Japan Top 10 (日本のトップ10) JPOP HITS!

Come with us on a journey to the cultural center and historical heart of Japan: The Kansai Region. Join Andy and Brinton as they explore a bit of the history of Kansai’s underground music scene and check out artists that come from all around the region! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Andy and Brinton Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of Japan Top 10! We have great new songs to continue the 2024 countdowns. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G Hosted by: Miyabi & Luisa Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today’s episode is all about the band QUEEN BEE! Led by the playful and androgynous Avu-chan with infectious growls and a soothing falsetto, their punk rock aesthetic shines in their music videos and fashion, breaking boundaries in Japan’s music scene. Listen to their popular hits featured in anime Tokyo Ghoul:re, Dororo, Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck, and more! Scripted & Quality Assured by: No...

Reminiscing over summer days? Missing the water and sand between your toes? Give this episode a listen and all your sunkissed dreams will come true! Entering the stage: Kuzey and Brinton.  Scripted & QAed by: Connor Hosted by: Kuzey and Brinton Audio Edited by: Haru Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year and welcome everyone to a new episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs to kick start the 2024 countdowns. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G Hosted by: Shanna & Luisa Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Japan Top 10 celebrates our 500th episode! Join our staff as we mark the milestone by discussing bands and songs that we discovered working on the podcast! Thanks for listening, and here’s to 500 more episodes~ Hosted by: Jack, Andy, Hayley, Nola, Shanna, Connor, Fred, Miyabi, Brinton  Edited and Uploaded by: Fred QA by: Nola  Songlist: 1. Yuzu (ゆず) - Reason 2. fishmans - いかれたbaby 3. Inochi...

UNCHAIN, a Kyoto-based rock band with a diverse musical palette, blending jazz, punk, electronica, and more, achieved critical acclaim with albums like rapture and Hello, Young Souls!!, as well as their popular covers of hits by artists like Tokyo Jihen and Tatsuro Yamashita. Enjoy a mix of rock, funk, and city pop in today’s episode with UNCHAIN! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola Hosted by:...

Welcome to another episode of Japan Top 10! Today we bring you the Top 20 songs of 2023. Pull up a chair, sit back, and enjoy this year's best hits from Japan. Scripted: Nola & Hayley G QAed by: Tadamichi Hosted by: Tassie & Brinton Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Brinton Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

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 pian...

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! --- Script and QA by: Connor Hosted by: Kuzey & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

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: Brinton & Haru Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

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 t...

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. ------------- Scripted & Quality Assured by: Connor Hosted by: Tassie & Andy Audio Edited by: Shanna Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

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: Shanna & Haru Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

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! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola H...

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! Scripted & QAed by: Nola Hosted by: Andy and Connor Audio Edited by: Haru Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

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! --- Script and QA by: Connor Hosted by: Shanna & Brinton Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

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 Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!~ Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola Hosted by: Shanna &a...

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! --- Scripted & Quality Assured by: Connor Hosted by: Tassie & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded...

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. --- Script and QA by: Hayley G Hosted by: Kuzey & Brinton Audio Edited by: Haru Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

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. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley G Hosted by: Kuzey Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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! Scripted & Q...

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~ Scripted: Hayley G & Connor QAed by: Tadamichi Hosted by: Andy & Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...