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Kenshi Yonezu is in the featured artist set for this episode along with music from Ken Ishii, Saka-Sama, and Junko Yagami. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 69: Go Go Kenshi Yonezu appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New music from Aimer? A little dash of K-Pop thrown in? Songs from movies about fighting armies of robots? Nihongaku Radio is getting down to business! The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks Again appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums list is missing out on Japanese music. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese Music appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Brian Clark of onemillionpower.com stops by to give us a proper introduction to his favorite Japanese rockers, The Yellow Monkey. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 66: Resonance of The Yellow Monkey appeared first on Nihongaku!.

It’s been months since I’ve been to a live show. Same for you? Well, the good news is that a lot of bands and artists are making the switch to live-streamed concerts. Take our featured artist for this episode, Negicco. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 65: Midnight Cruisin’ With Negicco appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Prepare to add "folktronica" to your lexicon courtesy of Omodaka. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 64: Polycats and Plum Songs appeared first on Nihongaku!.

It's summer! That means it's time for a city pop episode. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic Bubbles appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Relax to these chill vibes from Kirinji and Gen Hoshino. Don't miss Yellow Magic Orchestra in the featured artist set! The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 62: Halfway Behind the Mask appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Prepare for some newer Polysics music, a little K-Pop courtesy of the idol group Twice, and a particularly cool track from Sekai no Owari. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 61: Twice as Nice appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In this episode of our biweekly Japanese music podcast, get ready to hear '80s pop from TM Revolution and rock out with Boom Boom Satellites. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 60: Making Vapor Trails appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we learn the correct way to pronounce One Ok Rock. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to You appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we hear from Korean songstress Lulileela and get acquainted with Scandal in the featured artist set. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous Linguistics appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Welcome back to Nihongaku Radio, a twice monthly exploration of Japanese (and other Asian) music for a primarily English-speaking audience. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood Adjustment appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In episode 56 of our Japanese music podcast, we'll hear from several of the bands that played the Japan Nite SXSW showcase and tour. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20 appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Take it from the totally unbiased opinion of a guy who runs his own Japanese Music podcast: There's a lot of great music on this episode. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred Suns appeared first on Nihongaku!.

X Japan and Shonen Knife attack the U.S. with Japanese music. We'll hear both in this episode along with The Pillows, Polysics and Chihiro Yamazaki. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 54: Kaja Kaja Goo appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I'm back at it! Ready for some new Japanese music? I thought so. Check out new stuff from Chouchou Merged Syrups and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to name a few. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 53: Let’s Go to the Studio! appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Boris is all over the featured artist set for this episode. Also, get ready to enjoy new music from Base Ball Bear, Ayumi Hamasaki and Perfume. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 52: Ambivalent Dancer Boris appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Check out new music from Kishi Bashi, Shonen Knife and The Mirraz. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 51: Mr. Steak, You’re Grade A appeared first on Nihongaku!.

It's episode 50! We're celebrating with a ton of guests. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 50: Back On My Feet appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Nihongaku interviews Peelander-Z's new drummer, Chris Heaton. The post Nihongaku Radio Interview: Meet the New Peelander Green appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In this episode we explore the career of Beat Crusaders' Toru Hidaka and hear from his new band, The Starbems. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 49: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight! appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Cibo Matto returns to the limelight. We'll hear from them as well as The Telephones and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra in this episode. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 48: Space Dream Bathroom appeared first on Nihongaku!.

This episode is packed with new songs from Supercell, Unison Square Garden and Lost in the Fog. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 47: The Lightning Vortex appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There's a tons of new stuff in this episode from the likes of Maximum Za Hormone, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Scandal. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 46: Overdrive Misterioso appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Polysics. I don't feel like I need to say a lot more about this episode. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 45: Everybody Say No to the Marshmallow Head appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There are a ton of great tracks in this episode including my personal favorite, "Wink Sniper" by Base Ball Bear, and "You-You-You" by Polysics. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 44: You-You-You Are the Wink Sniper appeared first on Nihongaku!.

This episode starts with a band called Otoboke Beaver. Yeah! And then things just get better from there. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 43: Happy Birthday, Mad Tiger appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Prepare yourself for tracks from Anthem, Boom Boom Satellites, X Japan and a few bands who rocked so hard that they're not even around anymore. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 42: Revenge of The Rock Episode appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New stuff from Peelander-Z? Yes, please! And be sure to stick around for the '90s revivalist band Taffy. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 41: Sweet Violet and the Foxy Machines appeared first on Nihongaku!.

At long last, here’s episode 40! Prepare your ear holes for new music from The Telephones, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and GaGaGa SP. Enjoy! Nihongaku Radio Episode 40 Intro: “Final Wars!” – The ALFEE (Buy It!) “Gonna Be Alright” – Skall ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 40: The Last Ice Cream appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New music from Perfume, Flip and Crazy Ken Band in this episode. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 39: Requiem For a Handy Man appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Check out new music from The Starbems and Destrose. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 38: Capsule Toys appeared first on Nihongaku!.

We’ve got a ton of new music to get to in this episode including brand new stuff from Light Bringer, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, and Tsushimamire. And if you’ve written in with requests, consider this your episode. A few fan favorite ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 37: High and Mighty Hydrangea appeared first on Nihongaku!.

What’s this!? Another episode? Sure enough. Consider this my apology for being a bit slow with new episodes as of late. I hope that after episode 35, you’re still in the mood for a ton of new Japanese music. We’ll ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 36: The Beautiful Red Sky appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New tracks from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, May’n and Kiyoshi Sugo round out the playlist for this, the 35th episode of Nihongaku Radio. Of course I’ve got a few other surprises in store as well. Buck Tick’s waiting for you in ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 35: Invader Invading Your Ears appeared first on Nihongaku!.

The best decision I made during SXSW music this year was heading to a couple of the Korean music showcases. Make no mistake that my first, truest love as and will always be the zany, whacked-out music of Japan, but ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 34: It Came From Korea? appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Japan Nite, the annual tradition of shipping a bunch of great Japanese artists to SXSW in Austin, TX and a subsequent tour in a few major North American cities, is upon us. The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 33: SXSW and Japan Nite Return appeared first on Nihongaku!.

We've got new music from Yamanaka Sawao, Miii, Noanowa and more on this episode. Get to it! The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 32: What’s Up, People!? appeared first on Nihongaku!.

We’re barely two weeks into 2013 and things are already starting to get interesting. Boom Boom Satellites has released two new albums (one is a remix album). Dir en Grey is on the cusp of a new album. Matter of ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 31: Tricot’s Pi Reference appeared first on Nihongaku!.

As it turns out, Mayan prophecies of our impending doom were greatly exaggerated. And it’s a good thing to. 2013 is already shaping up to be a big year for Japanese music. Boom Boom Satellites have a new album out ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio: Best of 2012 Special appeared first on Nihongaku!.

The holiday season comes but once a year, so why am I eternally sick of all the so-called classic Christmas music? Sorry, Bing Crosby, but we’re shaking up Christmas time with an entire episode devoted to holiday music from Japan. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All Oyasuminasai appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New music in this episode from Hemenway, Ketsumeishi, Sekitori Hana and more. Also, be sure to stick around for a guest set from Mr. Evan Jones featuring the orchestral stylings of Hiroki Inui. As I mentioned on the show, Haikarahakuti ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo Solo appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Happy Thanksgiving! When you’re over-stuffed with carb goodness, give the latest episode of Nihongaku Radio a listen. Brand new stuff from Plenty, Noodles, and more. Nihongaku Radio Episode 28 Intro: “Sharp” – Negoto (Buy It!) “Oh Yeah” – Noodles (Buy ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 28: Noodles on Thanksgiving appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Halloween’s over. It’s time for a little ear candy. Check out new tunes from Unlimits, Miwa Sasagawa and Urbangarde Also, if you dig Light Bringer be sure to check out the band’s unofficial Facebook fan page in English! Nihongaku Radio ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 27: Podcast Jyanaimon! appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I heard you were looking for a new episode of Nihongaku Radio. Sorry I’m late. Hopefully a fistful of new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Do As Infinity, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will make up for it. Welcome ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 26: Good Screams appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Toiling in the dank and dark podcasting mines, it seriously did not so much as occur to me that I’ve been doing Nihongaku Radio for more than a year. Here we are, miraculously at episode 25. Call it a milestone. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 25: Drop Your Urbangarde appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I’m a few days late, but here we are with a brand new episode of Nihongaku Radio. And what an episode! Gear up for a ton of brand new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Spyair, Scandal and 2side1BRAIN. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 24: French Things I Can’t Pronounce appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There is but one appropriate way to celebrate Labor Day if you’re a J music-obsessed podcast constructionist like myself. A lot of beer and a new episode of Nihongaku Radio! There’s a ton of new music on this one including ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 23: Art-School Confidential appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I spend a lot of time talking about the new music on Nihongaku Radio. Well, this episode’s got a fistful of old tracks as well. Tracks you might describe as “groovy.” Tracks with horn sections. Tracks that make you want ... Read More » The post . Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore Bands appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Guess who’s invading the states? And by invading the states, I mean going on a less-than-10 city tour. Still, I’m happy to report that rock duo B’z is doing shows up and down the East and West coasts as well ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 21: Swarm of B’z appeared first on Nihongaku!.