The J-POP streaming Show

J-POP began as a way to select a few Japanese records for a Tokyo radio station. How did it become an international umbrella covering so many different musical worlds? From J-WAVE in 1988 to the enduring influence of kayōkyoku and enka, this episode explores what the name can reveal — and why J-POP streaming still uses it. Production note: This episode is narrated using a synthetic version of the author's own voice. As English is not his native language, this helps him offer a clearer, more natural listening experience. All research, writing and editorial choices remain his own. No commercial music recordings are included.

Thirty years after DAHLIA, X JAPAN still has no follow-up studio album. A look at YOSHIKI, the long delays and what the wait means. Production note: This episode is narrated using a synthetic version of the author's own voice. As English is not his native language, this helps him offer a clearer, more natural listening experience. All research, writing and editorial choices remain his own.

An interview with Japanese-Italian J-Rock singer OTO MAYUMI, based in Rome. Originally published January 1, 2024.