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Sep 5, 2026

2026 songs that turn you on or off?

What Japanese pop, alternative, or novelty songs did you turn up or turn off so far this year? I'm a fan of 打首獄門同好会 - Uchikubi Gokumon Dokokai. The name, loosely translated, is Severed Heads at the Prison Gate. They came out with a novelty song earlier this year, in anticipation of their US tour, "I Wish I Could Speak English", hard rock with AI lyrics. A chill song I like is ブルーアワー "Blue Hour". The song comes from the project adieu headlining Kamishiraishi Moka. How about you? What Japanese songs or musical projects appeal to you in 2026?

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TonetoEdo

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Living between the Tone and Edo Rivers in Higashi Katsushika area of Chiba Prefecture.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 6

    One that has been an absolute earworm for me is 徒歩7分 by Natsudaidai. I actually found them via Instagram and I just love their sound.

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  • BigfamJapan

    BigfamJapan

    on Sep 8

    Blue Hour - that's a nice song. I hadn't heard it before. I have to admit; I still don't really listen to Japanese artists. However, my daughter is in a band now, so I am slowly being more exposed to more Japanese songs.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 18

    Been hearing Tameikimirai by SKE48 a lot this week, it's a new release and I think it's catchy for anyone who likes the idol group kinda sound!

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  • BigfamJapan

    BigfamJapan

    on Sep 18

    @genkidesu I listen to the American Forces Radio Network, so I usually have no idea what's in the Japanese charts! Unless my kids mention or play the songs. Don't think I've heard this one yet.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 19

    @BigfamJapan I used to listen to AFN all the time when I was in Tokyo! It's recorded at Yokota Air Base where I lived for a few years, not far from Saitama!!

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 20

    @genkidesu This is so much fun! It's lovely, recalling chiptune and chill pop, with fun lyrics!

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