Scripted & Quality Assured By: Hayley
Hosted by: Andy & Haru
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi
 
Songlist: 

1. 天道 清貴 (Tendo Kiyotaka) Ki-Yo – #1 (2012)
2. Acid Black Cherry – 蝶 (Chu) (2011)
3. Ataru Nakamura – Tomodachi no Uta (2007) 
4. (G) I-IDLE – Oh my God (Japanese ver.) (2020)
5. 5. Dean Fujioka – History Maker (2017)

Prepare for lots of upbeat tracks! Tassie and Kirby are here to introduce you to some new songs from some familiar artists like LiSA, aiko, and SUPER BEAVER.
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Hosted by: Tassie & Kirby
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent

Songlist:
10) 頑張れ友よ (Ganbare Tomoyo)- A.B.C-Z [NEW]
9) 突破口 (Toppakou) – Super Beaver [NEW]
8) Boogie Ride – 久保田利伸 [Toshinobu Kubota [NEW]
7) Super Good – 藤原さくら (Sakura Fujiwara) [NEW]
6) 紅蓮華 (Gurenge) – LiSA [NEW]
5) Stories – Snow Man [-4]
4) シエラのように (Shiera no Youni) 10-Feet [NEW]
3)エメラルド（Emerald) – Back Number [NEW]
2) 炎 (Honō) (Flame)- LiSA [NEW]
1) ハニーメモリー (Honey Memory) – aiko [+3]

Extras:
Indie Spotlight: goldAP – Always Growing (2020)
Boy Band Bonus: WARPs – ‘Rock Tonight (Japanese ver)’ (2019)
70’s Flashback: ジョー山中 (Joe Yamanaka) – 人間の証明 テーマ曲 (Ningen no Shomei theme) (1977)

What originally was a simple marketing campaign in 2011 turned into something more as seven young men and women who instantly clicked with each other decided to start Goose House – and the rest is history. Although members have come and gone and the band itself has evolved since 2018, make no mistake about their love for music – every cover and original song carries so much enthusiasm that you’re truly convinced that nothing gives them more joy than making music together. This Artist of the Month episode hosted by Ethel and Anna is bound to give you goosebumps all the way!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Kelsey

Hosted by: Ethel & Anna 

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Songlist:

12) Sing (2011)

11) 僕らだけの等身大 (Bokura Dake no Toushindai) (2017)

10) Beautiful Life (2012)

9) オトノナルホウヘ (Oto no Naru Hou e) (2014)

8) この指とまれ (Kono Yubi Tomare) (2013)

7) Fly High, So High (2016)

6) 胸騒ぎナビゲーション (Munasawagi Navigation) (2012)

5) 笑顔の花 (Egao no hana) (2017)

4) 恋はヒラひらり (Koi wa hira hirari) (2014)

3) LOVE&LIFE (2015)

2) 春の涙を (Haru no namida o) (2018）

1) 光るなら (Hikaru Nara) (2014)

Join Tassie & Ai as they bring you the best & top hits, featuring many new songs from BUMP OF CHICKEN, Snow Man, and more in our Patreon-exclusive Top Ten Countdown!

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Scripted by: Stuart

Hosted by: Tassie & Ai

Quality Assured by: Echo

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jerome

Songlist:

10) 東京は燃えてる – GLIM SPANKY [NEW]

9) It’s my life / PINEAPPLE – V6 [NEW]

8) 群青 – YOASOBI [NEW]

7) アカシア – BUMP OF CHICKEN [-2]

6) Your Song ／ Hey! Say! JUMP [NEW]

5) ギガアイシテル (Giga Aishiteru) – レキシ ( Rekishi) [NEW]

4) ハニーメモリー aiko [NEW]

3)Time Warp – Perfume [=]

2) turn over? ／ Mr.Children [+7]

1) KISSIN’ MY LIPS ／ Snow Man [NEW]

Extras:

Indie Spotlight: ‘And So We Continued to Stay on This Beautiful Earth’ – Ikurru (2019)

J-Pop/anime: ‘Happy Halloween Maria’ – Yui Horie (2009)

Vocaloid: ‘Trick and Treat’ – Kagamine Rin Len, OSTER Project (2008)

Join Ethel and Andy as they bring you the latest in our series of Japan Top 10 Artist Interviews, featuring Louis Lingg and the bombs and Yuri TKA

Scripted by: Hayley
Hosted by: Ethel & Andy
Audio edited by: Johnson
QAed & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

SONG LIST:
Louis Lingg and the bombs
1: Onigiri (*If live could change)
2: Kokoro No Tabi – Tulip cover (*If live could change)

Yuri TKA
3: In Your Love (Live)
4: Bed Room (Live)

No ads? Extra songs? Yup, it’s listener appreciation month! Enjoy our full countdown of the top 10 J-Pop songs this month, along with an indie extra, and some throwback songs to wrap up. 

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Hosted by: Kirby & Anna
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Illya

 Songlist:

10) はじまっていく たかまっていく (Hajimatteiku Takamatteiku)- サンボマスター(Sambomaster) [NEW]

9) turn over?  – Mr. Children [NEW]

8)  世界はファンシー (Sekai wa Fancy) (The World is Fancy) – (Unison Square Garden) [NEW]

7) ENDLESS SUMMER – Kis-My-Ft2 [NEW]

6) ミラージュ (mirage) – ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanka) [-4]

5) Gravity  – Bump of Chicken [NEW]

4) 朝陽 (Asahi) (Morning Sun) – あいみょん (Aimyon) [NEW]

3) Time Warp – Perfume [NEW]

2) HELLO – Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [=]

1) 感電 (Kanden) (Electric Shock) – 米津玄師 (KENSHI YONEZU) [=]

Extras:

Indie Spotlight: Louis Lingg and the Bombs – Onigiri

80’s Flashback: BaBe – ‘Get a Chance!’ (1988)  

Visual Kei: Nightmare – アルミナ (alumina) (2007)

Welcome to another Artist of the Month episode hosted by Ethel and Eric! This time we’re introducing you to the music of Androp, whose members’ names remained a mystery to everyone until two years after their debut! But when it comes to their live performances, they’re definitely the opposite of low-key. The four-member rock band is easily recognizable on stage thanks to their signature dazzling light visuals, momentous sound effects and most importantly, their earnest vocals reaching out to each and every fan.

Scripted by: Kelsey
Hosted by: Ethel & Eric
Quality Assured by: Hayley
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent

Songlist:
12) Voice
11) Missing
10) Koi
9) Bright Siren
8) Ghost
7) Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
6) Shout
5) Bell
4) Dreamer
3) Prism
2) Joker
1) Hikari

From talking dogs, to giant yellow chicks, and dance routines in space Join hosts Anna and Eric as Japan Top 10 delves into the stranger side of things, for a Cultures episode on a curiosity voyage from the peculiar to the downright surreal. Welcome to the bizarre world of Japanese Commercials!

Scripted by: Hayley
Hosted by: Anna & Eric
Audio edited by: Illya
Quality Assured & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:
E-Girls – Candy Smile (2018)
工藤静香 (Shizuka Kudo) – Mugo･ん･･･色っぽい (Mugo N Iroppoi) (1988)
Nogizaka46 – Girl’s Rule (2013)
Kenshi Yonezu – Stray Sheep (2020)
Aimyon – Haru no Hi (2019)

Tell Eevee-body to grab their Pokedex because you simply won’t Bayleef what we have in store for you. Join our heroes Andy and Haru as JapanTop10 searches far and wide for Pokemon to understand the power that’s inside! Yes, it’s a J-Top10 Pocket Monster special!
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Hosted by: Andy & Haru
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jerome

Songlist:
12) ポケットにファンタジー (Poketto ni Fantajī, Eng: Fantasy in My Pocket) – Sachiko Kobayashi & Juri Ihata (1998)
11) ガオガオ・オールスタ- (Gao Gao All Stars) – Little Glee Monster (2016)
10) めざせポケモンマスタ (Aim to be a Pokemon Master) – Whiteberry (2001)
9) ぼくのベストフレンドへ (Boku no besuto furendo he, To My Best Friend) – 岩崎宏美 Hiromi Iwasaki (2001)
8) ぼくのベストフレンドへ (Boku no besuto furendo he, To My Best Friend) – 岩崎宏美 Hiromi Iwasaki (2001)
7) ミミッキュのうた (Mimikyu’s song) – Yuppa (2016)
6) 風のメッセージ (Kaze no Message) – MARia (2007)
5) 前向きロケット団! (Maemuki Roketto-Dan! Eng: Look ahead Team Rocket!) (2001)
4) 私、負けない! 〜ハルカのテーマ〜 (Watashi, makenai! Haruka’s Theme) – KAORI
3) Ready Go! – Naomi Tamura (2002)
2) ブレス (Breath) – ポルノグラフィティ(Porno Graffiti) (2018)
1) Pokemon Theme, I Choose You – Jason Paige (1998)

Join Sophie & Ai as they bring you the latest & greatest hits from your favourite bands like Kenshi Yonezu, Vickeblanka, and more in our Top Ten Countdown!
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Hosted by: Sophie & Ai
Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent
Quality Assured by: Dean

Songlist:
10) work it out – lol [NEW]
9) 公私混同 (Koshi Kondo) – ゆず (Yuzu) [NEW]
8) Re:LIVE – 関ジャニ∞ (Kanjani8) [NEW]
7) 裸の心 (Hadaka no Kokoro) – あいみょん (Aimyon) [-4]
6) 盗作 (Tousaku) – ヨルシカ (Yorushika) [+1]
5) Last Magic – Attractions [NEW]
4) ハイヒールシンデレラ (High Heels Cinderella) – 林青空 (Hayashi Aozora) [NEW]
3) ミラージュ (mirage) – ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanka) [+5]
2) HELLO – Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [=]
1) 感電 (kanden) (electric Shock) – 米津玄師 (KENSHI YONEZU) [=]

Extras:
Indie Spotlight: Takara Araki – Deeper
J-Rock Extra: fairy dust – AKi (2015)
2000’s Flashback/ Korean crossover: BoA – Universe, feat.Crystal Kay & VERBAL(M-Flo) Live at Studio Coast (2009)

Welcome to our September 2020 Artist of the Month episode hosted by Kirby and Andy! Today’s episode is all about a boy band likened to Momoiro Clover Z and you’ve probably noticed their eye-catching configuration during live performances – four dancers take the centre stage as they unleashed their finest moves as vocalists perform in the background. Known for their dasai-kakkoi (lame and cool) dance pop style, they’re 超特急 (Choutokkyuu). All aboard this bullet train straight to your heart!

Scripted by: Kelsey

Hosted by: Kirby and Andy 

Quality Assured by: Hayley

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Song List:

12) Train (2012)

11) Dear My グッバイ(2020)

10) A Kind of Love (2018)

9) Yell (2016)

8) Starlight (2013)

7) Party Maker (2018)

6) Believe x Believe (2014)

5) Beautiful Chaser (2015)

4) Revival Love (2019)

3) 超ネバギバDANCE (2017)

2) Stand up (2020)

1) My Buddy (2017)

Our new Patreon exclusive episode is up! Join our new host Tassie as she brings you the latest hits from Official HIGE DANdism, sumika and Kenshi Yonezu in our Patreon-exclusive Top Ten Countdown!

Support us on Patreon to hear more great music and commentary! https://jtop10.mymti.org/our-patreon-donors-club/

Scripted by: Dean
Hosted by: Tassie
Audio Edited by: Jerome
Quality Assured & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

 Songlist:

10) 折り合い (Oriai)- 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) [-5]

9) Yes and No – Dreams Come True [-7]

8) ミラージュ(Mirage) – ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanka) [NEW]

7) 盗作 (Tousaku) – ヨルシカ (Yorushika) [NEW]

6) Laughter – Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [NEW]

5)  溶けない (Tokenai) – マカロ二えんぴつ (Macaroni Empitsu)[NEW]

4) 絶叫セレナーデ (Zekkyou Serenaade) – sumika [NEW]

3) 裸の心 (Hadaka no Kokoro) – あいみょん (Aimyon) [=]

2) Hello  –  Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [+5]

1) 感電 (Kanden)- 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) [=]

Extra: Enka Extra, 北島兄弟 (Kitajima Brothers) – 兄弟連歌 (2019)

Extra: 80’s Flashback, 田原俊彦 (Toshihiko Tahara) – シャワーな気分 (Shawaa na Kibun) (1983)

Extra: J-Rock/90’s Flashback, Elephant Kashimashi – 夢のかけら (Yume no kakera) (1998)

Join Eric and Dean as they bring you the third on our series of Japan Top 10 Artist Interviews, featuring Japanese indie/city pop band Asagaya Romantics, and India based producer and DJ, HMLYN.

Scripted & QAed by: Hayley
Hosted by: Eric & Dean
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Vincent

SONG LIST:
Asagaya Romantics
1: 不機嫌な日々 (Fukigen na Hibi, Grumpy Days) (2017)
2: 独り言 (Hitorigoto) (2019)

HMLYN
3: Totoro
4: No Flaws (2020)

The countdown for August is here! Kirby and Anna are introducing lots of great songs from MAN WITH A MISSION, Dreams Come True, mahina, and more artists!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Echo

Hosted by: Kirby & Anna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

 Songlist:

10. Home – 土岐麻子 (Asako Toki) [NEW]

9. 猫ちぐら (Neko Chigura) – スピッツ (Spitz) [NEW]

8. everyday – mahina [NEW]

7. Hello  –  Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [NEW]

6. Change The World – MAN WITH A MISSION [NEW]

5. 折り合い (Oriai)- 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) [-1]

4. Fanfare – TWICE [NEW]

3. 裸の心 (Hadaka no Kokoro)- あいみょん (Aimyon) [-2]

2. Yes and No – Dreams Come True [NEW]

1. 感電 (Kanden)- 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) [NEW]

Extra: Indie Spotlight: Loftpop Ft. Yuri TKA – Still Want You

Extra: 70’s Flashback: Mr Summertime – Circus (1978)

Extra: 2010’s Flashback: 井上苑子 (Sonoko Inoue) – Natsukoi (2016)

No need to worry about VPN or firewalls as Japan Top 10 brings you one spyware you won’t want to be rid of, it’s your artist of the month SPYAIR!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Ethel & Haru

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Illya

12) サクラミツツキ (Sakura mitsutsuki) (2013)

11) Liar (2010)

10) 0 GAME (2012)

9) JUST ONE LIFE (2013)

8) Niji (2013)

7) アイム・ア・ビリーバー (I’m a believer) (2015)

6) Last Moment (2010)

5) イマジネーション (Imagination) (2014)

4) RAGE OF DUST (2016)

3) Wendy – It’s you (2012)

2) 現状ディストラクション (Genjō disutorakushon) (2013)

1) I Wanna Be… (2018)

Join Ethel and Andy as they examine and discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in Japan. and celebrate the unique contribution that Japanese artists of Black heritage have made to Japanese popular culture.

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Hosted by: Andy & Ethel

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Crystal Kay: 恋におちたら (Koi-ni Ochitara – If I Fall In Love) (2005)

Thelma Aoyama feat. SoulJa: そばにいるね (Soba-ni iru-ne – By Your Side) 2008

Jero: 海雪 (Umiyuki) (2008)

Nesmith: 追伸 (‘Tsuishin’ – Postscript) (2006)

Chris Hart: I Love You (2014)

Reference List for Information from the Episode:
Influences of African-American or Black Music in Japan:

Black History in Japanese City Pop. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/citypop/comments/d4bk0g/black_history_in_japanese_city_pop/Jarenwattananon, P. (2014). How Japan Came To Love Jazz. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/sections/ablogsupreme/2014/04/30/308275726/how-japan-came-to-love-jazzKatz, D. (2014). War ina Tokyo: the curious world of Japan’s reggae scene. Retrieved from https://www.factmag.com/2014/11/24/war-ina-tokyo-the-curious-world-of-japans-reggae-scene/Nunez, I. (2018). Yellow Magic Orchestra go big and go home. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/11/22/music/40th-anniversary-ymos-debut-album-revisit-hippest-trip-america/#.XyLzR_gzY1I

Black Lives Matter Movement in Japan:

Labadan, A. (2020). The language of Black Lives Matter in Japanese. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/06/30/language/black-lives-matter-japanese/#.XyMFKfgzY1IMcNeil, B. (2019). The push for change in the 2010s: The first step is recognizing the problem. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2019/12/16/our-lives/push-change-2010s-first-step-recognizing-problem/#.XyMFJPgzY1JMcNeil, B. (2020). ‘No justice, no peace’: The sentiment that resonates in America, Japan and all over the world. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2020/06/10/our-lives/media-racism-black-lives-matter/#.XyMFH_gzY1JTakahashi, R. (2020). Black Lives Matter spreads to Tokyo as 3,500 people march to protest racism. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/14/national/black-lives-matter-spreads-tokyo-2000-people-march-protest-racism/#.Xx56LVX7TcsRich, M. & Hida, H. (2020). In Japan, the Message of Anti-Racism Protests Failts to Hit Home. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/world/asia/japan-racism-black-lives-matter.htmlStanislaus, W. A. & Alabi, S. (2020). Black in Japan: Shifting the Narrative. Retrieved from https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00591/

Racism in Japan:

Lee, K. (2015). Japan’s blackface problem: the country’s bizarre, troubled relationship with race. Retrieved from https://www.vox.com/2015/3/17/8230783/japan-racism-blackfaceMcNeil, B. (2018). Time for Japan to scrub off that blackface – for good. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2018/01/10/our-lives/time-japan-scrub-off-blackface-good/#.XyMHp_gzbL8Russell, J. G. (2018). Face the reality of racism in Japan. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2018/06/03/commentary/japan-commentary/face-reality-racism-japan/#.XyMHsvgzbL8

List of Half-Black or Black Celebrities/Entertainers in Japan:

· Crystal Kay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Kay

· Thelma Aoyama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_Aoyama

· Jero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jero

· Chris Hart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hart_(musician)

· NESMITH: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nesmith_(singer)

· Naomi Osaka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka

· Anthony, one-half of comedy duo Matenrou: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A6

· Ariana Miyamoto, Miss Universe Japan 2015: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Miyamoto

· Ike Nwala: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7xwa99/meet-the-black-comedian-who-has-become-japans-most-unlikely-star

Video Resources:

Capo. (2020, February 6). Life of a Half Japanese Comedian in Tokyo | Half Black with Japanese Parents ft. Anthony [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/80jSGl7IJkcCapo. (2019, June 19). Japanese is My Native Language | Born and Raised in Ibaraki (Countryside Japan) ft. Tiffany [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/kB8Ekc6jMLEAsian Boss. (2019, August 31). Life As Half Black Japanese High School Girl | THE VOICELESS #18 [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/7hXTPHrcs9YThe Black Experience Japan. (2018, December 23). “Don’t Come To Tokyo…” (Black In Japan) | MFiles [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/srXYLdW15sMChocolate Geisha’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HIFtXu6yc0Mo6SpX95fSw/video

Join Kirby and Haru as they bring you a fresh July Japan Top 10 countdown filled with brand new summer hits from the likes of Wanima, Gen Hoshino and GreeeeN!

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Hosted by: Kirby & Haru

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jerome

10.あなたがいることで(Anata ga Iru Koto de) – Uru [NEW]

9. Birthday – Mr. Children [NEW]

8. 春を待って (Haru wo Matte)- Wanima [NEW]

7. 証拠 (Shouko) – ジャニーズwest (Journeys West) [NEW]

6. ひとりで生きていたならば (Hitori de Ikiteitanaraba)- Super Beaver [NEW]

5. Milk- Wanima [NEW]

4.折り合い (Oriai)- 星野源 (Gen Hoshino)[NEW]

3. Umbrella – Sekai no Owari [+7]

2. 星影のエール (Hoshikage no Yell)- GReeeeN[+1]

1. 裸の心 (Hadaka no Kokoro)- あいみょん (Aimyon) [+1]

Indie Spotlight: HMLYN “HIMALAYAN” – Tokyo

Boy band Bonus: Kis-My-Ft-2 – Mr. Fresh (2019)

Idols Inclusion: でんぱ組. Inc Dempagumi Inc – おつかれサマー! (Otsukare Summer!) (2015)

Scripted by: Hayley

Hosted by: Anna & Eric

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Make sure you’ve got your factor 50 at the ready, as no matter where you may find yourself this summer JTop10 brings you a little bit of that summer holiday sunshine feel with a scorching playlist featuring 20 Natsu filled J-pop tracks.

Song List:

10. 亜咲花 (Asaka) – Shiny Days (2016)

9. SID – 夏恋 (Natsu Koi) (2007)

8. Wanima – 夏のどこかへ (Natsu no Dokokae) (2019)

7. ZARD – 揺れる想い (Yureru Omoi ) (1993)

6. Scandal – 太陽と君が描くSTORY (Taiyō to Kimi ga Egaku Story)  (2010)

5. YUI – Summer song (2008)

4. Mrs. Green Apple – Samama Festival! (2016)

3. RADWIMPS – Sparkle (2016)

2. あいみょん (Aimyon) – Marigold (2018)

1. Whiteberry – 夏祭り(Natsu Matsuri) (2000)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Dean

Hosted by: Ethel

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent

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 Grab your pork pie hat, put your sunglasses on and join Ethel as she explores the world of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, our Artist of the Month for July!

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Songlist:

4) Wake Up! feat. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2014)

3) 星降る夜に (Hoshi Furu Yoru-ni) (2006)

2) 美しく燃える森 (Utsukushiku moeru mori) (2002)

1) リボン feat. 桜井和寿　(Ribbon featuring Kazutoshi Sakurai) （2019）

For Premium Star + Platinum:

8) 閃光 feat. 10-FEET (“Senkou” featuring 10-FEET) (2003)

7) 明日以外すべて燃やせ feat. 宮本浩次 (“Ashita Igai Subete Moyase” featuring Hiroji

Miyamoto) (2018)

6) 銀河と迷路 (Ginga to Meiro) (2003)

5)流星とバラード (Ryuusei to Ballad) (2010)

For Premium Platinum:

12) A Quick Drunkard (2003)

11) 火の玉ジャイヴ (Hi no Tama Jive) (1995)

10) WATERMELON (1995)

9) サファイアの星 (Sapphire no Hoshi) (2006)

Join Anna and Andy as they bring a deluge of new and high-climbing tracks from the likes of: Sekai No Owari, GReeeeN and Aimyon for your Patreon executive Late June JapanTop10 countdown
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Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: Anna & Andy
Audio Edited and Uploaded by: Vincent

Songlist:
10. Umbrella/Dropout – Sekai no Owari [NEW]

9. Life goes on – 平井 大 (Dai Hirai) [NEW]

8. NEW DAY DREAMER – flumpool [NEW]

7. 優しさ (Yasashi-sa) – 藤井風 (Fujii Kaze) [NEW]

6. Soul Rain + Touch The World Instrumentals – さかいゆう (Yu Sakai) [NEW]

5. パラボラ (Parabora)- official髭男dism (Official Higeo dism) [-4]

4. 花に亡霊 (Hana ni bōrei) – ヨルシカ (Yorushika) [+5]

3. 星影のエール (Hoshikage no Yell) – GReeeeN [+3]

2. 裸の心 (Hadaka no kokoro)- あいみょん (Aimyon) [+2]

1. Time – 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) [+4]

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Anime Extra: doll – LIA + AVANT GARDE EYES (2008), ED ‘GUNSLINGER GIRL-II TEATRINO’ (2008)
J-pop Flashback: 森山良子 (Ryoko Moriyama) – 雨上がりのサンバ (Ame Agari no Samba) (1968)
Extra: Idols Inclusion: 新しい学校のリーダーズ (Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders) – 恋のゲバ (Koi no Geba)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Anna & Kirby

Audio Edited and Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Celebrate the beginning of summer with Anna and Kirby as they bring Japan Top 10’s June countdown. featuring: LiSA, GReeeeN and Hikaru Utada. As well as our indie spotlight artist Rokku Lee. And JTop 10’s new contest ‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’, for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’ Do you have what it takes to identify two mystery Japan Top 10 Songs? With only 1 second to go on, you’re going to need all your J-Pop knowledge, to go down in history as a legendary JTop10 winner and nab yourself a $50 dollar gift card. For more details, on how to enter as well as terms and conditions, see our website at: jtop10.jp

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We have one Japan Top 10 winner of the $25 gift card Brandon I: “I want to give a huge shout out to the crew at JTop10 for continuing to put out a fantastic podcast all this time. It’s been a great thing to listen to amidst all the craziness going on today and hope everyone else has been able to get as much enjoyment out of it as I have.”

Still a chance to achieve greatness and grab that $50 gift card if you correctly identify both songs and artists!

Songlist:

10.サイダーのように言葉が湧き上がる -never young beach [NEW]

9.花に亡霊 (Hana ni bōrei) – ヨルシカ (Yorushika) [NEW]

8.FAKE LOVE/ – eill [NEW]

7. 抱き寄せ 高まる 君の体温と共に (Daki-yose takamaru kimi no taion to tomoni) -WANDS [NEW]

6.星影のエール (Hoshikage no Yell) – GReeeeN [NEW]

5. Time – 宇多田ヒカル (Hikaru Utada) [NEW]

4. 裸の心 (Hadaka no kokoro)- あいみょん (Aimyon) [NEW]

3. Mela! – 緑黄色社会 (Ryokuōshoku shakai) [NEW]

2. 紅蓮華 (Gurenge)- LiSA [+4]

1. パラボラ (Parabora)- official髭男dism [=]

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Indie Spotlight: Rokku Lee – Smell of Blood

J-pop 90’s Flashback: 中森明菜 (Akina Nakamori) – Dear Friend (1990)

Enka Extra: 城之内早苗 (Sanae Jounouchi) – よりそい蛍 (Yorisoi Hotaru)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Echo

Hosted & Audio Edited by: Haru

Haru has picked an eternal icon from Japan for this Artist of the Month episode, Mariya Takeuchi! Absolute bops. All of ‘em. We’re glimpsing into the 80’s and 90’s this time~

Songlist:

4) シングル・アゲイン / Single Again (1989)

3) 元気を出して / Genki wo Dashite (1988)

2) 駅 / Eki (1987)

1) Plastic Love (1984)

For Premium Platinum + Star:

8) カムフラージュ / Camouflage (1998)

7) 純愛ラプソディ / Junai Rhapsody (1994)

6) 家に帰ろう(マイ・スウィート・ホーム) / Uchi ni Kaerou (My Sweet Home) (1992)

5) 告白 / Kokuhaku (1990)

For Premium Platinum:

12) いのちの歌 / Inochi no Uta (2012)

11) 幸せのものさし / Shiawase no Monosashi (2008)

10) 人生の扉 / A Door of the Life (2007)

9) すてきなホリデイ / Suteki na Holiday (2001)

Welcome to a special collaboration episode with our sister podcast, K-Top 10! Our host Anna will be joined by Sunny and Sophie as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Asia in recent months, along with some of the creative music it has brought about to inspire fans to “stay safe”.

Scripted by: Elizabeth
Hosts: Anna, Sunny, and Sophie
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi/Elizabeth
Quality Assurred by: Miki

Song list:

1. We Can (Original song : Johnny Only “Baby Shark”) – Various Artists
2. 코로나 송 (أغنية كورونا) – B.I.G
3. With You – SuperM
4. Evergreen 2020 – Various Artists
5. Be The Future Feat. Dreamcatcher, AleXa and IN2IT – Millenasia Project

Though we may not be able to get to the actual festival this year, join Ethel and Andy as they take us through all things Fuji Rock Festival! Come along for the history and some hits from Shonen Knife, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Gen Hoshino and more. 

Scripted by: Andy

Hosted by: Andy & Ethel

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Dean

Songlist:

4) The Chemical Brothers – Star Guitar 

3) 星野源 (Gen Hoshino) – ギャグ (Gag)

2)  加藤登紀子 (Tokiko Kato) – 原発ジプシー(Genpatsu Gypsy) 

1) 折坂雄太 (Yuta Orisaka) – さびしさ (Sabishisa)

Join Anna and Kirby as they bring Japan Top 10’s May countdown. Lets start May off with a bang, featuring the likes of: MIYAVI, RADWIMPS, and LiSA, As well as our indie spotlight artist D DA DIS. And that’s not all, this month JTop 10 brings you a brand new contest! Test your musical ear for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’ Do you have what it takes to identify two mystery Japan Top 10 Songs? With only 1 second to go on, you’re going to need all your J-Pop knowledge, to go down in history as a legendary JTop10 winner and nab yourself a $50 dollar gift card. For more details, on how to enter as well as terms and conditions, see our website at: jtop10.jp

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Anna & Kirby

Audio Edited and Uploaded by: Dean

 Songlist:

10. BANG – MIYAVI [NEW]

9. Into the Wild – GLAY [NEW]

8. 泡 Our Music -ヤバイTシャツ屋さん [NEW]

7. アメイジングレース (Amazing Race) – go!go!vanillas [NEW]

6. 紅蓮華 (Gurenge)- LiSA [-1]

5. yumeutsutsu – 赤い公園 (Akai Ko-en) [NEW]

4. 猫じゃらし(Nekojarashi) – RADWIMPS [+4]

3. 怪物さん (Kaibutsu san) – 平井堅 feat.あいみょん (Ken Hirai feat. AIMYON) [=]

2. Mr.Children – Birthday  [-1]

1. パラボラ (Parabora)- official髭男dism [NEW]

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Indie Spotlight: D DA DIS – 夕日の歌 (Yuuhi no Uta)

If you are in need a little bit of a refreshing distraction then join our host Haru as she gets right to the core of this month’s appealing Artist Of The Month, picked by JTop10 audio editor Johnson, the delectable Mrs.Green Apple. As for the puns I can only apple-ogize…

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Haru

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Songlist:

12) StaRt 

11) ナニヲナニヲ (Naniwo Naniwo)

10) Party

9) Present

8) WanteD! WanteD!

7) Tenbyou no Uta (feat. Sonoko Inoue)

6) On My MiND

5) soFt-dRink

4) In The Morning

3) Speaking

2) インフェルノ (Inferno)

1) Cheers

Join Eric as he brings you an exclusive Japan Top 10 late April countdown, as part of our “LISTENER APPRECIATION MONTH”, ready to bring a little joy to your home with a bounty of new tracks, featuring the likes of: RADWIMPS, BiSH and Aimyon. As well as two flashbacks requested from you, our patreon members. 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted & Audio Edited by: Eric

Songlist:

10. TOMORROW – BiSH [NEW]

9. Graffiti – Straightener [NEW]

8. 猫じゃらし(Nekojarashi) – RADWIMPS [NEW]

7. あなたがいることで (Anata ga iru koto de) – Uru [NEW]

6. 卒業 (Sotsugyō) – コブクロ (Kobukuro) [NEW]

5. 紅蓮華 (Gurenge)- LiSA [=]

4. I Love… -Official HIGE DANDism [-1]

3.  怪物さん (Kaibutsu san) – 平井堅 feat.あいみょん (Ken Hirai feat. AIMYON) [NEW]

2. 春を待って – WANIMA  [+2]

1. Mr.Children – Birthday  [=]

Song request: 90’s Flashback: Takashi Sorimachi – Poison (from Michiel M)

Song request: 80’s Flashback: Takako Okamura-Today (from Skylar)

Catch up with Andy and Ethel as they share how Covid-19 has impacted their cities, communities, and personal lives in Japan and Malaysia. To keep your spirits up as you stay home with us, we’ve featured a unique collection of original music released by Gen Hoshino, RADWIMPS and more. Remember to stay safe and wash your hands!

Scripted by: Andy

Hosted by: Andy & Ethel

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

1. PPAP 2020 Remix by PikoTaro/ピコ太郎
2. PLEASE STAY HOME by ZOMBIE-CHANG
3. Light The Light by Radwimps
4. うちで踊ろう by 星野源
5. 手洗い動画 (WASH YOUR HANDS) by ARASHI

If you’re in need of something to brighten your day, then let us spring into action with April’s JTop10 countdown. Hosts Kirby & Anna treat you to an indulgent array of new tracks, from the likes of: aiko, UVERworld, and Wanima, as this month you get to experience top tier Patreon access, as part of our listener appreciation month!  We’re not fooling! 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Kirby & Anna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

 Songlist:

10. AS ONE – UVERworld [NEW]

9. STAYIN’ ALIVE – JUJU [NEW]

8. 未来はみないで – THE YELLOW MONKEY [NEW]

7. スターマーカーKANA-BOON [NEW]

6. aiko – 青空 (aozora) [-1]

5. 紅蓮華 (Gurenge)- LiSA [Re-entry]

4. 春を待って – WANIMA  [NEW]

3. Official HIGE DANDism- I LOVE…[-2]

2. Good Morning〜ブルー・デイジー feat. aiko 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ [NEW]

1. Mr.Children – Birthday  [+1]

Indie Spotlight: UVOGIN – みちにまよってます (Michi ni Mayottemasu)

J-Rock Extra: Dir En Grey – RED…[em] (Live)

J-pop 60’s Flashback: 石田あゆみ (Ayumi Ishida) – 太陽は泣いている (Taiyou wa Naiteiru) (1968)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Dean & Haru

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Dean

April begins our listener appreciation month! Did you notice triple the number of songs on this episode compared to our usual lineup? You’re getting our highest Patreon tiered episodes for all of this month, to enlighten everyone’s spirits up a bit during this tumultuous period of time. Find out more information on our website at jtop10.jp.

So let’s get those piña coladas at the ready, and don’t forget some classic black ray-bans, as Dean and our brand new host Haru take things back to a more retro era with Dean’s pick for Artist of The Month: Yōsui Inoue. 

Songlist:

12) Pi Po Pa 

11) 5月の別れ (Go-gatsu no wakare)

10) ありがとう (Featuring: Tamio Okuda 奥田民生) 

9) 夏の終わりのハーモニー (with 安全地帯) 

8)青空、ひとりきり 

7) 最後のニュース 

6) 旅から旅 

5) 夢の中へ (Yumeno nakae)

4) カナリア (Canary)

3) リバーサイドホテル (Riverside Hotel)

2) 氷の世界 (Kōri no Sekai)

1) 少年時代 (Shonen jidai)

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

Join Will and Eric for this episode of Japan Top 10 Cultures as we dive into the world of songs by Japanese voice actors! Featuring the music of 水樹 奈々, (Nana Mizuki), 22/7 and more!

Songlist: 

1. Nana Mizuki – Phantom Minds 
2. Oldcodex (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) – Rage On 
3. Aice5 – Be with You
4. 22/7 – Muzui
5. Furukawa Roppa – Akarui Nichiyōbi

Open up the pit and lets get into with a special episode all about Japanese Hardcore Punk! Join Eric as he navigates you through this genre, featuring the music of The Stalin, Gauze, and Acute.

Songlist:

4) The Comes – Panic

3) Gauze – Pressing On

2) The Stalin – ロマンチスト

1) Acute – Pessimist

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Eric

Hosted by: Eric 

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Kirby & Anna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Dean

If the pace of March is getting you down, take the weight off your shoulders, sit back and enjoy this month’s Japan Top 10 countdown with hosts Anna & Kirby as they bring you a troop of brand new songs from the likes of: Aimyon, sumika, and Mr.Children, as well as a few chart dominating tracks.

 Songlist:

10. Nakamura Emi – 東京タワー (Tokyo Tower) [NEW]

9. 林青空 (Hayashi Aozora) – 出航日和 (Shukkoubiyori) [NEW]

8. Keisuke Kuwata and the Pin Boys – Kanashii Pro Bowler [=]

7. sumika – センス・オブ・ワンダー [NEW]

6. 家入レオ (Ieiri Reo) – 未完成 (mikansei) [NEW]

5. aiko – 青空 (aozora) [NEW]

4. King Gnu- Teenager Forever [-2]

3. Aimyon – さよならの今日に (Sayonara no kyō ni) [NEW]

2. Mr. Children – Birthday [NEW]

1. Official HIGE DANDism- I LOVE…[+1]

Indie Spotlight: Becko Skie – VOID

Our host, Ethel, brings you one of Echo’s favorite artists, Fukashigi/wonderboy, for this time’s artist of the month. 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Echo

Hosted by: Ethel

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson 

4) Pellicule

3) 風よ吹け (Kaze yo Fuke)

2) いつか来るあの日のために (Itsuka Kuru Ano Hi no You ni)

1) タマトギ (Tamatogi)

Put your sunglasses on, fire up the time machine, and get ready for a night drive through the wonderful world of City Pop! We’ll explore this wonderful genre, its surprising resurgence in popularity, its relationship to vaporwave, and its influence on today’s J-pop artists.  

Scripted by: Recca

Hosted by: Recca & Dean

Quality Assured by: Hayley

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Dean

Songlist: 

1. 八神純子 (Junko Yagami) – 黄昏のBay City (Tasogare no Bay City) (1983)
2. 山下達郎 (Tatsuro Yamashita) – Silent Screamer (1980)
3. 竹内まりや (Mariya Takeuchi) – Plastic Love (Night Tempo 100% Remastered) (2016)
4. Especia – Boogie Aroma (2015)
5. Satellite Young feat. Mitch Murder – Sniper Rouge (2017)

This month’s top 10 episode has been sponsored by our friends at getyourgenki! Visit them at https://www.getyourgenki.de/ to find more information on what they are all about!

This time we have a few songs returning and mostly songs we haven’t played before, with a grab bag of musical styles. We have queens Mariya Takeuchi and Ringo Sheena both coming back into the spotlight, as well as newer sensations like Alexandros and Official HIGE DANDism catapulting themselves up the chart as usual. We also have a special indie spotlight we’re really excited to feature, too, so stick around ‘til the end for that and enjoy. 

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Echo

Hosted by: Kirby & Anna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

 Songlist:

10. Survive Said The Prophet- Bridges

9. Mariya Takeuchi- Inochi no Uta

8. Keisuke Kuwata and the Pin Boys- Kanashii Pro Bowler

7. Exile- Ai no Tame ni ~for love, for a child~

6. Tokyo Jihen- Erabarezaru Kokumin

5. Alexandros- Philosophy (18sai Remix)

4. Superfly- Flare

3. Sumika- Negai

2. Official HIGE DANDism- I LOVE…

1. King Gnu- Teenager Forever

Indie Spotlight:

針スピ子 (Supiko Hari)- もうどうにでもな〜れ (Moudou ni Demo Naare)

Anime Extra:

中川翔子 (Shoko Nakagawa) – 心のアンテナ~細野晴臣オリジナルミックス~ (Kokoro no Antenna – Haruomi Hosono Original Mix) (from Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life) (2009)

Vocaloid Extra:

初音ミク (Hatsune Miku) – World is Mine

Scripted & Quality assured by: Hayley
Hosted by: Ethel & Andy
Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

From Japanese nature, to all things Anime, delve into the world of Japanese, and Japanese-inspired, indie music as Andy & Ethel bring the first of Japan Top 10s indie artist interviews. Discussing everything from inspirations to future plans with two talented indie musicians, past Japan Top 10 Indie Spotlight artists Jared Kubokawa and Danny Dice.
SONG LIST:

Danny Dice:
‘Early Days’ 
‘With You’

Jared Kubokawa:
‘Goodbye, I Love You’
‘The Mountain’

Cute idol singers meet heavy metal?! Let’s rock out to Kawaii Metal, a genre that seems to be a living contradiction! From pioneering group BABYMETAL to “girls’ metal” and newer indie groups, explore the breadth of this recent and interesting genre. Don’t wear yourself out headbanging!

Scripted by: Recca

Hosted by: Eric & Andy

Quality Assured by: Miki

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Songlist:

4. BABYMETAL feat. F.HERO – PA.PA.YA! (2019)

3. Aldious (アルディアス) – Without You (2017)

2. ぜんぶ君のせいだ。(Zenbu Kimi no Sei da.) – WORLD END CRISIS (2016)

1. Deadlift Lolita – キミテラスサイリウム (Kimi Terasu Sairiumu) (2017)

Scripted by: Echo & Recca

Hosted by: Kirby

Quality Assured by: Andy

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Dean

2020 is finally here,  and we’re already excited to share all of the best Japanese music that will be released this year. Thanks for tuning in, and happy new year. Make sure to tune in to our next show to see how Japan’s best artists are gonna kick off 2020 for us. 

 Songlist:

10. 秦基博 (Motohiro Hata)- 9 Inch Space Ship [NEW]

9. Da-iCE – BACK TO BACK  [NEW]

8. Superfly – フレア (Flare) [NEW]

7. MOL – See You Again [NEW]

6. King Gnu – Teenager Forever [NEW]

5. BOYS AND MEN- Gattan Gotton Go! [NEW]

4. ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanca) – 白熊 (Shirokuma) [NEW]

3. 平井堅 (Ken Hirai)- #302 [NEW]

2. 山下達郎 (Tatsuro Yamashita) – レシピ (RECIPE) [+3]

1.sumika – 願い (Negai)  [NEW]

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Anna

Audio edited & Uploaded by: Tabamichi 

What better way to see off the dusty old year, and kick start a whole new decade, than with a blinding blast of pure punk rock joy. Join Anna as she brings you her Artist of the Month pick, a band who might just be energetic enough to power the world into 2020, WANIMA.

Songlist:

10) DRIVE (2018)

9) Charm (2017)

8)りんどう (Rindō) (2019)

7) ヒューマン (Human) (2018) 

6) 夏のどこかへ (Natsu no doko kahe) (2019)

5) TRACE (2015)

4) For You (2016)

3) GONG (2019)

2) Again (2019)

1) シグナル (Signal) (2018)