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Prepare for lots of upbeat tracks! Tassie and Kirby are here to introduce you to some new songs from some familiar artists like LiSA, Aiko, and SUPER BEAVER.-------------Scripted & Quality Assured by: EchoHosted by: Tassie & KirbyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: VincentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Chances are that even if you haven't heard of the band, you’ve seen their cover songs on YouTube. Goose house (グースハウス) was a six-member J-pop band formed in 2011. They first gained popularity by performing covers of Japanese songs and live-stream sessions before releasing their own music. Apart from their multi-instrumental, vocal and song-writing talents, what truly drew fans to Goose House is their infectious energy and attitude about music creation. However, Goose House disbanded in 2018 and in November of the same year, four of the six founding members formed a new band named Play.Goose. In this episode, let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the best works that Goose House has created over the years.Scripted & Quality Assured by: KelseyHosted by: Ethel & Anna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: JohnsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Tassie & Ai as they bring you the best & top hits, featuring many new songs from BUMP OF CHICKEN, Snow Man, and more in our Patreon-exclusive Top Ten Countdown!-------------Scripted by: StuartHosted by: Tassie & AiQuality Assured by: EchoAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Jerome Songlist:10)  東京は燃えてる - GLIM SPANKY [NEW]9) It's my life / PINEAPPLE - V6 [NEW]8) 群青 - YOASOBI [NEW] 7) アカシア - BUMP OF CHICKEN [-2]6) Your Song ／ Hey! Say! JUMP [NEW]5) ギガアイシテル (Giga Aishiteru) - レキシ ( Rekishi) [NEW]4) ハニーメモリー aiko [NEW]3)Time Warp - Perfume [=]2) turn over? ／ Mr.Children [+7]1) KISSIN' MY LIPS ／ Snow Man [NEW] Extras:Indie Spotlight:  ‘And So We Continued to Stay on This Beautiful Earth’ - Ikurru (2019)J-Pop/anime:  'Happy Halloween Maria' - Yui Horie (2009)Vocaloid: ‘Trick and Treat’ - Kagamine Rin Len, OSTER Project (2008)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Ethel and Andy as they bring you the latest in our series of Japan Top 10 Artist Interviews, featuring Louis Lingg and the bombs and Yuri TKAScripted by: HayleyHosted by: Ethel & AndyAudio edited by: JohnsonQAed & Uploaded by: TadamichiSonglist:Louis Lingg and the bombs1: Onigiri (*If live could change)2: Kokoro No Tabi - Tulip cover (*If live could change)Yuri TKA3: In Your Love (Live)4: Bed Room (Live)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

No ads? Extra songs? Yup, it’s listener appreciation month! Enjoy our full countdown of the top 10 J-Pop songs this month, along with an indie extra, and some throwback songs to wrap up. -------------Scripted & Quality Assured by: Echo & StuartHosted by: Kirby & AnnaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Illya Songlist:10) はじまっていく たかまっていく (Hajimatteiku Takamatteiku)- サンボマスター(Sambomaster) [NEW]9) turn over? - Mr. Children [NEW]8) 世界はファンシー (Sekai wa Fancy) (The World is Fancy) - (Unison Square Garden) [NEW]7) ENDLESS SUMMER - Kis-My-Ft2 [NEW]6) ミラージュ (mirage) - ビッケブランカ (Vickeblanka) [-4]5) Gravity - Bump of Chicken [NEW]4) 朝陽 (Asahi) (Morning Sun) - あいみょん (Aimyon) [NEW]3) Time Warp - Perfume [NEW]2) HELLO - Official髭男dism (Official HIGE DANdism) [=]1) 感電 (Kanden) (Electric Shock) - 米津玄師 (KENSHI YONEZU) [=]Extras:Indie Spotlight: Louis Lingg and the Bombs - Onigiri80’s Flashback: BaBe - ‘Get a Chance!’ (1988)  Visual Kei: Nightmare - アルミナ (alumina) (2007)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted by: KelseyHosted by: Ethel & Eric Quality Assured by: HayleyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: VincentWelcome to another Artist of the Month episode hosted by Ethel and Eric! This time we’re introducing you to the music of Androp, whose members’ names remained a mystery to everyone until two years after their debut! But when it comes to their live performances, they’re definitely the opposite of low-key. The four-member rock band is easily recognizable on stage thanks to their signature dazzling light visuals, momentous sound effects and most importantly, their earnest vocals reaching out to each and every fan.Songlist:12) Voice11) Missing10) Koi9) Bright Siren8) Ghost7) Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!6) Shout5) Bell4) Dreamer3) Prism2) Joker1) HikariSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From talking dogs, to giant yellow chicks, and dance routines in space Join hosts Anna and Eric as Japan Top 10 delves into the stranger side of things, for a Cultures episode on a curiosity voyage from the peculiar to the downright surreal. Welcome to the bizarre world of Japanese Commercials Scripted by: HayleyHosted by: Anna & EricAudio edited by: IllyaQuality Assured & Uploaded by: TadamichiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tell Eevee-body to grab their Pokedex because you simply won't Bayleef what we have in store for you. Join our heroes Andy and Haru as JapanTop10 searches far and wide for Pokemon to understand the power that's inside! Yes, it's a J-Top10 Pocket Monster special!Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley Hosted by: Andy & HaruAudio Edited & Uploaded by: JeromeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome to our September 2020 Artist of the Month episode hosted by Kirby and Andy! Today’s episode is all about a boy band likened to Momoiro Clover Z and you’ve probably noticed their eye-catching configuration during live performances - four dancers take the centre stage as they unleashed their finest moves as vocalists perform in the background. Known for their dasai-kakkoi (lame and cool) dance pop style, they’re 超特急 (Choutokkyuu). All aboard this bullet train straight to your heart! Scripted by: KelseyHosted by: Kirby and Andy Quality Assured by: HayleyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: JohnsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Eric and Dean as they bring you the third on our series of Japan Top 10 Artist Interviews, featuring Japanese indie/city pop band Asagaya Romantics, and India based producer and DJ, HMLYN. Scripted & QAed by: HayleyHosted by: Eric & DeanAudio edited & Uploaded by: VincentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The countdown for August is here! Kirby and Anna are introducing lots of great songs from MAN WITH A MISSION, Dreams Come True, mahina, and more artists!Scripted & Quality Assured by: EchoHosted by: Kirby & Anna Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: Ethel & HaruAudio Edited & Uploaded by: IllyaNo need to worry about VPN or firewalls as Japan Top 10 brings you one spyware you won’t want to be rid of, it’s your artist of the month SPYAIR! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Ethel and Andy as they examine and discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in Japan. and celebrate the unique contribution that Japanese artists of Black heritage have made to Japanese popular culture. Scripted & Quality Assured by: DeanHosted by: Andy & EthelAudio edited & Uploaded by: JohnsonReference List for Information from the Episode:Influences of African-American or Black Music in Japan:Black History in Japanese City Pop. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/citypop/comments/d4bk0g/black_history_in_japanese_city_pop/Jarenwattananon, P. (2014). How Japan Came To Love Jazz. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/sections/ablogsupreme/2014/04/30/308275726/how-japan-came-to-love-jazzKatz, D. (2014). War ina Tokyo: the curious world of Japan’s reggae scene. Retrieved from https://www.factmag.com/2014/11/24/war-ina-tokyo-the-curious-world-of-japans-reggae-scene/Nunez, I. (2018). Yellow Magic Orchestra go big and go home. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/11/22/music/40th-anniversary-ymos-debut-album-revisit-hippest-trip-america/#.XyLzR_gzY1IBlack Lives Matter Movement in Japan:Labadan, A. (2020). The language of Black Lives Matter in Japanese. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/06/30/language/black-lives-matter-japanese/#.XyMFKfgzY1IMcNeil, B. (2019). The push for change in the 2010s: The first step is recognizing the problem. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2019/12/16/our-lives/push-change-2010s-first-step-recognizing-problem/#.XyMFJPgzY1JMcNeil, B. (2020). ‘No justice, no peace’: The sentiment that resonates in America, Japan and all over the world. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2020/06/10/our-lives/media-racism-black-lives-matter/#.XyMFH_gzY1JTakahashi, R. (2020). Black Lives Matter spreads to Tokyo as 3,500 people march to protest racism. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/14/national/black-lives-matter-spreads-tokyo-2000-people-march-protest-racism/#.Xx56LVX7TcsRich, M. & Hida, H. (2020). In Japan, the Message of Anti-Racism Protests Failts to Hit Home. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/world/asia/japan-racism-black-lives-matter.htmlStanislaus, W. A. & Alabi, S. (2020). Black in Japan: Shifting the Narrative. Retrieved from https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00591/Racism in Japan:Lee, K. (2015). Japan’s blackface problem: the country’s bizarre, troubled relationship with race. Retrieved from https://www.vox.com/2015/3/17/8230783/japan-racism-blackfaceMcNeil, B. (2018). Time for Japan to scrub off that blackface – for good. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2018/01/10/our-lives/time-japan-scrub-off-blackface-good/#.XyMHp_gzbL8Russell, J. G. (2018). Face the reality of racism in Japan. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2018/06/03/commentary/japan-commentary/face-reality-racism-japan/#.XyMHsvgzbL8List of Half-Black or Black Celebrities/Entertainers in Japan:·     Crystal Kay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Kay·     Thelma Aoyama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_Aoyama·     Jero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jero·     Chris Hart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hart_(musician)·     NESMITH: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nesmith_(singer)·     Naomi Osaka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka·     Anthony, one-half of comedy duo Matenrou: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A6·     Ariana Miyamoto, Miss Universe Japan 2015: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Miyamoto·     Ike Nwala: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7xwa99/meet-the-black-comedian-who-has-become-japans-most-unlikely-starVideo Resources:Capo. (2020, February 6). Life of a Half Japanese Comedian in Tokyo | Half Black with Japanese Parents ft. Anthony [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/80jSGl7IJkcCapo. (2019, June 19). Japanese is My Native Language | Born and Raised in Ibaraki (Countryside Japan) ft. Tiffany [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/kB8Ekc6jMLEAsian Boss. (2019, August 31). Life As Half Black Japanese High School Girl | THE VOICELESS #18 [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/7hXTPHrcs9YThe Black Experience Japan. (2018, December 23). “Don’t Come To Tokyo…” (Black In Japan) | MFiles [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/srXYLdW15sMChocolate Geisha’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HIFtXu6yc0Mo6SpX95fSw/videosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted & Quality Assured by: DeanHosted by: EthelAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Vincent------------ Grab your pork pie hat, put your sunglasses on and join Ethel as she explores the world of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, our Artist of the Month for July!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Eric and Haru as they take you from Osaka to Tel Aviv in the second of our series of Japan Top 10 Artist Interviews, featuring Japanese Hip Hop artist D DA DIS and Israeli visual artist and musician Ayelet Avni.Scripted by: DeanHosted by: Eric & HaruQuality assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: JohnsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: Anna & KirbyAudio Edited and Uploaded by: TadamichiCelebrate the beginning of summer with Anna and Kirby as they bring Japan Top 10’s June countdown. featuring: LiSA, GReeeeN and Hikaru Utada. As well as our indie spotlight artist Rokku Lee. And JTop 10’s new contest ‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’, for a chance to win a $50 gift card!‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’ Do you have what it takes to identify two mystery Japan Top 10 Songs? With only 1 second to go on, you’re going to need all your J-Pop knowledge, to go down in history as a legendary JTop10 winner and nab yourself a $50 dollar gift card. For more details, on how to enter as well as terms and conditions, see our website at: jtop10.jp--------------We have one Japan Top 10 winner of the $25 gift card Brandon I: "I want to give a huge shout out to the crew at JTop10 for continuing to put out a fantastic podcast all this time. It's been a great thing to listen to amidst all the craziness going on today and hope everyone else has been able to get as much enjoyment out of it as I have."Still a chance to achieve greatness and grab that $50 gift card if you correctly identify both songs and artists!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted & Quality Assured by: EchoHosted & Audio Edited by: HaruHaru has picked an eternal icon from Japan for this Artist of the Month episode, Mariya Takeuchi! Absolute bops. All of ‘em. We’re glimpsing into the 80’s and 90’s this time~Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome to a special collaboration episode with our sister podcast, K-Top 10! Our host Anna will be joined by Sunny and Sophie as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Asia in recent months, along with some of the creative music it has brought about to inspire fans to "stay safe". Scripted by: ElizabethHosts: Anna, Sunny, and SophieAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi/ElizabethQuality Assurred by: Miki Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Scripted by: AndyHosted by: Andy & Ethel Quality Assured by: MikiAudio Edited & Uploaded by: DeanThough we may not be able to get to the actual festival this year, join Ethel and Andy as they take us through all things Fuji Rock Festival! Come along for the history and some hits from Denki Groove, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Gen Hoshino and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Anna and Kirby as they bring Japan Top 10’s May countdown. Let's start May off with a bang, featuring the likes of: MIYAVI, RADWIMPS, and LiSA, As well as our indie spotlight artist D DA DIS. And that’s not all, this month JTop 10 brings you a brand new contest! Test your musical ear for a chance to win a $50 gift card!‘Guess that Japan Top 10 Tune’ Do you have what it takes to identify two mystery Japan Top 10 Songs? With only 1 second to go on, you’re going to need all your J-Pop knowledge, to go down in history as a legendary JTop10 winner and nab yourself a $50 dollar gift card. For more details, on how to enter as well as terms and conditions, see our website at: jtop10.jpScripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: Anna & KirbyAudio Edited and Uploaded by: DeanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands