Songs of Tokyo

Members of this vocal group originally came together with the same goal: use their refined vocals to leave a mark on the hearts of listeners. Their powerful vocals and exquisite melodies quickly found their way to the forefront of the Japanese music scene, and the group has since been featured in NHK’s prestigious Kohaku Uta-Gassen for two years straight (2017, 2018). Their fourth album "FLAVA", released in January 2019, came in at #1 on the Japanese domestic chart for the first time since their debut. Now, they are preparing for their most extensive nationwide tour yet, set to start this summer, showing the world that they are one of Japan’s most exciting female vocal groups.

AI performs "HAPPINESS" with a 100-member choir, plus the English version of her smash hit "Story" for viewers around the world! For our third regular broadcast, we welcome the charismatic singer, AI! In addition to her incredible vocals, her songs also feature powerful lyrics full of positive messages that can pick you up whenever you're feeling down. At the young age of 15, AI left her home prefecture of Kagoshima and flew to America to pursue a career in music, an incredibly difficult challenge that tested the singer's resilience. Our program's host, Shingo Murakami, dives into AI's "story" to learn about the life experiences that helped shape her ability to create such impactful music.

Showcasing Japanese music to the world! Featuring live performances by Hideaki Tokunaga. K-POP star JAEJOONG talks about his talent.

Tokyo's most exciting female artists take the stage! ASCA / Juice=Juice / Reol / Sayaka Yamamoto / Check This Out!