J-MELO (2005)
J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.
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1. Virtual Artist Special: KAF2025-02-02 · 28mExperience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, the first virtual singer to play the Budokan: KAF.
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2. Virtual Artist Special: enogu2025-02-09 · 28mExperience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a virtual-reality idol group who aim to be the best in the world: enog
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3. Kaneyorimasaru and Maeshima Mayu2025-03-02 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are three-piece rock band Kaneyorimasaru, who blew up on social media; and former MYTH & ROID vocalist Maeshima Mayu, who no
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4. SWEET STEADY and Ito Kashitaro2025-03-09 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY (a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER); and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a
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5. East of Eden and edhiii boi2025-04-06 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: East of Eden (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band fronted by a violinist) and edhiii boi (an up-and-coming rapper with a strong teen
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6. Furui Riho and shallm2025-04-13 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Furui Riho (a singer-songwriter with gospel roots) and shallm (a band project from vocalist, lyricist, and composer lia).
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7. KATSUSHIKA TRIO2025-05-11 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! Three former members of the pioneering J-fusion band CASIOPEA now play as the Katsushika Trio. This week, they're in the J-MELO studio to chat
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8. ≠ME, Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu2025-05-18 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group ≠ME, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu, who just released a ne
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9. cocolashika and Utagokoro Rie2025-06-08 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: cocolashika (a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound) and Utagokoro Rie (a singer whose J-pop covers led to
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10. Hamaura Ayano and BUDDiiS2025-06-15 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS (a dance-and-vocal group with 1
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11. Kitamura Fuki and Dreamers Union Choir2025-07-06 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerf
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12. Kamiyama Yoh and noa2025-07-13 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China; and noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangement
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13. Natsudaidai and THE SIXTH LIE2025-08-03 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week: cool R&B-rooted J-pop from girl duo Natsudaidai; and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE. Both acts are in the J-MELO studio to
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14. Miyakawa Airi and Atarayo2025-08-10 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer Miyakawa Airi, who's popular for her natural charm; and Atarayo, a three-piece band whose young fans love their emotional lyrics,
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15. angela and SKE482025-10-05 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, angela (a duo popular for anime songs) and SKE48 (a Nagoya-based sister group of AKB48) stop by the studio to chat and perform.
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16. CROWN HEAD and Takagi Reni2025-10-12 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, CROWN HEAD (a rock band creating a buzz after debuting this year) and Takagi Reni from Momoiro Clover Z stop by the studio to chat
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17. SILENT SIREN and Juice=Juice2025-11-02 · 28mJoin May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio
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18. Takahashi Yoko and Phantom Siita2025-11-09 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs. Also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group
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19. Night Tempo and MEminor2025-12-07 · 28mJoin May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to
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20. Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie and Suzuhana Yuko2025-12-14 · 28mJoin May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Jap
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