Japan Top 10 is a podcast show that focuses on the discovery of Japanese music culture. Various hosts provide entertaining, engaging and educational commentary that help instill Japanese music cultural knowledge into its listeners. Japan Top 10 also openly supports indie artists and bands who create Japanese music, or Japanese-inspired music through on-air and online segments. We have a wide variety of featured shows. Please see our website for more details on the formatting and release dates of our episodes. Feedback is welcomed through email at info@jtop10.jp! Check us out at http://jtop10.jp/ and search for us on all major podcasting platforms including Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Apple Podcasts & many more. ジャパントップ10は、日本の音楽文化発見に焦点を当てたポッドキャストです。日本の音楽文化に関する知識がリスナーの皆様に少しずつでも広がっていくよう、個性あふれるナビゲーターが、楽しく魅力にあふれ、ためになる解説をしています。 ジャパントップ10は日本音楽、もしくは日本に影響を受けた音楽を作っているインディーズアーティストやバンドを、オンエア・オンラインの一コマでご紹介することでサポートしています。 ジャパントップ10では、様々な特集を組んでいます。番組構成や放送予定については、ジャパントップ10ウェブサイトをご確認ください。 フィードバックはinfo@jtop10.jpまでメールでお送りください。お待ちしております。 ジャパントップ10について詳しくは、http://jtop10.jp/をご覧ください。また、Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Apple Podcasts, など、主要なプラットフォームでジャパントップ10をぜひ探してみて下さい！
Excited to learn what new music, anime, news, and more has been going on in Japan this past Winter? Join Andy and Kuzey as they brief us with the latest information, all the while playing songs that will surprise and please your ears!---Script and QA by: ConnorHosted by: Kuzey & AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: Brinton & HaruAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Paledusk is a Japanese metalcore band from Fukuoka that combines elements of trap, hyper pop, and EDM in highly chaotic yet infectiously fun tracks! Paledusk’s unique take on metal is taking over the world as they tour Australia, Europe, and North America, and work alongside international artists like Bring Me The Horizon, Lil Uzi Vert, and Alpha Wolf. Strap yourself in for some of their popular tracks in today’s episode!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Connor & ShannaAudio Edited: ShannaUploaded: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Japan is known for its vending machine culture for many reasons, so listen in to this episode where Tassie and Andy introduce some really cool facts (!), as well as some really strange concessions.-------------Scripted & Quality Assured by: ConnorHosted by: Tassie & AndyAudio Edited by: ShannaUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: Shanna & HaruAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Enter the musical world of (K)NoW_NAME in today’s episode, a group of composers, lyricists, and vocalists who give life to popular anime like Dorohedoro and SPY x FAMILY. Unable to be confined to any genre, this close-knit unit collaborates to tackle any subject matter. Check out some of their most popular tracks in our October Artist of the Month episode!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Brinton & KuzeyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How has Japanese music influenced the Chinese music scene in the 80’s into the late 2000’s? Take a deep dive into the familiar Japanese hits that shaped all the popular Chinese songs during this period with Connor and Andy on this episode!Scripted & QAed by: NolaHosted by: Andy and ConnorAudio Edited by: HaruUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Want to hear what’s been happening in Japan this Fall? Want to know what McDonald’s said on Vegetable Day? Tune in to Shanna and Brinton as they talk about music, games, food, top news, and more with this installment of Japan Top 10!---Script and QA by: ConnorHosted by: Shanna & BrintonAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10! We have a ton of amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: KuzeyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Shanna and Connor as they discuss one of the hottest rock bands in Japan: THE ORAL CIGARETTES! With their unique blend of electronic, rap, and rock influences, energetic drumlines, intricate guitar riffs, haunting lyrics, and the soulful tenor vocals of Takuya Yamanaka, you’re guaranteed to add THE ORAL CIGARETTES to your playlist!~Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Shanna & ConnorAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Manga has remained one of the most prevalent Japanese media forms in the world, whether it is from the 20th century or even till today. You will also learn that it looked very different several centuries ago! Join Tassie and Andy as they explore the range of history and natures of Japanese Manga!---Scripted & Quality Assured by: ConnorHosted by: Tassie & AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Japan Top 10. We hope you all are having a wonderful summer. Today we bring you the latest of Japan’s summer 2023 news. So pull up a chair and listen to the latest news in Japan.---Script and QA by: Hayley GHosted by: Kuzey & BrintonAudio Edited by: HaruUploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We have some amazing new songs for this month’s countdown. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: KuzeyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Shanna and Connor discuss one of the most popular singer-songwriters on Japan’s music scene: Vickeblanka! Known for his emotional falsetto, piano melodies, and colorful music videos, Vickeblanka has made a name for himself internationally with his chart-topping anime and television drama theme songs. Listen to some of his most beloved songs in our Artist of the Month episode!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Shanna & ConnorAudio Edited by: HaruUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Japan Top 10 turns ten this year! And to celebrate, we have this special double episode outlining some of the biggest Japanese hits within the past decade! Join us in celebrating the top 20 hits of the last ten years~Scripted: Hayley G & ConnorQAed by: TadamichiHosted by: Andy & ShannaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some great new songs from a variety of artists. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: Haru & BrintonAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Connor and Andy discuss the viral TikTok sensation, Wednesday Campanella! Known for their playful wordplay, folklore references, fun dances, intricate music videos, and blending of genres like house and rap, you’ll be sure to fall in love with these addictive tunes!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Connor & AndyAudio Edited by: FredUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What’s the deal with Japanese video games, anyway? Japan holds a long list of awards and records in the video game industry, dating back as far as the 1970s. From Nintendo history to Final Fantasy soundtracks, sit back and relax with Kuzey and Andy as they take us through a history of Japanese video games!---Scripted & Quality Assured by: ConnorHosted by: Kuzey & AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some great new songs from a variety of artists. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: MiyabiAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock and garage band that has received wide acclaim internationally for their boisterous sound and criticism of gender roles. This all-girl quartet mixes English lyrics and slang from their native Kyoto, frequently performs sold-out tours in Europe and the United States, and has been praised by the likes of Dave Grohl and Tom Moreno. Listen to all the chaos in today’s episode!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Shanna & FredAudio Edited by: Haru & FredUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Are you studying Japanese? Tune in to today’s episode to listen to easy-to-follow hit songs by Japanese artists over multiple generations. Grab a copy of the lyrics and sing along to impress your friends at your next karaoke session!Scripted & QAed by: NolaHosted by: Andy and KuzeyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
News Specials are back! Learn about recent otaku news and headliners, and also how a trash facility in Sapporo found 100,000 yen. Join Connor and Kuzey as they tell you all about it (and introduce Higedan’s newest release)!-------------Script and QA by: ConnorHosted by: Kuzey & ConnorAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some amazing new songs from favorite artists. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: ShannaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tokyo Incidents is a band that requires little introduction, as over the past 20 years they have continuously taken over top charts with their robust sound and wild energy. Join Tassie and Miyabi as they uncover the hits and hidden gems of this jazz and rock infused group!Scripted & Quality Assured by: ConnorHosted by: Tassie & MiyabiAudio Edited by: HaruUploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It is officially Spring in Japan, and this time we learn about the different aspects of Japanese culture that are heightened from the new season. From plum blossoms in Tokyo to the tea fields below Mt. Fuji, join Kuzey and Shanna as they provide new insights and discussion on this worldwide sensation!-------------Scripted & Quality Assured by: ConnorHosted by: Kuzey & ShannaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some great artists for you to listen to this month. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: Miyabi & ConnorAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kanjani8 is a Johnny’s Entertainment idol group whose members hail from Osaka and Kyoto. As de facto ambassadors of western Japan, they have accomplished several impressive feats since starting their career in 2002, including a national tour of each of Japan’s forty-seven prefectures, dozens of consecutive number one hit singles, and even founding an independent record label within Johnny’s Entertainment for greater artistic freedom. Listeners will love their enka-inspired tunes, impressive rock instrumentals, and friendly Osakan charm.Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Tassie & AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: PedroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Japanese Romcoms are among the most popular J-Dramas out there, with Long Vacation, Hoyokko, and Hana Yori Dango being a few of them. Lucky for us, one of the core aspects of a Japanese Romcom is its music, where we have found TONS of great songs and artists. Join Shanna and our new host Kuzey for a deeper look into one of our favorite TV genres!Scripted & QAed by: ConnorHosted by: Shanna and KuzeyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome everyone to another episode of Japan Top 10. We’ve got some talented artists for you to listen to. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's Top 10 countdown.Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley GHosted by: Miyabi & AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
As one of the most successful visual-kei artists, LUNA SEA recently celebrated their 30th anniversary and continues to play for tens of thousands of fans each year. Join Connor and Shanna as they discuss one of Japan’s top rock bands!Scripted & Quality Assured by: NolaHosted by: Connor & ShannaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
