tiny desk concerts JAPAN

ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance—intimate, raw, and deeply moving. He's not just a Japanese icon—ASKA has been winning hearts across Asia with recent concerts in Malaysia, Taiwan, and beyond. Now, he's ready to reach the world. ASKA's setlist? Pure fire. Every song is a fan favorite, including massive CHAGE & ASKA hits like SAY YES—a cultural anthem—and solo classics like HAJIMARIWA ITSUMO AME (It Always Starts With Rain). These songs shaped the soundtrack of the '90s in Japan and across Asia, and now they're getting a fresh, deeply personal arrangement just for tiny desk concerts JAPAN. Filmed in the heart of Tokyo at NHK's Shibuya office, this is more than a concert—it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Don't miss this intimate, soulful journey through the golden era of J-pop—reimagined for the world stage.

Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Marking her 53rd year in music and holding a record-setting 47 appearances on NHK's Kouhaku Uta Gassen. A true icon of Japanese music, she performs her timeless hits and a stunning rendition of the American folk classic The House Of The Rising Sun, which drew global attention in Wim Wenders' film PERFECT DAYS. Reimagined with a unique tiny desk arrangement, her powerful voice will be shared with the world. Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series. Together, they breathe new life into traditional Japanese children's songs and Ishikawa's own classics, creating a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration that bridges generations and genres.