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As it turns out, Mayan prophecies of our impending doom were greatly exaggerated. And it’s a good thing to. 2013 is already shaping up to be a big year for Japanese music. Boom Boom Satellites have a new album out ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio: Best of 2012 Special appeared first on Nihongaku!.

The holiday season comes but once a year, so why am I eternally sick of all the so-called classic Christmas music? Sorry, Bing Crosby, but we’re shaking up Christmas time with an entire episode devoted to holiday music from Japan. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All Oyasuminasai appeared first on Nihongaku!.

New music in this episode from Hemenway, Ketsumeishi, Sekitori Hana and more. Also, be sure to stick around for a guest set from Mr. Evan Jones featuring the orchestral stylings of Hiroki Inui. As I mentioned on the show, Haikarahakuti ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo Solo appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Happy Thanksgiving! When you’re over-stuffed with carb goodness, give the latest episode of Nihongaku Radio a listen. Brand new stuff from Plenty, Noodles, and more. Nihongaku Radio Episode 28 Intro: “Sharp” – Negoto (Buy It!) “Oh Yeah” – Noodles (Buy ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 28: Noodles on Thanksgiving appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Halloween’s over. It’s time for a little ear candy. Check out new tunes from Unlimits, Miwa Sasagawa and Urbangarde Also, if you dig Light Bringer be sure to check out the band’s unofficial Facebook fan page in English! Nihongaku Radio ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 27: Podcast Jyanaimon! appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I heard you were looking for a new episode of Nihongaku Radio. Sorry I’m late. Hopefully a fistful of new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Do As Infinity, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will make up for it. Welcome ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 26: Good Screams appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Toiling in the dank and dark podcasting mines, it seriously did not so much as occur to me that I’ve been doing Nihongaku Radio for more than a year. Here we are, miraculously at episode 25. Call it a milestone. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 25: Drop Your Urbangarde appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I’m a few days late, but here we are with a brand new episode of Nihongaku Radio. And what an episode! Gear up for a ton of brand new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Spyair, Scandal and 2side1BRAIN. ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 24: French Things I Can’t Pronounce appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There is but one appropriate way to celebrate Labor Day if you’re a J music-obsessed podcast constructionist like myself. A lot of beer and a new episode of Nihongaku Radio! There’s a ton of new music on this one including ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 23: Art-School Confidential appeared first on Nihongaku!.

I spend a lot of time talking about the new music on Nihongaku Radio. Well, this episode’s got a fistful of old tracks as well. Tracks you might describe as “groovy.” Tracks with horn sections. Tracks that make you want ... Read More » The post . Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore Bands appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Guess who’s invading the states? And by invading the states, I mean going on a less-than-10 city tour. Still, I’m happy to report that rock duo B’z is doing shows up and down the East and West coasts as well ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 21: Swarm of B’z appeared first on Nihongaku!.

A weekend full of Peelander-Z left me pretty beat when it came time to put the finishing touches on this episode. Somehow I muddled through and made it to number 20! It may not be much of a milestone, but ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 20: My Sex Machine Gun Fires Russian Bullets appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Happy July 4th to everyone in the U.S. Here’s hoping you didn’t blow your heads off having Roman candle wars in the streets. How did I celebrate Independence Day? Why by putting the finishing touches on the latest episode of ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 19: The Hottest Summer In the World appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Every once in a while your ears perceive a song so good you want to wear it out. It must be destroyed through multiple listens; your audio device permanently defaced with an indention where you’ve repeatedly skipped back to the ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 18: Standing In Front of a Broken Mirror appeared first on Nihongaku!.

A few short months ago, the city of Austin, TX was set upon by hundreds of bands hoping to get a little exposure and play some killer shows. Yes, SXSW, an annual Austin-based conference celebrating online media, film and music ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Extra: Lagitagida at Headhunters In Austin, TX appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There’s a ton of new music in this episode! Enjoy new tracks from 99 Radio Service, T-ARA, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Glay. Are you stoked? I’m stoked! In this episode, I give shout-outs to Tyler Abstract of the Abstract Japan ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 17: The Base Ball Bear Plays Any Position It Wants appeared first on Nihongaku!.

Ready for your next dose of Japanese music goodness? I’ve got new music from FLiP, Sheena Ringo and Urbangarde. Hop to it! Want more Nihongaku Radio? Check out previous episodes right here on Nihongaku. You can also find the show ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 16: FLiP, Urbangarde and Shitty Chinese Food appeared first on Nihongaku!.

In this episode, we’ll hear new music from Piko, Plastic Girl In Closet, and Nisshoku Natsuko. So let’s get to it! Want more Nihongaku Radio? Check out previous episodes right here on Nihongaku. You can also find the show on ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 15: This Chocolate Disco Smells Delightful appeared first on Nihongaku!.

You’d better pray to whatever deity you hold dear because on this episode, we’ve got Baby Metal. I don’t know what sick, Akiba-frequenting, J-Pop-obsessed mind cooked up the idea to start a grade school girl dance troupe backed by heavy ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 14: Keep It Metal, Baby appeared first on Nihongaku!.

There’s a lot of brand new music in this show. We’ll hear the latest from Capsule, T-ARA and Hondalady. Also, prepare yourselves for a real throw back in our third set from Miyoko Yoshimoto. A few things I mentioned in ... Read More » The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 13: Take a Few Capsules and Call Me In the Morning, Hondalady appeared first on Nihongaku!.