Japan Top 10 (10) Jpop Hits!

This week Erin & Eric delve into the world of Japanese-language Covers of Western Songs. From the 1960's to the 2010's there have been a plethora of artists attempting the tongue-twisting bilingual feat of lyrical translation. We hope you enjoy!Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: Erin & EricAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

This week you can look forward to a mix of just about every genre!! The countdown includes a ballad from Taichi Mukai, some funky music from Kazuyoshi Saito, and an upbeat rap from Yoshida Rinne. We are also featuring Cultastic as our fantastic Indie Spotlight!!Scripted by: ErnestoHosted by: WilliamQuality Assured by: MikiAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

This week you can look forward to a mix of just about every genre!! The countdown includes a ballad from Taichi Mukai, some funky music from Kazuyoshi Saito, and an upbeat rap from Yoshida Ayane. We are also featuring Danny Dice as our fantastic Indie Spotlight!!Scripted by: AmandaHosted by: Andy Quality assured by: AmandaAudio edited and Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Ethel brings you one of producer Miki's favorite J-pop artists for our Artist of the Month special - Yumi Matsutōya! Following the career of one of Japan's most successful female artists. Exploring songs from her 70's debut, through her immense popularity in the 1980's, including a few familiar Ghibli themes, right up until her more recent releases. Scripted by: Miki & HayleyHosted by: EthelQuality Assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Dive into the world of Japanese and Japanese-inspired indie music with amazing interviews and songs from four past Japan Top 10 Indie Spotlight artists. Our hosts discuss everything from inspirations to future plans with these talented musicians from all over the world - Lena (from Avocado Boys), Kufura, Electronicole, and Sugar JoikoScripted by: AmandaHosted by: Ethel & ReccaAudio edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiQuality assured by: Miki

We are giving away a FREE 10,000 YEN JP iTunes gift card, sponsored by our friends from Apartment 507! For details on how to enter, click here: https://jtop10.mymti.org/contest/ Don't forget to check out our friends at Apartment 507 & use our discount code, jtop10 to get 5% off your purchase for anything on their site! http://bit.ly/2GiDnUlTake a trip into J-pop history with our friends from Japanese music blog Kayo Kyoku Plus! Erin will take you through their amazing picks and expand your knowledge of kayōkyoku, enka, and modern-day J-pop. In return, some of our staff have written articles for their blog, so check those out as well!Scripted & Quality assured by: ReccaHosted by: ErinAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

We are giving away a FREE 10,000 YEN JP iTunes gift card, sponsored by our friends from Apartment 507! For details on how to enter, click here: https://jtop10.mymti.org/contest/ #contest#giveawayThis time we’re bringing you great songs by both new and old favorites. We’ve got songs from Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Aimer, and King Gnu. You’ll also hear a groovy indie spotlight, an upbeat visual kei extra, and a retro idol inclusion. Happy listener appreciation month!Scripted & Quality Assured by: AmandaHosted by: EricAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

We are giving away a FREE 10,000 YEN JP iTunes gift card, sponsored by our friends from Apartment 507! For details on how to enter, click here: https://jtop10.mymti.org/contest/ #contest#giveawayDon't forget to check out our friends at Apartment 507 & use our discount code, jtop10 to get 5% off your purchase for anything on their site! http://bit.ly/2GiDnUlThis week we are diving into the greatest performances at Nippon Budokan by Japanese artists! Spanning from the 1970s until 2017, you can look forward to some nostalgia and recent favorites recorded live from on of the biggest arenas in Japan. We hope you enjoy this episode!Scripted by: AmandaHosted by: EthelQuality Assured by: MikiAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

We are giving away a FREE 10,000 YEN JP iTunes gift card, sponsored by our friends from Apartment 507! For details on how to enter, click here: https://jtop10.mymti.org/contest/ #contest#giveawayDon't forget to check out our friends at Apartment 507 & use our discount code, jtop10 to get 5% off your purchase for anything on their site! http://bit.ly/2GiDnUlRecca brings you her favorite J-pop artist of all time for our February Artist of the Month special - the “eternal idol” Seiko Matsuda! From her debut in 1980 up to more recent tracks, follow the career of “Seiko-chan” through a selection of both hits and some deep cut album tracks.Scripted & Hosted by: ReccaQuality Assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Our late, but great January Top-10 countdown!! With awesome songs by both up-and-coming artists and some old favorites. We’ve got everything from ballads to experimental rock, including songs from Gen Hoshino, AAA, Ikimonogakari, and RADWIMPS. You’ll also hear a fantastic retro-infused Indie Spotlight!Scripted & Quality Assured by: ReccaHosted by: WillAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Scripted & Quality Assured by: AmandaHosted by: AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiIn this countdown we are bringing you new hits from androp, Gen Hoshino, Daichi Miura, and more. We are also giving you brand new songs released in the new year and an amazing Indie Spotlight. Happy listening!

As new year celebrations come to a close our host Ethel gives alternative J-Rock fans reason to rejoice with this month's Artist of the Month: 'NICO Touches the Walls’. Join her as she picks tracks from there their indie beginnings to their anime theme major label success.Scripted by: HayleyHosted by: EthelQuality assured by: HayleyAudio edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

Happy new years everyone!! 2018 has finally come to an end and we are leaving it with a BANG with our TOP 50 COUNTDOWN!! Tune in with Will, Andy, Ethel, Erin, and Eric and listen to all our favourite 2018 hits on our first day of the year!!Scripted by: Recca, Amanda, HayleyHosted by: William, Andy, Ethel, Erin, EricAudio edited by: Tadamichi, Tommy ReiQuality assured by: Amanda, Hayley, MikiUploaded by: Tommy Rei

Just in time for your holiday parties!! Bottom's up to 10 awesome songs about drinking and alcohol, past and present, including tracks from Naoko Ken, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and more. Cry along to Enka ballads and raise a glass to upbeat tunes, all at the same time!! And please remember to drink responsibly.Scripted by: Recca & AmandaHosted by: Recca & ErinQuality Assured by: AmandaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

We are happy to be bringing you our pilot episode of Japan Top 10 Cultures! This Japan Top 10 Cultures will feature a discussion of Sanrio in which our hosts, Andy, Ethel, and Recca, will talk about kawaii culture, Sanrio characters, and the portrayal of Japanese work culture. Scripted by: AmandaHosted by: Andy, Ethel, ReccaQuality assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tommy Rei

Scripted & Quality Assured by: ReccaHosted by: EricAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiThis time we’re bringing you brand-new hits from RADWIMPS, Vickeblanka, and [Alexandros], two chart-toppers from the same TV drama, and a stunning Indie Spotlight. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy our artist of the month episode!Scripted by: HayleyHosted by: EthelQuality assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

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Enjoy Our Early/Mid November Episode!Scripted by: HayleyHosted by: AndyQuality Assured by: MikiAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Hiroki

Get ready to rock hard with this month's Artist of the Month: SiM. Thanks to our wonderful Patreon donor, Andrew, for this request!Scripted & Quality assured by: AmandaHosted by: EthelAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi