Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Aimer defeat Yonezu Kenshi and Aimyon. Aimyon and Kenshi are back is back this week, facing off against a newcomer. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!
We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback! This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
This week’s guests were THE RAMPAGE, Okazaki Taiiku, and OKAMOTO’S.
THE RAMPAGE – THROW YA FIST
Okazaki Taiiku – The Abyss
OKAMOTO’S – Dreaming Man
This week’s guests were Togi Hideki, Wagakki Band, Jin, Takahashi Shigeo, and Arai Erina.
Togi Hideki x Wagakki Band x Kanjani8 – Senbonzakura
Remember a few weeks ago when Kiko Mizuhara said that she had never met Harry Styles before, in light of their dating rumors? Well, if she didn’t meet him before then, she has met him now! Harry celebrated his 25th birthday this weekend in Tokyo. Kiko was part of the entourage celebrating his birthday. This was revealed via the Instagram story of “Queer Eye” star Bobby Berk.
This week’s guests were Mika Nakashima, THE RAMPAGE, and DEAN FUJIOKA.
Mika Nakashima – GLAMOROUS SKY / Sairen
THE RAMPAGE – THROW YA FIST
DEAN FUJIOKA – Maybe Tomorrow
This week’s guests were CHEMISTRY, Leo Ieiri, Johnny’s WEST, and IZ*ONE.
CHEMISTRY x Leo Ieiri – PIECES OF A DREAM
CHEMISTRY x Johnny’s WEST – Point of No Return
IZ*ONE – Suki to Iwasetai
Johnny’s WEST – Homechigirisuto
Leo Ieiri – Kono Sekai de
CHEMISTRY – Moshimo
This week’s guests were DEAN FUJIOKA, Ayaka Hirahara, Miyakawa-kun, and Leo Ieiri.
DEAN FUJIOKA – Maybe Tomorrow
Ayaka Hirahara – Shiawase no Arika
Miyakawa-kun – Ryakudatsu
Leo Ieiri – Kono Sekai de