Season 2

The first episode of SONGS OF TOKYO in 2020 will feature the BEST SCENE 2019! We will be bringing to you the best performances by 12 artists who made waves last year. Expect to see Johnny's idols, Anisongs and phenomena…

Episode 9 guest WAGAKKIBAND shares their unique sounds with the world! After debuting in 2014, the band has been making waves by combining modern J-pop with traditional Japanese instruments such as the Tsugaru-jamisen, …

The 10th episode will feature JUJU. Her sad ballads have brought tears to the eyes of women around Japan. Why is her music so touching? Can it have the same effect on people around the world? She shares stories of her y…

Ame no Parade was formed in 2013 and made their major debut in 2016. With a mix of 80’s pop, indie R&B, and electro house, their music transcends the boundaries of Western and Japanese music. By composing without limiti…

Meet the Rising Star of 2020 J-POP! Appearing next on the show is the rising singer and songwriter milet (pronounced "mi-lay"). Her debut single "inside you" released in March 2019 rose swiftly to the top of digital mus…

Meet the hottest J-POP group of 2020! This episode features the popular group BiSH. BiSH is a punk band without any musical instruments. 2020 marks their 5th anniversary and this July, they released an album of their gr…

This episode features Suzuki Masayuki, the king of love songs! It has been 40 years since he made his debut, and now he's making an international breakthrough as the new face of Anisongs (anime songs). Last year, Suzuki…

MIYAVI has gained recognition around the world for his unconventional way of playing the electric guitar - not with a pick, but with his fingers and his unique “slap style.” He has done eight successful world tours, per…

This episode features singer-songwriter Ozaki Hiroya. His father is the late Ozaki Yutaka, a legendary and charismatic singer who rose to fame in the 80's for songs packed with the angst of adolescence. His hits are sti…

This episode features JO1, an 11-member boy band that debuted March 2020. They've been making waves around the world ever since they clinched the award for Best Asian Artist in MAMA, one of Asia's biggest music awards s…