This week’s guests were DISH//, IZ*ONE, and Hirai Dai.

DISH// – Neko

IZ*ONE – Gensou Nikki (Secret Story of the Swan)

Hirai Dai – Inoribana 2020

This episode’s guests were Eito, Yamashita Tomohisa, GENERATIONS, V6, Nogizaka46, LiSA, MAN WITH A MISSION, sumika, and JO1.

Eito – Kousui

Yamashita Tomohisa – Nights Cold

GENERATIONS – You & I

V6 – MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE / PINEAPPLE

Nogizaka46 – Route 246

LiSA – Aijou

MAN WITH A MISSION – Change the World

sumika – Zekkyo Serenade

JO1 – OH-EH-OH

This week’s guests were Ikimonogakari, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Sexy Zone, and Miyamoto Hiroji.

Ikimonogakari – Kira Kira ni Hikaru

Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

Sexy Zone – RUN

Miyamoto Hiroji – P.S. I love you

On July 18, Haruma Miura passed away. The YouTube channel Asian Boss recently took to the streets of Tokyo to ask the Japanese public what they thought of Haruma’s death. There was some speculation as to why he took his life, but then the conversation turned into a discussion on mental health in Japan. Check it out below!

This week’s guests were Sanari, WONK, Yaida Hitomi, and GARNiDELiA.

Sanari – Hero

WONK – Rollin’

Yaida Hitomi – My Sweet Darlin’ / Anata no STORY

GARNiDELiA – star trail

On August 5, Yonezu Kenshi will release his new album, “STRAY SHEEP.” To celebrate the album’s release he will hold an event on “Fortnite” on August 7, making him the first Japanese artist to do so.

Titled “Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE”, the event will start at 8 PM JST and will be about half an hour long. The event will be held in “Party Royale”, with a giant screen with Kenshi on it on the main stage.

“Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE” can be accessed through any device that has the game installed on it. It is recommended that people wishing to see the event try to access it 30 to 60 minutes in advance, due to possible congestion. For those who can’t see it live, there will be encores on August 7 at 2 AM and 8 AM JST.

Hey, Arama Japan! It’s Friday, so it’s Open Post time! Feel free to chat with your fellow readers about whatever you like! Enjoy!

We’re back with a new edition of Arama! Japan Playlist! This playlist is a mixture of staff selections and new releases, all from this past June. There’s something here for everyone, including Hoshino Gen, NiziU, Arashi, Koda Kumi, DAOKO, milet, m-flo, Daichi Miura, Nogizaka46, indigo la End, DREAMS COME TRUE, and Nissy. Check it out below!