List of Songs Played/流されました曲のリスト

As one of the most successful visual-kei artists, LUNA SEA recently celebrated their 30th anniversary and continues to play for tens of thousands of fans each year. Join Connor and Shanna as they discuss one of Japan’s top rock bands!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola

Hosted by: Connor & Shanna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

Song List:

4. LUNA SEA – TRUE BLUE (September 21, 1994)

3. LUNA SEA – TONIGHT (May 17, 2000)

2. LUNA SEA – gravity (March 29, 2000)

1. LUNA SEA – ROSIER (July 21, 1994)

Japan Top 10 turns 10! Join hosts past and present as we celebrate a decade of Japan Top 10. Listen to our favorite songs of the decade, as we discuss our journey reaching this milestone!~

Hosted by: Tassie, Lydia, Connor, Shanna, Andy, Tadamichi, Haru, Hayley G, Nola, Fred & Producer Jack!
Audio edited & uploaded by: Fred
QAed by: Connor

Song List:

11. 恋風邪にのせて (Koikaze ni nosete) – Vaundy (March 7, 2022)
10. 新時代 (New Genesis/Shinjidai) – Ado (June 8, 2022)
9. Superman – Crystal Kay (December 7, 2011)
8. 青春病 (Seishun Sick) – (藤井風) Fujii Kaze (October 30, 2020)
7. Happy Birthday – NEWS (October 1, 2008)
6. 風のゆくえ (Where the Wind Blows) – Ado (August 10, 2022)
5. Koi Suru Fortune Cookie (恋するフォーチュンクッキ) – AKB48 (August 21, 2013)
4. Congrats!! (with friends) – Yuma Uchida (September 21, 2022)
3. Rapport – キタニタツヤ (Tatsuya Kitani) (November 23, 2021)
2. Akari has arrived – Gyari (September 22, 2018)
1. Tegami (Haikei Jūgo no Kimi e) – Angela Aki (September 17, 2008)

Japan has a longstanding history of tradition and culture, so it is no wonder that their crafts are still thriving today. From Joinery to Tea Ceremony, join Andy and Fred as they discuss the beauty and simplicity of these niche Japanese creations!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Connor

Hosted by: Andy and Fred

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Pedro

Songlist:

1) Melody – 8LOOM (november 9, 2022)

2) Lucky – Lucy,Too (February 7, 2018)

3) Last Train at 25 O’clock – Lamp (February 11, 2004)

4) きらりらり(Kirari rari) – KANA-BOON (August 26, 2022)

5) 99 – MOB CHOIR (August 31, 2016)

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G

Hosted by: Miyabi & Tassie

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Songlist:

10) Hitamuki (Single-Minded) – SUPER BEAVER [=]

9) Blue Moon – NiziU [NEW]

8) Ringyu Love – Macaroni Empitsu [NEW]

7) Mabuta (Eyelid) – Vaundy [NEW]

6) Akatoki Reload – aiko [NEW]

5) Shukufuku (Blessing) – Yoasobi [+1]

4) White Noise – Official Hige Dandism [NEW]

3) I love you – back number [+2]

2) Kick Back – Kenshi Yonezu [=]

1) Dai zero-kan (Zero Feeling) – 10-Feet [+2]

Extra songs:

Indie Spotlight: HAMELN – Wakusei Log Out (Planet Log Out)

2000s Flashback: Tsunami – Southern All Stars (2000)

Anime Extra: Broken Youth – Nico Touches the Walls

HALCALI was a J-pop and hip-hop duo in the 2000s and 2010s produced by RYO-Z and DJ FUMIYA of the hip hop group RIP SLYME. Childhood friends Haru and Yukari blended pop, rap, and ska, and rose to international fame with “Long Kiss Good Bye,” an ending theme for Naruto Shippuden. Halcali was the first female hip-hop group to reach the top ten in Japan’s Oricon music charts and is known for their catchy melodies and lighthearted lyrics.

Join Connor and Shanna bop to bubblegum rap with HALCALI!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola

Hosted by: Connor & Shanna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

Songlist:

4. HALCALI – ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Giri Giri Surf Rider) (Dangerous Surf Rider) (July 9, 2003)

3. HALCALI – 今日の私はキゲンがいい (Kyo no watashi wa kigen ga ii) (I’m in a good mood today) (May 30, 2012)

2. HALCALI – Tandem (January 8, 2003)

1. HALCALI – Long Kiss Good Bye (November 12, 2008)

Goth Music in Japan began to take form in the late 80s, but has continued to influence Japanese music even today. Join Connor and Shanna as they dive into the sounds, contributions, and meanings of Japanese Goth Music!

Scripted by: Connor

Hosted by: Connor and Shanna

Quality Assured by: Tadamichi

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

Songlist:

4. MO’SOME TONEBENDER – 冷たいコード (Tsumetai Kodo) (January 1, 2001)

3. BAND-MAID – Choose Me (January 1, 2017)

2. LAST ALLIANCE – HEKIREKI (October 27, 2010)

1. a crowd of rebellion – M1917 (June 22, 2016)

Welcome to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some new and veteran artists this month so sit back, relax, and enjoy this month’s countdown.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G

Hosted by: Miyabi & Shanna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

 Songlist:

10) Hitamuki (Single-Minded) – SUPER BEAVER [NEW]

9) Kira Killer (feat. Mori Calliope) – Zutomayo [NEW]

8) Souvenir – BUMP OF CHICKEN [-2]

7) Nagisa Hotel – Keisuke Kuwata [NEW]

6) Shukufuku (Blessing) – Yoasobi [-2]

5) I love you – back number [-3]

4) Stardom – King Gnu [NEW]

3) Dai zero-kan (Zero Feeling) – 10-Feet [NEW]

2) Kick Back – Kenshi Yonezu [+1]

1) Subtitle –  Official HIGE Dandism [=]

Extra songs:

Indie Spotlight: DJ Noriken – Only See U (2017)

Yellow Magic Orchestra is one of the best selling artists of all time in Japan and one of the most successful international acts from Japan. Members Harry Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto are known for pioneering the synthpop genre and were one of the first acts to make extensive use of computer technology in music and experimenting in genres like ska and electronic rap. Check out today’s episode to listen to this revolutionary artist in electronic music.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola

Hosted by: Haru and Andy

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Pedro

Songlist:

4. Solid State Survivor (1979)

3. RYDEEN (1979)

2. Tong Poo (1978)

1. Firecracker (1978)