Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited to have you with us today. We have so many new songs for this month’s countdown! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Shanna & Connor 

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Join Connor and Andy as they take a bite of the discography of Mrs. GREEN APPLE, one of Japan’s most buzzworthy pop groups! Since 2015, Mrs. GREEN APPLE has earned multiple certified gold and platinum records and has been featured in hit films, TV dramas, and anime. With their blend of rock and orchestral instrumentals alongside the soulful vocals of Motoki Ohmori, it won’t be long before you find yourself humming along to their catchy ballads! 

Scripted & QAed by: Nola

Hosted by: Andy & Connor

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan

Join Kuzey and Luisa as they go through some of the newest, biggest, and tastiest news stories from the past few weeks in Japan, and listen to some fun music along the way! 

Script and QA by: Miles

Hosted by: Kuzey & Luisa

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan 

Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited to have so many new songs for this month’s countdown! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Andy & Vicky

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Our Artist of the Month for October is Suchmos! Join Shanna and Brinton as they discuss the formation and history of this unique rock band. From American influences to commercial hits, the pink vibes in this episode are just mint!

Scripted & QAed by: Connor 

Hosted by: Shanna & Brinton

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

Today’s episode delves into the art of Japanese gardens, exploring not only their beauty but also the deep spiritual and philosophical elements that shape their design. Learn about their history, famous Japanese gardens, how they have shaped art and culture in both Japan and abroad, and contemporary garden masters that are carrying on this important tradition. 

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Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola

Hosted by: Shanna & Andy

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Jonathan

Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited to have so many new songs for this month’s countdown! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Miles

Hosted by: Brinton & Hayley

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Our Artist of the Month for September is The Tomboys! Join Vicky and Brinton as they discuss the history of this rock and roll group. From new hits to old favorites there’s sure to be a little something for everyone. You just might find a song to add to your moon viewing playlist!

Scripted & QAed by: Connor 

Hosted by: Vicky & Brinton

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

If you’ve ever been to Japan, there’s a good chance you’ve taken advantage of its high-speed bullet trains, also known as Shinkansen. Shinkansen can carry passengers from Kyushu to Hokkaido at speeds of up to 320 km/h in a comfortable and quiet car, with very few delays. Learn all about these beloved trains in today’s episode, with hit songs used for Japan Rail commercials and on-board chimes. Who knows - maybe you’ll even become a Densha otaku (railfan) yourself!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Nola

Hosted by: Shanna & Kuzey

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Fred

Join Andy and Kuzey as they sift through almost 40 years of Final Fantasy music! What will we learn this time? Who is Nobuo Uematsu? And how important is music to the franchise? You’re in luck.

Scripted & QAed by: Connor

Hosted by: Kuzey & Andy

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Joanna

Song List:

4. Aerith’s Theme - Advent Children Arrangement (Final Fantasy VII) (composed by Nobuo Uematsu) (September 28th, 2005)

3. Theme of Love - Distant Worlds Arrangement (Final Fantasy IV) (composed by Nobuo Uematsu) (December 4th, 2007)

2. 1000 words (Sen no Kotoba) - Koda Kumi (Final Fantasy X-2) (composed by Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi) (March 5th, 2003)

1. 君がいるから - Sayuri Sugawara (Kimi ga iru kara) (Final Fantasy XIII) (December 2nd, 2009)

Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of Japan Top 10! We are so excited to have so many new songs for this month’s countdown! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Japan Top 10.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: Hayley

Hosted by: Brinton & Shanna

Audio Edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi