Episode 10 - JUJU
[Broadcast Schedule]
March 23, 2020 (Mon) 0:10, 6:10, 12:30, 18:30 [NHK WORLD-JAPAN]
March 29, 2020 (Sun) 0:05-0:33 [NHK General TV]
Episode 9 - Video on demand available until April 30, 2020!
Episode 9 - WAGAKKIBAND
[Broadcast Schedule]
February 17, 2020 (Mon) 0:10, 6:10, 12:30, 18:30 [NHK WORLD-JAPAN]
March 1, 2020 (Sun) 0:05-0:33 [NHK General TV]
Episode 8 - Video on demand available until March 24, 2020!
SONGS OF TOKYO has been promoting Japanese music and culture around the world ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s been airing as a regular program since spring 2019. The 10th episode will feature JUJU.
JUJU celebrated her 15th anniversary since her debut last year. 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? We delve into the secrets behind JUJU’s appeal in this episode.
She shares stories of her youth with hosts Shingo Murakami and Chiaki Horan, talking about how an inferiority complex since her youth led her to New York. Despite putting her heart into training, she has had her share of obstacles. Even after returning to Japan and making her debut, her songs failed to top the charts. Yet she didn’t give up, and a “miracle” came her way.
JUJU shares her heartwarming success story and unveils a special medley of her best ballads. It brings the international audience to tears. A woman from Iran talks about how JUJU’s music inspired her, bringing JUJU to tears.
The program also talks about ‘snack bars,’ something that helped JUJU become a master of cover songs. JUJU explains Japan’s snack bar culture to international fans and performs a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito,” a song that has also been covered by various Asian musicians.
Watch out for touching original songs and inspiring covers. Don’t miss this special performance by one of Japan‘s foremost ballad singers.
At 18, JUJU moved to the United States to immerse herself in various musical influences and develop her own unique sound. She made her debut in 2004.
Alongside her original songs, she has also made hit jazz and cover albums such as "Request" and "Snack Juju -Yoru no Request-"
In April 2020, she released "YOUR STORY," a collection that embodies her musical career. JUJU is set to do a nationwide tour in autumn.
Episode 9 - PV
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics just around the corner, Japan is endeavoring to share more of its culture with the world. Following up on the success of SONGS OF TOKYO in 2017 and 2018, SONGS OF TOKYO is becoming a monthly program in 2019! Shingo Murakami and Chiaki Horan return as the hosts, introducing artists that represent the music of modern-day Tokyo. Tune in for exciting musical performances and compelling talks in the studio with internationally popular artists!
村上 信五
Shingo Murakami
ホラン 千秋
Chiaki Horan
