Nante Japan Podcast Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:22:38 -0400 https://aramajapan.com/ en-us © 2026 Nante Japan Podcast yes f9e6db4a-be33-5ada-a6da-3271d68e2d1c Arama! Japan episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Japanese,music,Japanese music,JPop,JRock,anime,manga,otaku,video games,doramas,celebrities, Arama! Japan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/metes08w3fe20gflhjes3qpwi70c?.jpg Nante Japan Podcast https://aramajapan.com/ "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" Special Episode "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" Special Episode A special episode dedicated to the second edition of "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN." Everyone in this episode attended this year's show and gives their personal insights into the show. The nominees, the winners, the show itself, and its future are discussed from our multiple viewpoints.

]]> A special episode dedicated to the second edition of "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN." Everyone in this episode attended this year's show and gives their personal insights into the show. The nominees, the winners, the show itself, and its future are discussed from our multiple viewpoints.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-19568027 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400 11939 Japanese music,JPop,award show full false April & May 2026 Review April & May 2026 Review Nante Japan's review of April and May 2026, featuring segments on Arashi's final concert, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees, the accessibility of Japanese music, Kauan Okamoto's new career as a host, more STARTO music being made available digitally, and more.



]]> Nante Japan's review of April and May 2026, featuring segments on Arashi's final concert, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees, the accessibility of Japanese music, Kauan Okamoto's new career as a host, more STARTO music being made available digitally, and more.



]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-19291753 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400 5465 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false February & March 2026 Review February & March 2026 Review  Nante Japan's review of February and March 2026, featuring segments on international fans being turned away at Arashi's farewell tour, Koda Kumi being dragged after announcing she's pregnant at 43, RADWIMPS' Noda Yojiro's work on Kanye West's new album, “The Japan Gold Disc Award 2026”, and more.



 and more. 

]]>  Nante Japan's review of February and March 2026, featuring segments on international fans being turned away at Arashi's farewell tour, Koda Kumi being dragged after announcing she's pregnant at 43, RADWIMPS' Noda Yojiro's work on Kanye West's new album, “The Japan Gold Disc Award 2026”, and more.



 and more. 

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-19087164 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 7718 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false Winter 2025 / 2026 Review Winter 2025 / 2026 Review Nante Japan's review of Winter 2025 / 2026, featuring segments on the Keita Richard Kusuma's departure from Ae! group, the STARTO New Year's Eve concert, the collapse of ME:I, SKY-HI's underage girl scandal, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of Winter 2025 / 2026, featuring segments on the Keita Richard Kusuma's departure from Ae! group, the STARTO New Year's Eve concert, the collapse of ME:I, SKY-HI's underage girl scandal, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-18794096 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500 5304 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false 2025 Year End Review 2025 Year End Review Nante Japan's review of 2025, featuring segments on the trends of the year, year end charts, our top songs and albums of the year, what to look forward to in 2026, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of 2025, featuring segments on the trends of the year, year end charts, our top songs and albums of the year, what to look forward to in 2026, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-18530394 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500 9887 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false September & October 2025 Review September & October 2025 Review Nante Japan's review of September and October 2025, featuring segments on the Snow Man pop up in Seoul, Awich's Central Park concert, Expo 2025 Osaka, f5ve's Taco Bell collaboration, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of September and October 2025, featuring segments on the Snow Man pop up in Seoul, Awich's Central Park concert, Expo 2025 Osaka, f5ve's Taco Bell collaboration, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-18269226 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 8880 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false Perfume's "Cold Sleep" Special Episode Perfume's "Cold Sleep" Special Episode A special episode dedicated to Perfume, on the threshold of their impending "cold sleep." This episode looks at what draws fans to Perfume, favorites from the group, Perfume's career, their recent Tokyo Dome concerts, their impending hiatus, and what could come after it.

]]> A special episode dedicated to Perfume, on the threshold of their impending "cold sleep." This episode looks at what draws fans to Perfume, favorites from the group, Perfume's career, their recent Tokyo Dome concerts, their impending hiatus, and what could come after it.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-18078377 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 8586 Japanese music,JPop, full false July & August 2025 Review July & August 2025 Review Nante Japan's review of July and August 2025, featuring segments on Yuto Nakajima's departure from Hey! Say! JUMP, Travis Japan & Crystal Kay's New York concerts, Snow Man's Korean activities, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of July and August 2025, featuring segments on Yuto Nakajima's departure from Hey! Say! JUMP, Travis Japan & Crystal Kay's New York concerts, Snow Man's Korean activities, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-17839013 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 10018 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false May & June 2025 Review May & June 2025 Review Nante Japan's review of May and June 2025, featuring segments on Arashi's disbandment announcement, TOKIO's disbandment, the Ayumi Hamasaki & Elon Musk child rumor, the mid-year music charts, and more.


]]> Nante Japan's review of May and June 2025, featuring segments on Arashi's disbandment announcement, TOKIO's disbandment, the Ayumi Hamasaki & Elon Musk child rumor, the mid-year music charts, and more.


]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-17719184 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0400 5903 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025" Special Episode "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025" Special Episode A special episode dedicated to the first edition of "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN." The origins of the show, the nominees, the winners, the show itself, and its future are discussed from multiple viewpoints, including that of one who worked with / attended the show.

]]> A special episode dedicated to the first edition of "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN." The origins of the show, the nominees, the winners, the show itself, and its future are discussed from multiple viewpoints, including that of one who worked with / attended the show.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-17656286 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0400 5021 Japanese music,JPop,award show full false March & April 2025 Review March & April 2025 Review Nante Japan's review of March and April 2025, featuring segments on Nagano Mei & Tanaka Kei's alleged affair, Hirosue Ryoko's car accident & health issues, Snow Man & KinKi Kids' digital debuts, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of March and April 2025, featuring segments on Nagano Mei & Tanaka Kei's alleged affair, Hirosue Ryoko's car accident & health issues, Snow Man & KinKi Kids' digital debuts, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-17245057 Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:00 -0400 5998 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false Winter 2024 / 2025 Review Winter 2024 / 2025 Review Nante Japan's review of Winter 2024 / 2025, featuring segments on the Masahiro Nakai / Fuji TV scandal, his retirement, KAT-TUN's disbandment, Snow Man's best album, Nakayama Miho's death, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of Winter 2024 / 2025, featuring segments on the Masahiro Nakai / Fuji TV scandal, his retirement, KAT-TUN's disbandment, Snow Man's best album, Nakayama Miho's death, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-16879189 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 5954 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false 2024 Year End Review 2024 Year End Review Nante Japan's review of 2024, featuring segments on the trends of the year, the new era of ambition in Japanese music, year end charts, our general dislike of Mrs. GREEN APPLE, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of 2024, featuring segments on the trends of the year, the new era of ambition in Japanese music, year end charts, our general dislike of Mrs. GREEN APPLE, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-16524651 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 9368 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false November 2024 Review November 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of November 2024, featuring segments on the "75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen" performers, the "66th Japan Record Award" nominees and winners, ELLY of Sandaime J Soul Brothers' praise of Donald Trump, Snow Man's best album announcement, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of November 2024, featuring segments on the "75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen" performers, the "66th Japan Record Award" nominees and winners, ELLY of Sandaime J Soul Brothers' praise of Donald Trump, Snow Man's best album announcement, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-16350042 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 4798 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false September & October 2024 Review September & October 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of September and October 2024, featuring segments on Travis Japan's New York concert, New York Comic Con, the denial of an international fan to a NEWS concert and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of September and October 2024, featuring segments on Travis Japan's New York concert, New York Comic Con, the denial of an international fan to a NEWS concert and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-16192228 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500 6602 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false "The Boyfriend" Special Episode "The Boyfriend" Special Episode A special episode where the Japanese Netflix gay dating show "The Boyfriend" is discussed. Not only is the show itself discussed, but also how it relates to the gay ecosystem of Japan. Other related topics include xenophobia on the show and how the show's true purpose isn't finding love, but to propel the careers of its stars, including some into BL spaces.

]]> A special episode where the Japanese Netflix gay dating show "The Boyfriend" is discussed. Not only is the show itself discussed, but also how it relates to the gay ecosystem of Japan. Other related topics include xenophobia on the show and how the show's true purpose isn't finding love, but to propel the careers of its stars, including some into BL spaces.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15992936 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400 7054 Japanese TV, LGBT, reality TV, The Boyfriend, Netflix, full false Summer 2024 Review Summer 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of Summer 2024, featuring segments on the midyear charts, this year's anan Sex issue, MUSIC MAGAZINE's best of 2000s & 2010s JPop lists, our favorites of the first half of 2024, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of Summer 2024, featuring segments on the midyear charts, this year's anan Sex issue, MUSIC MAGAZINE's best of 2000s & 2010s JPop lists, our favorites of the first half of 2024, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15872279 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 8500 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false May 2024 Review May 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of May 2024, featuring segments on Hoshino Gen's cheating rumor, the departure of Jun Matsumoto from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Shiina Ringo's new album, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of May 2024, featuring segments on Hoshino Gen's cheating rumor, the departure of Jun Matsumoto from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Shiina Ringo's new album, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15490971 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0400 7641 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false April 2024 Review April 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of April 2024, featuring segments on the state of HYBE's Japanese operations, Billboard's article on Western songwriters in Asia, Utada Hikaru's 25th anniversary best album "SCIENCE FICTION", and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of April 2024, featuring segments on the state of HYBE's Japanese operations, Billboard's article on Western songwriters in Asia, Utada Hikaru's 25th anniversary best album "SCIENCE FICTION", and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15217794 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 9325 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false Coachella 2024 Special Episode Coachella 2024 Special Episode A special episode where Coachella 2024 is discussed. Reactions to the individual performers, what they mean to the notion and expansion of Japanese music overseas, and who we would like to see perform at the festival in the future are discussed,

]]> A special episode where Coachella 2024 is discussed. Reactions to the individual performers, what they mean to the notion and expansion of Japanese music overseas, and who we would like to see perform at the festival in the future are discussed,

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15154714 Tue, 28 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400 4485 Japanese music,JPop,Coachella, full false March 2024 Review March 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of March 2024, featuring segments on the end of Sexy Zone, the birth of timelesz, the BBC Johnny Kitagawa documentary sequel, numerous film and music award shows, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of March 2024, featuring segments on the end of Sexy Zone, the birth of timelesz, the BBC Johnny Kitagawa documentary sequel, numerous film and music award shows, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-15030807 Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400 5078 Japanese music,JPop,idols,film, full false February 2024 Review February 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of February 2024, featuring segments on Ado's New York concert, Ae! group's impending debut, LDH's rules for fan behavior, Japanese hip hop's big month, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of February 2024, featuring segments on Ado's New York concert, Ae! group's impending debut, LDH's rules for fan behavior, Japanese hip hop's big month, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-14790683 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 12041 Japanese music,JPop,idols,hip hop full false January 2024 Review January 2024 Review Nante Japan's review of Janaury 2024, featuring segments on the marriage of KinKi Kids' Tsuyoshi Domoto & Momoiro Clover Z's Kanako Momota, Sexy Zone's impending name change & Kento Nakajima's impending graduation, Number_i's debut, the "47th Japan Academy Awards" nominations, utaite drama, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of Janaury 2024, featuring segments on the marriage of KinKi Kids' Tsuyoshi Domoto & Momoiro Clover Z's Kanako Momota, Sexy Zone's impending name change & Kento Nakajima's impending graduation, Number_i's debut, the "47th Japan Academy Awards" nominations, utaite drama, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-14629000 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0500 8892 Japanese music,JPop,idols,utaite,film full false December 2023 Review December 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of December 2023, featuring segments on the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, the renaming of the company formerly known as Johnny & Associates, Snow Man's record breaking New Year's Eve livestream, Jin Akanshi and Meisa Kuroki's divorce, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of December 2023, featuring segments on the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, the renaming of the company formerly known as Johnny & Associates, Snow Man's record breaking New Year's Eve livestream, Jin Akanshi and Meisa Kuroki's divorce, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-14526967 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500 7389 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false 2023 Year End Review 2023 Year End Review Nante Japan's review of 2023, featuring segments on the trends of the year, whether the concept of an album is dead or alive in Japan, the STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (fka Johnny & Associates) scandal, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of 2023, featuring segments on the trends of the year, whether the concept of an album is dead or alive in Japan, the STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (fka Johnny & Associates) scandal, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Buzzsprout-14217650 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0500 13778 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (fka Johnny & Associates) Fans Speak Out Special STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (fka Johnny & Associates) Fans Speak Out Special A special episode where the fans of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, formerly Johnny & Associates, speak out on the monumentous year that was 2023. Fans from around the world discuss the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the changes the company has made in its wake, what they see in the company's future, their favorite company moments of the year, and more.

]]> A special episode where the fans of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, formerly Johnny & Associates, speak out on the monumentous year that was 2023. Fans from around the world discuss the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the changes the company has made in its wake, what they see in the company's future, their favorite company moments of the year, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-14171939 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 10948 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false November 2023 Review November 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of November 2023, featuring segments on  the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” lineup, Yuzuru Hanyu's divorce, the concert film "OPUS | Ryuichi Sakamoto", the year end streaming charts, Anime NYC 2023, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of November 2023, featuring segments on  the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” lineup, Yuzuru Hanyu's divorce, the concert film "OPUS | Ryuichi Sakamoto", the year end streaming charts, Anime NYC 2023, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-14156702 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500 9606 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Yuzuru Hanyu,Ryuichi Sakamoto, full false October 2023 Review October 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of October 2023, featuring segments on the second Johnny & Associates press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the formation of Number_i, a new book on why women aren't topping the Japanese charts, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of October 2023, featuring segments on the second Johnny & Associates press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the formation of Number_i, a new book on why women aren't topping the Japanese charts, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-14053195 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0500 10135 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false September 2023 Review September 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of September 2023, featuring segments on the Johnny & Associates third party investigation press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the interviews with the heads of Avex and Universal Music Japan, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of September 2023, featuring segments on the Johnny & Associates third party investigation press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the interviews with the heads of Avex and Universal Music Japan, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-13876505 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400 8483 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false August 2023 Review August 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of August 2023, featuring segments on the United Nations press conference about Johnny & Associates, the Johnny & Associates third party investigation report, Bishonen's scandals, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of August 2023, featuring segments on the United Nations press conference about Johnny & Associates, the Johnny & Associates third party investigation report, Bishonen's scandals, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-13840655 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400 7210 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false July 2023 Review July 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of July 2023, featuring segments on Yamashita Tatsuro's defense of Johnny Kitagawa, Shinjiro Atae's coming out, The New York Asian Film Festival, our midyear favorites, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of July 2023, featuring segments on Yamashita Tatsuro's defense of Johnny Kitagawa, Shinjiro Atae's coming out, The New York Asian Film Festival, our midyear favorites, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-13683440 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400 9544 Japanese music,JPop,idols,film, full false Anime Expo 2023 Special Episode Anime Expo 2023 Special Episode A special episode about our trip to Anime Expo 2023! In this episode, we discussed all the things we experienced at the con, including VTuber concerts, anisong clubbing, and the North American premiere of "The First Slam Dunk."

]]> A special episode about our trip to Anime Expo 2023! In this episode, we discussed all the things we experienced at the con, including VTuber concerts, anisong clubbing, and the North American premiere of "The First Slam Dunk."

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-13488335 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400 6445 Anime Expo, anime, VTubers, otaku full false June 2023 Review June 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of June 2023, featuring segments on Ronald's trip to Japan to see Snow Man at Tokyo Dome, the half-year charts, this year's "Talent Power Ranking", criticism of our site's handling of the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of June 2023, featuring segments on Ronald's trip to Japan to see Snow Man at Tokyo Dome, the half-year charts, this year's "Talent Power Ranking", criticism of our site's handling of the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-13305908 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0400 8608 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false May 2023 Review May 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of May 2023, featuring segments on Julie Fujishima's apology over the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the demise of King & Prince 2.0 / birth of King & Prince 3.0,  JPop's rise in South Korea, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of May 2023, featuring segments on Julie Fujishima's apology over the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the demise of King & Prince 2.0 / birth of King & Prince 3.0,  JPop's rise in South Korea, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-13129503 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400 8058 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false April 2023 Review April 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of April 2023, featuring segments on the life and legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Johnny & Associates music show clips on YouTube, the RIAJ report for 2022, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of April 2023, featuring segments on the life and legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Johnny & Associates music show clips on YouTube, the RIAJ report for 2022, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12933072 Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 8617 Japanese music,JPop, Ryuichi Sakamoto full false March 2023 Review March 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of March 2023, featuring segments on the BBC documentary on the Johnny Kitagawa abuse allegations, our trip to Washington to see and interview Travis Japan, Hideaki Takizawa's new company, Sho Hirano's comments while in South Korea, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of March 2023, featuring segments on the BBC documentary on the Johnny Kitagawa abuse allegations, our trip to Washington to see and interview Travis Japan, Hideaki Takizawa's new company, Sho Hirano's comments while in South Korea, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12755713 Mon, 01 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 9384 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false "Idol, Burning" Special Episode "Idol, Burning" Special Episode A special episode centering on Usami Rin's award-winning hit novel "Idol, Burning". In this episode, we discussed several key points in such as how authors have discussed women's issues through the lens of insanity, how this particular book fits into that larger tradition of feminism, and how what seems like a simple book about idol fandom may be anything but.

]]> A special episode centering on Usami Rin's award-winning hit novel "Idol, Burning". In this episode, we discussed several key points in such as how authors have discussed women's issues through the lens of insanity, how this particular book fits into that larger tradition of feminism, and how what seems like a simple book about idol fandom may be anything but.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12745737 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 8415 Japanese music,JPop,idols,fandom,books,mental health,feminism, full false February 2023 Review February 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of February 2023, featuring segments on the the return of cheering at concerts, Koki Tanaka's drug sentence, Snow Man's ticket scalping, King & Prince's fans attempts to save the group, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of February 2023, featuring segments on the the return of cheering at concerts, Koki Tanaka's drug sentence, Snow Man's ticket scalping, King & Prince's fans attempts to save the group, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12506252 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 6645 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false January 2023 Review January 2023 Review Nante Japan's review of January 2023, featuring segments on Yoshihiko Inohara's interview about Johnny & Associates, Ken Miyake leaving Johnny & Associates, Snow Man's Raul at Paris Fashion Week, the death of Yukihiro Takahashi, our thoughts on XG, and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of January 2023, featuring segments on Yoshihiko Inohara's interview about Johnny & Associates, Ken Miyake leaving Johnny & Associates, Snow Man's Raul at Paris Fashion Week, the death of Yukihiro Takahashi, our thoughts on XG, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12318504 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500 9279 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false December 2022 Review December 2022 Review Nante Japan's review of December 2022, featuring segments on the “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, the creator of "silent" coming out against the show's international distribution, the Sho Hirano / HYBE rumor, season 2 of "Alice in Borderland", and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of December 2022, featuring segments on the “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, the creator of "silent" coming out against the show's international distribution, the Sho Hirano / HYBE rumor, season 2 of "Alice in Borderland", and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-12144079 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 6278 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false 2022 Year End Review 2022 Year End Review Nante Japan's review of 2022, featuring segments on the year end charts; the trends of TikTok, VTubers, and boybands; our top songs and albums of the year; and more.

]]> Nante Japan's review of 2022, featuring segments on the year end charts; the trends of TikTok, VTubers, and boybands; our top songs and albums of the year; and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-11957912 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500 8140 Japanese music,JPop,idols,TikTok,VTubers, full false November 2022 Review November 2022 Review The first episode of the rebranded Nante Japan Podcast! This is our review of November 2022, featuring segments on  the “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” lineup, the 2022 Gen Z trends list, the failure of Cool Japan, the proposed usage of national IDs to go to concerts and how this affects international fans, Anime NYC 2022, and more.

]]> The first episode of the rebranded Nante Japan Podcast! This is our review of November 2022, featuring segments on  the “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” lineup, the 2022 Gen Z trends list, the failure of Cool Japan, the proposed usage of national IDs to go to concerts and how this affects international fans, Anime NYC 2022, and more.

]]> Nante Japan Buzzsprout-11926239 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500 8063 Japanese music,JPop,anime, full false Special Report: Johnny & Associates Drama 2022 Special Report: Johnny & Associates Drama 2022 A special episode focusing on the drama surrounding Johnny & Associates in late October / early November 2022. Topics covered include the departure of Hideaki Takizawa, the impending departure of three of the five members of King & Prince, Johnny & Associates threatening Shukan Bunshun with legal action, and the company's future.

]]> A special episode focusing on the drama surrounding Johnny & Associates in late October / early November 2022. Topics covered include the departure of Hideaki Takizawa, the impending departure of three of the five members of King & Prince, Johnny & Associates threatening Shukan Bunshun with legal action, and the company's future.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11719570 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500 7125 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false October 2022 Review October 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of October 2022, featuring segments on Travis Japan's global debut, Fujii Kaze's cultural appropriation & "N word" scandal, the "JPop influenced KPop, but was inspired by black music" Twitter discourse, and “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” predictions.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of October 2022, featuring segments on Travis Japan's global debut, Fujii Kaze's cultural appropriation & "N word" scandal, the "JPop influenced KPop, but was inspired by black music" Twitter discourse, and “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” predictions.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11696416 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 7760 Japanese music,JPop,idols,KPop, full false September 2022 Review September 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of September 2022, featuring segments on our trip to South Korea, the lack of energy in Japan's current female acts, Travis Japan's semi-final appearance on "America's Got Talent", and the success of Snow Man's second album.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of September 2022, featuring segments on our trip to South Korea, the lack of energy in Japan's current female acts, Travis Japan's semi-final appearance on "America's Got Talent", and the success of Snow Man's second album.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11576804 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400 7298 Japanese music,JPop,idols,KPop,South Korea, full false August 2022 Review August 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of August 2022, featuring segments on Otakuthon 2022, our interview with Genki Iwahashi, and Seiho's sexual assault case.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of August 2022, featuring segments on Otakuthon 2022, our interview with Genki Iwahashi, and Seiho's sexual assault case.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11404500 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0400 3262 Japanese music,JPop,idols,anime,otaku, full false July 2022 Review July 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of July 2022, featuring segments on the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Max Matsuura's bashing of KPop in favor of XG, Travis Japan's appearance on "America's Got Talent", and news from Anime Expo 2022.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of July 2022, featuring segments on the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Max Matsuura's bashing of KPop in favor of XG, Travis Japan's appearance on "America's Got Talent", and news from Anime Expo 2022.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11200888 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400 6934 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Shinzo Abe,anime,KPop,Anime Expo, full false June 2022 Review June 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of June 2022, featuring segments on the half-year charts, this year's "Talent Power Ranking", our interview with Keito Okamoto, and Harry Styles' appearance on "THE FIRST TAKE."

]]> Arama! Japan's review of June 2022, featuring segments on the half-year charts, this year's "Talent Power Ranking", our interview with Keito Okamoto, and Harry Styles' appearance on "THE FIRST TAKE."

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-11035192 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 6095 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Harry Styles, full false Pride 2022: "Regimes of Desire" Special Pride 2022: "Regimes of Desire" Special A special Pride episode featuring discussion of Dr. Thomas Baudinette's book "Regimes of Desire: Young Gay Men, Media, and Masculinity in Tokyo" with the author. In this episode we discussed several key points in the book including Yukio Mishima's lasting impact on Japanese gay men,  the Japanese gay porn industry, Japanese gay men's thoughts on Johnny & Associates, and how things are changing for LGBT people in Japan.

]]> A special Pride episode featuring discussion of Dr. Thomas Baudinette's book "Regimes of Desire: Young Gay Men, Media, and Masculinity in Tokyo" with the author. In this episode we discussed several key points in the book including Yukio Mishima's lasting impact on Japanese gay men,  the Japanese gay porn industry, Japanese gay men's thoughts on Johnny & Associates, and how things are changing for LGBT people in Japan.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10851812 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400 6771 LGBT,idols,Pride, full false May 2022 Review May 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of May 2022, featuring segments on “KanJam Kanzennen SHOW”'s Reiwa Artists Pick the Top 30 Heisei Songs list, how JPop and KPop treat choreography differently, and the stalking of 7 MEN Samurai’s Taiko Sasaki.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of May 2022, featuring segments on “KanJam Kanzennen SHOW”'s Reiwa Artists Pick the Top 30 Heisei Songs list, how JPop and KPop treat choreography differently, and the stalking of 7 MEN Samurai’s Taiko Sasaki.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10820956 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400 6225 Japanese music,JPop,idols,KPop, full false April 2022 Review April 2022 Review Arama! Japan's review of April 2022, featuring segments on Arata Mackenyu's multiple scandals, Sono Sion's sexual harassment scandal, and Utada Hikaru at Coachella.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of April 2022, featuring segments on Arata Mackenyu's multiple scandals, Sono Sion's sexual harassment scandal, and Utada Hikaru at Coachella.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10698359 Sat, 28 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400 4616 Japanese music,JPop,sexual harassment,Coachella, full false March 2022 Review (Part 2) March 2022 Review (Part 2) The second part of Arama! Japan's review of March 2022, featuring segments on the US theater screening of Arashi's 20th anniversary concert film, last year's growth of the Japanese music industry, Fujii Kaze's rise to fame, and more.

]]> The second part of Arama! Japan's review of March 2022, featuring segments on the US theater screening of Arashi's 20th anniversary concert film, last year's growth of the Japanese music industry, Fujii Kaze's rise to fame, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10524798 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400 5842 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false March 2022 Review (Part 1): "Drive My Car" Special March 2022 Review (Part 1): "Drive My Car" Special The first part of Arama! Japan's review of March 2022, focusing on the Academy Award-winning film "Drive My Car." In this part, we discuss the film, its international promotion, and the response to it within Japan.

]]> The first part of Arama! Japan's review of March 2022, focusing on the Academy Award-winning film "Drive My Car." In this part, we discuss the film, its international promotion, and the response to it within Japan.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10512694 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 3907 Drive My Car,Japanese cinema,Oscars,Academy Awards,film, full false February 2022 Review (Part 2): "Fishbowl Wives" Special February 2022 Review (Part 2): "Fishbowl Wives" Special The second part of Arama! Japan's review of February 2022, focusing on the Netflix orginal series "Fishbowl Wives." In this part, we break down each episode of the drama.

]]> The second part of Arama! Japan's review of February 2022, focusing on the Netflix orginal series "Fishbowl Wives." In this part, we break down each episode of the drama.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10335526 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400 3390 dramas,Netflix, full false February 2022 Review (Part 1) February 2022 Review (Part 1) The first part of Arama! Japan's review of February 2022, featuring segments on Mafumafu & Rushia's scandal, Kizuna Ai's retirement, King & Prince's dome tour, and more. 

]]> The first part of Arama! Japan's review of February 2022, featuring segments on Mafumafu & Rushia's scandal, Kizuna Ai's retirement, King & Prince's dome tour, and more. 

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10329315 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 3550 Japanese music,JPop,idols,VTubers, full false January 2022 Review (Part 2): Utada Hikaru "BAD Mode" Special January 2022 Review (Part 2): Utada Hikaru "BAD Mode" Special The second part of Arama! Japan's review of January 2022, focusing on Utada Hikaru's new album, "BAD Mode." In this part, we break down each song on the album, talk about the sudden interest of the Western press in regards to Utada, and the split release of the album.

]]> The second part of Arama! Japan's review of January 2022, focusing on Utada Hikaru's new album, "BAD Mode." In this part, we break down each song on the album, talk about the sudden interest of the Western press in regards to Utada, and the split release of the album.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10155473 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0500 7882 Japanese music,JPop,Utada Hikaru, full false January 2022 Review (Part 1) January 2022 Review (Part 1) The first part of Arama! Japan's review of January 2022, featuring segments on SixTONES' The Japan Times interview, the Omicron wave at Johnny & Associates, and the conjuction of VTubers and BL.

]]> The first part of Arama! Japan's review of January 2022, featuring segments on SixTONES' The Japan Times interview, the Omicron wave at Johnny & Associates, and the conjuction of VTubers and BL.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-10153945 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4712 Japanese music,JPop,coronavirus,COVD-19,idols,VTubers,BL,yaoi,boys' love, full false December 2021 Review December 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of December 2021, featuring segments on the "72nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen", BiSH's disbandment announcement, the  “63rd Japan Record Awards”, and the Johnny & Associates year end shows.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of December 2021, featuring segments on the "72nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen", BiSH's disbandment announcement, the  “63rd Japan Record Awards”, and the Johnny & Associates year end shows.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9943435 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 6735 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false 2021 Year End Review 2021 Year End Review Arama! Japan's review of 2021, featuring segments on our thoughts of this year, this year's trends of downer & escapist music, trends for 2022, our top songs and albums of the year, what we didn't like this year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of 2021, featuring segments on our thoughts of this year, this year's trends of downer & escapist music, trends for 2022, our top songs and albums of the year, what we didn't like this year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9801651 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 10010 Japanese music,JPop,idols,anisong, full false November 2021 Review November 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of November 2021, featuring segments on Sayaka Kanda's death, the new generation boyband battle between Naniwa Danshi, INI, and BE:FIRST, Ayumi Hamasaki's health scare, and why Tomohisa Yamashita can't seem to be canceled.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of November 2021, featuring segments on Sayaka Kanda's death, the new generation boyband battle between Naniwa Danshi, INI, and BE:FIRST, Ayumi Hamasaki's health scare, and why Tomohisa Yamashita can't seem to be canceled.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9776909 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500 7249 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Sayaka Kanda, full false October 2021 Review October 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of October 2021, featuring segments on this year's Kohaku rumors, the lack of new female acts in JPop, this year's MTV VMAJ, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of October 2021, featuring segments on this year's Kohaku rumors, the lack of new female acts in JPop, this year's MTV VMAJ, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9622814 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500 7672 Japanese music,JPop, full false September 2021 Review September 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of September 2021, featuring segments on King & Prince's The Japan Times interview, the success of Snow Man's debut album, Japan's and international fans of Japanese media's reaction to "Squid Game", and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of September 2021, featuring segments on King & Prince's The Japan Times interview, the success of Snow Man's debut album, Japan's and international fans of Japanese media's reaction to "Squid Game", and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9453191 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0400 6116 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Squid Game, full false August 2021 Review August 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of August 2021, featuring segments on Seiko Oomori's abuse scandal, "Talent Power Ranking 2021", Japanese hip hop's horrible summer, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of August 2021, featuring segments on Seiko Oomori's abuse scandal, "Talent Power Ranking 2021", Japanese hip hop's horrible summer, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9278270 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400 5655 Japanese music,JPop,idols,hip hop, full false July 2021 Review July 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of July 2021, featuring segments on the drama of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (on the ground and in fandom), Suzuki Tatsuhisa cheating on LiSA, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of July 2021, featuring segments on the drama of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (on the ground and in fandom), Suzuki Tatsuhisa cheating on LiSA, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-9051736 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 8335 Japanese music,JPop,Tokyo 2020,Olympics,anisong, full false June 2021 Review June 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of June 2021, featuring segments on Utada Hikaru coming out as non-binary, the half year charts, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of June 2021, featuring segments on Utada Hikaru coming out as non-binary, the half year charts, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-8941171 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 6808 Japanese music,JPop,non-binary,LGBT full false May 2021 Review May 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of May 2021, featuring segments on Hoshino Gen & Aragaki Yui's marriage, the Japanese music industry's 2020 decline, King & Prince's "Magic Touch", the anti-blackness of idol fans, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of May 2021, featuring segments on Hoshino Gen & Aragaki Yui's marriage, the Japanese music industry's 2020 decline, King & Prince's "Magic Touch", the anti-blackness of idol fans, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-8764147 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 6032 Japanese music,JPop,idols,anti-blackness,cultural appropriation, full false April 2021 Review April 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of April 2021, featuring segments on Kondo Masahiko leaving Johnny & Associates, Arata Mackenyu getting COVID-19 on a date, Kiko Mizuhara coming out, the problem with Mukai Taichi, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of April 2021, featuring segments on Kondo Masahiko leaving Johnny & Associates, Arata Mackenyu getting COVID-19 on a date, Kiko Mizuhara coming out, the problem with Mukai Taichi, and more.

]]> Buzzsprout-8603357 Fri, 28 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400 6294 Japanese music,JPop,coronavirus,COVD-19,idols, full false March 2021 Review March 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of March 2021, featuring segments on the "30 Best JPop Songs of the Past 20 Years" list, Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony drama, V6's breakup, AKB's hell week, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of March 2021, featuring segments on the "30 Best JPop Songs of the Past 20 Years" list, Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony drama, V6's breakup, AKB's hell week, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-8345675 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 6253 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Tokyo 2020, full false February 2021 Review February 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of February 2021, featuring segments on Yuuri using Juice=Juice's Sayuki Takagi for food and shelter,  Tomohisa Yamashita & Jin Akanishi's rocky relationship, Avex acts in "CHUANG 2021", Fujii Kaze being compared to Utada Hikaru, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of February 2021, featuring segments on Yuuri using Juice=Juice's Sayuki Takagi for food and shelter,  Tomohisa Yamashita & Jin Akanishi's rocky relationship, Avex acts in "CHUANG 2021", Fujii Kaze being compared to Utada Hikaru, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-8179667 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400 6506 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false January 2021 Review January 2021 Review Arama! Japan's review of January 2021, featuring segments on Atsuko Maeda & Ryo Katsuji's divorce, Mahoto Watanabe & Yui Imaizumi's marriage and pregnancy, Johnny's Jr. new age limit, fashion / anime collaborations, and more.

WARNING: This episode includes talk of abuse.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of January 2021, featuring segments on Atsuko Maeda & Ryo Katsuji's divorce, Mahoto Watanabe & Yui Imaizumi's marriage and pregnancy, Johnny's Jr. new age limit, fashion / anime collaborations, and more.

WARNING: This episode includes talk of abuse.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-8043040 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 7008 Japanese music,JPop,idols,fashion, full false Black History Month 2021 Black History Month 2021 A special Black History Month episode featuring segments on what draws Black people to Japanese music, Black / mixed race Japanese acts, cultural appropriation, Japan's reaction to Black Lives Matter, and more.

]]> A special Black History Month episode featuring segments on what draws Black people to Japanese music, Black / mixed race Japanese acts, cultural appropriation, Japan's reaction to Black Lives Matter, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-7917400 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 5072 Japanese music,JPop,Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, full false December 2020 Review December 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of December 2020, featuring segments on the year end music shows, our Koki Maeda interview, Ren Ozawa's abuse scandal, the disbanding of the Tokyo 2020 ceremonies committees, and more.

WARNING: This episode includes talk of abuse and suicide.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of December 2020, featuring segments on the year end music shows, our Koki Maeda interview, Ren Ozawa's abuse scandal, the disbanding of the Tokyo 2020 ceremonies committees, and more.

WARNING: This episode includes talk of abuse and suicide.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-7347109 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 8019 Japanese music,JPop,idols,Tokyo 2020, full false 2020 Year End Review 2020 Year End Review Arama! Japan's review of 2020, featuring segments on the year end charts, this year's trends, future trends, the impact of COVID-19, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of 2020, featuring segments on the year end charts, this year's trends, future trends, the impact of COVID-19, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-7075063 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 7612 Japanese music,JPop,JRock,anisong,hip hop,coronavirus,COVID-19,VTubers, full false November 2020 Review November 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of November 2020, featuring segments on Avex's financial troubles, drama at Johnny & Associates, Koki's underage semi-nude photoshoot, the year end music shows, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of November 2020, featuring segments on Avex's financial troubles, drama at Johnny & Associates, Koki's underage semi-nude photoshoot, the year end music shows, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-6874265 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 7395 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false October 2020 Review October 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of October 2020, featuring segments on the success of "Demon Slayer", LiSA's related success, VTuber drama, the MTV VMAJ 2020, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of October 2020, featuring segments on the success of "Demon Slayer", LiSA's related success, VTuber drama, the MTV VMAJ 2020, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-6575092 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500 5308 Japanese music,JPop,anime,VTubers,LiSA, full false September 2020 Review September 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of September 2020, featuring segments on the suicides of Takeuchi Yuko and Tsuno Maisa, Arashi's overseas activities, Yumi Matsutoya's praise of Shinzo Abe, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of September 2020, featuring segments on the suicides of Takeuchi Yuko and Tsuno Maisa, Arashi's overseas activities, Yumi Matsutoya's praise of Shinzo Abe, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-6104701 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 5828 Japanese music,JPop,Takeuchi Yuko,Tsuno Maisa,Arashi,Yumi Matsutoya, full false Female Soloists: Part 2 (Old Generation) Female Soloists: Part 2 (Old Generation) The second episode in our female soloists special series, this episode is dedicated to older female soloists! Fave divas such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Utada Hikaru, Seiko Matsuda, and Kudo Shizuka are dicussed in depth, touching on why these women still appeal to fans several decades into their careers. There are also segments on moving on from old faves, the dislike of Aimyon by some JPop fans, and doxxing Kalen Anzai.

]]> The second episode in our female soloists special series, this episode is dedicated to older female soloists! Fave divas such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Utada Hikaru, Seiko Matsuda, and Kudo Shizuka are dicussed in depth, touching on why these women still appeal to fans several decades into their careers. There are also segments on moving on from old faves, the dislike of Aimyon by some JPop fans, and doxxing Kalen Anzai.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-5780767 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400 7553 Japanese music,JPop, full false Female Soloists: Part 1 (New Generation) Female Soloists: Part 1 (New Generation) The first episode in our female soloists special series, this episode is dedicated to newer female soloists! Aimyon is featured prominently, but there is also talk of her predecessors, aiko and YUI. All three of these women have a great emphasis on lyrics, which is discussed. Speaking of lyrics, the impact of karaoke is also discussed. The panel also talks about their favorite newer female soloists.

]]> The first episode in our female soloists special series, this episode is dedicated to newer female soloists! Aimyon is featured prominently, but there is also talk of her predecessors, aiko and YUI. All three of these women have a great emphasis on lyrics, which is discussed. Speaking of lyrics, the impact of karaoke is also discussed. The panel also talks about their favorite newer female soloists.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-5689588 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400 6142 Japanese music,JPop, full false August 2020 Review August 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of August 2020, featuring segments on the success of Yonezu Kenshi's new album, departure rumors at Johnny & Associates, the sexualization of junior idols, international promotion of Japanese acts, why August was the best month for music this year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of August 2020, featuring segments on the success of Yonezu Kenshi's new album, departure rumors at Johnny & Associates, the sexualization of junior idols, international promotion of Japanese acts, why August was the best month for music this year, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-5393224 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 6367 Japanese music,JPop,idols, full false July 2020 Review July 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of July 2020, featuring segments on the comeback of Tetsuya Komuro via Nogizaka46 & Ayumi Hamasaki, Kalen Anzai, "Japan Sinks: 2020", the growing number of celebrities with coronavirus, Noda Yojiro's support of eugenics, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of July 2020, featuring segments on the comeback of Tetsuya Komuro via Nogizaka46 & Ayumi Hamasaki, Kalen Anzai, "Japan Sinks: 2020", the growing number of celebrities with coronavirus, Noda Yojiro's support of eugenics, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-5108011 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400 6314 Japanese music,JPop,coronavirus,COVD-19 full false June 2020 Review June 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of June 2020, featuring segments on the death of Miura Haruma, NiziU's pre-debut, Tegoshi Yuya leaving NEWS / Johnny & Associates, and Watabe Ken cheating on Sasaki Nozomi, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of June 2020, featuring segments on the death of Miura Haruma, NiziU's pre-debut, Tegoshi Yuya leaving NEWS / Johnny & Associates, and Watabe Ken cheating on Sasaki Nozomi, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-4636835 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400 5240 Japanese music,JPop,Miura Haruma,NiziU, full false Pride 2020 Pride 2020 A special Pride episode featuring segments on what draws the LGBT community to Japanese music, the role of the LGBT community in international Japanese music fandom, the role of women in the fandom, and acts with LGBT themes in their work.

]]> A special Pride episode featuring segments on what draws the LGBT community to Japanese music, the role of the LGBT community in international Japanese music fandom, the role of women in the fandom, and acts with LGBT themes in their work.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-4384352 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 6143 Japanese music,JPop,LGBT,Pride, full false May 2020 Review May 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of May 2020, featuring segments on the 2019 year end music industry reports, Black Lives Matter and other protests movements in Japan, the death of Hana Kimura, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of May 2020, featuring segments on the 2019 year end music industry reports, Black Lives Matter and other protests movements in Japan, the death of Hana Kimura, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-4323662 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400 5820 Japanese music,JPop,Black Lives Matter,Terrace House,Hana Kimura, full false April 2020 Review April 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of April 2020, featuring segments on the impact of coronavirus on the Japanese music industry, the Ayumi Hamasaki drama “M Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite”, Jaejoong's coronavirus prank, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of April 2020, featuring segments on the impact of coronavirus on the Japanese music industry, the Ayumi Hamasaki drama “M Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite”, Jaejoong's coronavirus prank, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-3818786 Mon, 18 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 6776 Japanese music,JPop,coronavirus,COVD-19 full false March 2020 Review March 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of March 2020, featuring segments on the impact of coronavirus on the Japanese music industry, Arashi v. BTS, Yukio Mishima, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of March 2020, featuring segments on the impact of coronavirus on the Japanese music industry, Arashi v. BTS, Yukio Mishima, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-3337066 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400 5924 Japanese music,JPop,coronavirus,COVD-19 full false February 2020 Review February 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of February 2020, featuring segments on coronavirus cancellations, Johnny Kitagawa's ashes, Kalen Anzai being real & playing Ayumi Hamasaki, new female soloists, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of February 2020, featuring segments on coronavirus cancellations, Johnny Kitagawa's ashes, Kalen Anzai being real & playing Ayumi Hamasaki, new female soloists, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2956411 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0400 5247 Japanese music,JPop, full false January 2020 Review January 2020 Review Arama! Japan's review of January 2020, featuring segments on Kohaku Uta Gassen, Arashi's new Netflix series, Tokyo Jihen's reunion, the JPop baby boom, the new Johnny's groups, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan's review of January 2020, featuring segments on Kohaku Uta Gassen, Arashi's new Netflix series, Tokyo Jihen's reunion, the JPop baby boom, the new Johnny's groups, and more.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2763688 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0500 4340 Japanese music,JPop,JRock,idols, full false 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 4) 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 4) The fourth and final part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a continued focus on the overall music industry, including anisong, Japanese hip hop, and the future of Japanese music.

]]> The fourth and final part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a continued focus on the overall music industry, including anisong, Japanese hip hop, and the future of Japanese music.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2372315 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3144 Japanese music,JPop,JRock,anisong,hip hop, 4 full false 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 3) 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 3) The third part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on the overall music industry, including Japan’s chart systems, JPop v. KPop, international expansion, and Cool Japan.

]]> The third part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on the overall music industry, including Japan’s chart systems, JPop v. KPop, international expansion, and Cool Japan.

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2372228 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0500 3618 Japanese music,JPop,JRock, 3 full false 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 2) 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 2) The second part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on idols (male and female, physical and virtual).

]]> The second part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on idols (male and female, physical and virtual).

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2372201 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0500 2734 Japanese music,JPop,idols,anisong, 2 full false 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 1) 2010s Japanese Music Review (Part 1) The first part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on artists (female soloists, male soloists, and bands).

]]> The first part of Arama! Japan's review of the music of the 2010s, with a focus on artists (female soloists, male soloists, and bands).

]]> Arama! Japan Buzzsprout-2372114 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0500 3697 Japanese music,JPop,JRock, 1 full false