On June 3, 2026, singer and voice actress Rico Sasaki released her full-length album RI PATHOS. Featuring ten all-new songs exploring diverse personal themes, the album reflects her journey to date and the future she is moving toward as an artist. Coinciding with the launch, the music video for the lead track, “Touri Seikei,” has […]
The February 28, 2026, episode of #IHEARTJROCK featured a tribute by DJ Sakura to a renowned Japanese musician who had recently passed away, along with a playlist showcasing various artists. The show included a flashback hour from March 2025. Additionally, there were scriptwriting exercises involving action and dialogue between characters Suda and Sakura about needing a break.
Thanks for returning to #IHEARTJROCK ! This is the last of the Women’s History Month special. Thanks for all the votes and requests. There were tons of new bands of Japan we showcased this month. Many different genre’s and decades. We hope you enjoyed! Playlist below! Band name- Song title Prince – U Got the […]
#IHEARTJROCK continues celebrating women’s history with selections from punk and goth icon DJ Silent and various female artists from Japan. Sakurazaka46 won the recent voting, with NiziU as the runner-up. DJ Sakura shares digital images from a marketing project related to a new breakfast cereal concept.
The #IHEARTJROCK episode, recorded on March 14, 2026, celebrates Women’s History Month with a playlist featuring female-fronted bands and artists. Additionally, DJ Sakura shares a script titled “Tadaima,” focusing on a haunted home experience with a ghost child named Kaito guiding the protagonist, Masaki Suda, through eerie corridors.
The latest episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on February 21, 2026, features a playlist celebrating various artists, including a special birthday tribute to Masaki Suda. The show’s diverse rock selections range from KMFDM to SixTONES, showcasing both classic and contemporary tracks. DJ Sakura and DJ Silent have switched their usual roles.
Welcome to #IHEARTJROCK, celebrating its 9th anniversary on Valentine’s Day. The show has been broadcasting since 2017, and the team appreciates listener support. A playlist of featured songs and artists, including The Birthday Party and SixTONES, is shared for enjoyment. Thank you for the requests!
Welcome back to #SakuraUnderground. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on April 18th 2026. This week’s episode we had a request for some new music, a musician performing in Japan soon. Also new music block of some older tracks remixed recently. Then we finished the night with a block of one of […]
Mrs. GREEN APPLE (MGA) has achieved significant acclaim, ranking No. 13 on the IFPI Global Artist Chart 2025 and No. 10 on the Global Album Chart with their greatest hits album “10.” Their emotionally resonant lyrics, diverse musical style, and collaborations with anime have contributed to their international recognition, enhancing their unique artistic presence.
Welcome back to #SakuraUnderground. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Feb 28 2026. We started with a request for SixTONES and DJ Silent went completely different the rest of the show. Playlist is below. Please enjoy! SakuraUnderground is an independent, DJ‑led music radio show and podcast. It is hosted by DJ […]
