For more than two decades, Chihiro Onitsuka has captivated audiences with her evocative compositions. Delving into her own vulnerabilities and insecurities, Onitsuka crafts introspective ballads and songs of longing that resonate deeply with listeners. This episode showcases a diverse selection of Onitsuka’s music, including rock arrangements, delicate string orchestrations, and stripped-down piano numbers. Immerse yourself in Chihiro Onitsuka’s rich voice and heart-rending lyrics as we explore her timeless artistry.

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Excited to learn what new music, anime, news, and more has been going on in Japan this past Winter? Join Andy and Kuzey as they brief us with the latest information, all the while playing songs that will surprise and please your ears!

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Script and QA by: Connor

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Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.

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Hosted by: Brinton & Haru

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Paledusk is a Japanese metalcore band from Fukuoka that combines elements of trap, hyper pop, and EDM in highly chaotic yet infectiously fun tracks! Paledusk’s unique take on metal is taking over the world as they tour Australia, Europe, and North America, and work alongside international artists like Bring Me The Horizon, Lil Uzi Vert, and Alpha Wolf. Strap yourself in for some of their popular tracks in today’s episode!

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Japan is known for its vending machine culture for many reasons, so listen in to this episode where Tassie and Andy introduce some really cool facts (!), as well as some really strange concessions.

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Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.

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Enter the musical world of (K)NoW_NAME in today’s episode, a group of composers, lyricists, and vocalists who give life to popular anime like Dorohedoro and SPY x FAMILY. Unable to be confined to any genre, this close-knit unit collaborates to tackle any subject matter. Check out some of their most popular tracks in our October Artist of the Month episode!

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How has Japanese music influenced the Chinese music scene in the 80’s into the late 2000’s? Take a deep dive into the familiar Japanese hits that shaped all the popular Chinese songs during this period with Connor and Andy on this episode!

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Hosted by: Andy and Connor

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Want to hear what’s been happening in Japan this Fall? Want to know what McDonald’s said on Vegetable Day? Tune in to Shanna and Brinton as they talk about music, games, food, top news, and more with this installment of Japan Top 10!

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Script and QA by: Connor

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Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G

Hosted by: Kuzey

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Join Shanna and Connor as they discuss one of the hottest rock bands in Japan: THE ORAL CIGARETTES! With their unique blend of electronic, rap, and rock influences, energetic drumlines, intricate guitar riffs, haunting lyrics, and the soulful tenor vocals of Takuya Yamanaka, you’re guaranteed to add THE ORAL CIGARETTES to your playlist!~

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Manga has remained one of the most prevalent Japanese media forms in the world, whether it is from the 20th century or even till today. You will also learn that it looked very different several centuries ago! Join Tassie and Andy as they explore the range of history and natures of Japanese Manga!

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Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Japan Top 10. We hope you all are having a wonderful summer. Today we bring you the latest of Japan’s summer 2023 news. So pull up a chair and listen to the latest news in Japan.

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Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We have some amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.

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Hosted by: Kuzey

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Join Shanna and Connor discuss one of the most popular singer-songwriters on Japan’s music scene: Vickeblanka! Known for his emotional falsetto, piano melodies, and colorful music videos, Vickeblanka has made a name for himself internationally with his chart-topping anime and television drama theme songs. Listen to some of his most beloved songs in our Artist of the Month episode!

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Japan Top 10 turns ten this year! And to celebrate, we have this special double episode outlining some of the biggest Japanese hits within the past decade! Join us in celebrating the top 20 hits of the last ten years~

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Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some great new songs from a variety of artists. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.

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Join Connor and Andy discuss the viral TikTok sensation, Wednesday Campanella! Known for their playful wordplay, folklore references, fun dances, intricate music videos, and blending of genres like house and rap, you’ll be sure to fall in love with these addictive tunes!

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What’s the deal with Japanese video games, anyway? Japan holds a long list of awards and records in the video game industry, dating back as far as the 1970s. From Nintendo history to Final Fantasy soundtracks, sit back and relax with Kuzey and Andy as they take us through a history of Japanese video games!

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Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some great new songs from a variety of artists. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G

Hosted by: Miyabi

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