tiny desk concerts JAPAN

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.

From the Office to the School! For the first time, tiny desk concerts JAPAN leaves the NHK office and heads to school. This special edition, titled tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo in front of actual students. Kicking off this exciting new chapter is CHANMINA, a trilingual rapper and singer-songwriter born in South Korea and raised in Japan. Fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English, she has captivated audiences with bold lyrics and genre-blending sounds since her debut in 2017. CHANMINA's music often explores themes like gender and beauty standards, establishing her as one of the most distinctive voices in today's music scene. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students? Don't miss this "original and exceptional" musical experience, only on tiny desk concerts JAPAN!

From tiny desk to the World! A Showcase of Japan's Best Performances For 14 episodes, tiny desk concerts JAPAN has showcased the unique talents of Japanese artists to viewers in Japan and around the world. Six of the most talked-about performances, handpicked for this special showcase!

For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. True to his reputation as a rare folk singer in today's Japanese music scene, Moriyama revives his most beloved songs with intimate arrangements for the tiny desk. Joined by fiddle, banjo, and mandolin, his performance exudes a breeze of country charm, effortlessly shifting from lively, foot-tapping tunes to his unforgettable ballad Natsuno Owari, a song filled with poignant beauty. Embrace the lingering glow of summer while enjoying the music of Moriyama Naotaro.

Two uncompromising artists driven by raw impulse step up to the tiny desk. AiNA THE END, once a member of the instrument-free punk band BiSH and now a solo performer, wields a husky, powerful voice that feels less like singing and more like a cry from deep within the soul. She's joined by Mukai Shutoku, a living legend of Japanese rock whose explosive shifts from whispered poetry to primal screams have defined his work with bands like NUMBER GIRL and ZAZEN BOYS for more than three decades. His unique style has become its very own genre. This time, these two forces of nature bring raw vocals, live instruments, and a special collaboration to the tiny desk. What kind of musical sparks will fly? Don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a- lifetime performance with your own eyes and ears.