Mika Nakashima and HY Perform on “Premium MelodiX!” for May 2

This week’s guests were HY and Mika Nakashima.

Mika Nakashima – HELLO

HY – Sorairo

Naniwa Danshi, BE:FIRST, BiSH, and More Perform on “CDTV Live! Live!” for May 2

This week’s episode was a two hour special. This week’s guests were Naniwa Danshi, BiSH, milet, Klang Ruler, HAN-KUN, BE:FIRST, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN.

Naniwa Danshi – Ubu LOVE

BiSH – Promise the Star

milet – Fly High

Klang Ruler – Timing

HAN-KUN – WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Toki ni wa Okose yo Movement (H Jungle with T cover)

Naniwa Danshi – Sachiare / The Answer

BE:FIRST – Bye-Good-Bye

BiSH – Gomen ne

milet – Walkin’ In My Lane

ENHYPEN – Tamed-Dashed [Japanese Ver.]

SEVENTEEN – Darl+ing

Mukai Taichi Links Up with CrazyBoy for “99′”

On May 11, Mukai Taichi will release his fifth album, “ANTIDOTE.” This is his first album since April 2021’s “COLORLESS.” The album will feature the previously released songs “Celebrate!”, “Bravest”, and “Special Seat.”

“ANTIDOTE” sees Taichi working with multiple producers, including CELSIOR COUPE, NOIZEWAVE, and TAAR. The album also sees him working with T.Kura of Giant Swing Productions for the song “99′.”

Ahead of the release of “ANTIDOTE”, Taichi has released the music video for “99′.” The song sees Taichi collaborating with Sandaime J Soul Brothers member CrazyBoy. The video has a club setting, with the two enjoying a night out with Taichi’s friends. Taichi even gets in a bit of choreography, while CrazyBoy drinks a bottle of Hennessy. Check it out below!

BiSH, First Summer Uika, and Ohashi Chippoke Perform on “Venue101” for April 30

This week’s guests were First Summer Uika, BiSH, and Ohashi Chippoke.

First Summer Uika – Open the Door

BiSH – Gomen ne

Ohashi Chippoke – Iya Demone

Naniwa Danshi, AI, and More Perform on “Music Fair” for April 30

This week’s guests were AI, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, First Summer Uika, and Naniwa Danshi.

AI x Nagaya Haruko – Story

First Summer Uika – Open the Door

Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hiwa Mata Noboru kara

Naniwa Danshi – Sachiare

AI – Aldebaran

Arama! Japan Podcast: March 2022 Review (Part 2)

We’re back with another episode of the Arama! Japan Podcast! This is the second part of the March 2022 episode. In this part, we covered a variety of topics, including the US theater screening of Arashi‘s 20th anniversary concert film, last year’s growth of the Japanese music industry, Fujii Kaze‘s rise to fame, and more.

I am joined in this part by my co-host Hannah. Check it out below!

INI, Mika Nakashima, and More Perform on “Buzz Rhythm 02” for April 29

This week’s guests were Mika Nakashima, INI, STU48, and Maneki Kecak.

Mika Nakashima – STARS / WILL /HELLO

INI – CALL 911

STU48 – Hana wa Dare no Mono?

Maneki Kecak – Awesome

Kitani Tatsuya Performs on “MUSIC BLOOD” for April 29

This week’s guest was Kitani Tatsuya.

Kitani Tatsuya – Solanin (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION cover) / Planetes