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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 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、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！
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 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、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！
Episode 615: Japan Top 10 October 2026 Special: Music from the Hokkaido region
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Hokkaido is a land full of beautiful scenery, amazing culture, delicious food, and, yes, talented musicians! Join Shanna as she checks out a few bands and vocalists from the rich region of Hokkaido! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy October to all of our listeners wherever you happen to be. We have so many new songs on the countdown today! So please relax and enjoy the masterpieces that hail from Japan. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This time on Japan Top 10, we have a unique artist of the month episode featuring 3 masters of the ocarina instrument in celebration of the remake of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time. Scripted & QAed by: Hayley Hosted by: Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy September to all of our listeners wherever you happen to be. We have so many new songs on the countdown today! So please relax and enjoy the masterpieces that hail from Japan. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited by: Tadamichi Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Polkadot Stingray is a group from Fukuoka that has been active since 2015. After making their debut and building up their popularity through social media, they’ve cemented themselves in the Japanese music scene. Singles, albums, collaborations, and music videos- they’ve done it all! Join Shanna and Vicky as they dive into the history and hits of Polkadot Stingray! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Andy in a special cultures episode where he interviews the Original Otaku, Dr. J, a professor from University of Hawaii specializing in Japanese history and culture! Scripted by: Hayley Hosted by: Andy QAed by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy August to all of our listeners wherever you happen to be. Japan continues to house many excellent artists. So sit back and enjoy this month’s selection of Japan Top 10! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Humbreaders are a band that’s been growing rapidly. From performing live to releasing albums and singles, their high energy music has attracted fans of all ages! Join Kuzey and Vicky as they go through the history of Humbringers, from their creation to their latest single! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Kuzey and Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another special episode of Japan Top 10! Join Vicky and Andy as they take a look at the best J-Drama Tracks of the 1990s! Tune in for some great music and TV recommendations! --- Scripted by: Hayley & Miles Hosted by: Vicky & Andy QAed by: Hayley Audio Edited by: Fred & Jonathan Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Whether you're a passionate soccer fan or simply a music enthusiast, this month's Japan Top 10 Episode Countdown has something for everyone. We've curated an exciting selection of songs by artists proudly supporting Japan's national team in the FIFA World Cup. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this special collection of inspiring music as we celebrate the spirit of the game. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Kuzey Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Takaya Kawasaki is an artist who has made songs celebrating the ordinary moments of everyday life. Join Shanna as she goes through his history as a musician, from his original indie releases to song collaborations and his newest songs and music videos! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited by: Fred Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Japan Top 10! This month's selection is crazy with new songs that you will all enjoy. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Naotaro Moriyama has had a musical career that spans more than two decades and has built up a loyal fanbase. Join Shanna as she goes through some of his indie releases, major releases, CDs, Singles, and collaborations! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ending our last all about me episode, our co-founding staff member, Producer Jack brings his insights into the podcast with Andy! Hosted by: Producer Jack & Andy Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Japan Top 10! This month's selection is crazy with new songs that you will all enjoy. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We’ve got a six-citing episode! The lucky 600th Episode! Join Shanna and Andy as they check out some six-sational songs that all have something to do with the number six! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Since releasing their first EP in 2023, Saba Sister’s high energy songs and relatable lyrics has helped them to become a growing presence in the Japanese rock scene! Join Kuzey as he takes a look at their music from their demos to their most recent releases! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Kuzey Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's another "About Me Episode" this time we bring back our former host KIRBY. Together with Haley, let's listen to his audio adventures since his last appearance on JTop10. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited for this new countdown featuring some fabulous new songs from some of Japan’s best artists. Please sit back and enjoy this episode's selection. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Active since 2012 after a comment from her teacher, Satoko Shibata has released many pieces of music over the last 14 years! Join Kuzey and Shanna as they discuss re-releases, celebrations, collaborations, and songs of various genres, all featuring the talented Satoko Shibata! Scripted by: Miles Hosted by: Kuzey & Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred QA by: Hayley Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back for another All About Me episode! This week we cover the hits old and new with our former host and fountain of knowledge, Ethel! Join Andy and Ethel as they reminisce, catch up, and geek out over JTop10. Hosted by: Ethel & Andy Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There are many Japanese songs with English lyrics mixed in, but what about songs by Japanese artists that are entirely in English? Join Shanna and Andy as they go through a few English language songs by Japanese artists who lived in America, are bilingual, and studied English! Scripted & Quality Assured by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited for this new countdown featuring some fabulous new songs from some of Japan’s best artists. Please sit back and enjoy this episode's selection. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Haku is a 4-piece girl band that took the world by storm! From songs that talk about overcoming the struggles of daily life to fun and fast-paced covers, join Kuzey and Vicky as they check out Haku’s music from the start until now! --- Scripted: Miles Hosted by: Kuzey & Vicky QAed by: Hayley Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another All About Me Episode! Shanna will be talking with one of our former script writers, Nola. Join them as they explore Reiwa-era tunes and share some of their favorite moments during their time on Japan Top 10! Hosted by: Shanna & Nola Quality Assured by: Hayley Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited for this new countdown featuring some fabulous new songs from some of Japan’s best artists. Please sit back and enjoy this episode's selection. --- Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Learn more about the indie artist, NEO BURNING FIRES in our latest indie artist interview episode with Andy and Vicky! Prepared & Hosted by: Andy & Vicky Quality Assured by: Hayley Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kyoko Koizumi has been a star of music, the stage, and the screen. Her history as a performer is full of solos, duets, and tie-ins! Join Shanna and Andy as they go through some of her greatest hits! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Shanna & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join us as we learn about JTop10 script writer Miles! We’ll talk a little about some of his favorite Japanese songs, his time at JTop10, and his history studying Japanese! Hosted by: Miles & Andy Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It’s that time of year where many of us want to keep ourselves nice and warm, and what better way to do that than to take a dip into some hot springs! Join Andy and Vicky as they come together to talk about Japanese onsen and check out some onsen themed songs! --- Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Andy & Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back to Japan Top 10 where we bring you the latest in Japanese music! Today we bring you some of the best songs from Japan’s best artists. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Banshimoku is a 2-piece rock band formed in 2019. Even though they’ve only been around for six years, they have plenty of music to check out. Join us as we go through their CDs, songs, tours, and history! Scripted & QAed by: MilesHosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another All About Me Episode! Today Andy will be talking with one of our audio editors, Jonathan. Join them as they go through a variety of music and share some of their favorite moments during their time on Japan Top 10. Hosted by: Andy & Jonathan Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy New Year to you all! It’s been a wild year for songs released from Japan. We can't wait to share the Top 20 from our lists this past year. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Cheers!~ Scripted & QAed by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky & Kuzey Audio Edited by: Fred & Jonathan Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Howdy everybody! Welcome to another Japan Top 10 Countdown! Today we bring you some of the best songs from Japan’s best artists. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Masayuki Suzuki has been officially making music for 50 years! Join Vicky and Andy as they go through some of his greatest hits: from solos to his band to collaborations with other artists! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Vicky & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to another All About Me episode! Join Kuzey and Andy as they discuss lyrics, language and a love for Japanese music! We hope you enjoy~ Hosted by: Andy & Kuzey Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Great day everyone! We love to see you here for another Japan Top 10 Countdown! Today we bring you some of the greatest hits from Japan from your favorite artists. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With almost 15 years of performing under their belts, Da-iCE has plenty of music to go through! Join Vicky and Andy as we check out some of Da-iCE’s oldest, newest, and coolest songs! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Vicky & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to another All About Me episode! This week we are chatting about Japan and rock n’ roll! Join Fred and Shanna as they discuss great songs and JTop10! Hosted by: Fred & Shanna Quality Assured by: Hayley Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to another Cultures episode! Join Shanna and Vicky as they discuss India’s influence on Japan! Get your chai ready and enjoy~ --- Scripted by: Shanna Hosted by: Shanna & Vicky Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone! We love to see you here for another Japan Top 10 Countdown! Our team brings you some of the latest and greatest hits from Japan. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Let’s Go’s are a Punk trio based in Tokyo who have been active for almost two decades! With lots of songs, covers, collaborations, tours, and members past and present, there’s plenty to talk about, so join Vicky and Andy as they rock out with the Let’s Go’s! --- Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Vicky & Andy Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to an All About Me Episode! This week, we will be with Vicky, who shares with Andy some of her favorite songs. From music to baseball and a trip down nostalgia lane, there are some classic Jpop throwbacks! Hosted by: Vicky & Andy Quality Assured by: Tadamichi Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone! Thank you all for joining us on another Japan Top 10 Countdown! Here, we bring you some of the latest hits from the land of the rising sun. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Shanna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With more than thirty years of activity, Access has no shortage of music to check out. Join Vicky and Kuzey as they go through some of the history of this dynamic duo! Scripted & QAed by: Miles Hosted by: Vicky & Kuzey Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to another All About Me Episode! This week we will be featuring Shanna! Join us as we listen to her favorite songs, and dish about anime and Jpop! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Want the latest news from Japan. Look no further! We’ve got headlines, news about music, news about games, and more! Join Connor and Vicky as they go through news stories from all over Japan! Script and QA by: Miles Hosted by: Connor & Vicky Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hello everyone! Are you all ready for another episode of Japan Top 10 Countdown! There are some amazing new songs joining this list and some old favorites. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Brinton Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode explores twelve songs that showcase the evolution, energy, and eclectic genius of Orange Range—from Okinawan roots to anime stardom. Scripted & QAed by: Connor Hosted by: Andy & Kuzey Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy