Our selection of 5 stations with J-pop and modern Japanese hits will help you catch the atmosphere of Tokyo and stay tuned to what’s trending in the country right now. One click - and you’re already at Shibuya Crossing, where new releases fly by one after another. We’ve gathered not just “anime background,” but stations with up-to-date tracks, charts and a living ecosystem around music. And that matters, because if stations have their own charts and communities, the chances of hearing fresh music are much higher!
J1 HITS - "hot" hits of Japan today
On air you’ll hear the most current J-pop - from idol groups to solo artists. Here you can catch everything that really plays on Japanese FM stations. The J1 team compiles its own J1 Top 40 every week, based on Japanese chart data. That’s why when you turn it on in the morning, you instantly feel your playlist matches Tokyo. Perfect if you want to stay “in the know” of today’s hits.
Big B Radio - JPop Channel - community, charts and live requests
One of the oldest and most stable players on the Asian scene. The playlist is based on modern J-pop and is constantly updated with listener requests. The station has its own charts - JPOP TOP 50, as well as regular digests and an active community. This means it’s easy to feel part of a live radio here, where voting results directly shape the broadcast. Especially appealing for those who love interactivity and the feeling of “live” track selection.
Japanimradio FM - multi-genre J-pop, anime and vocaloid mix
Japanimradio FM is a fusion radio station: the main focus is on J-pop and J-Music, but the broadcast often includes anime tracklists, vocaloids, K-pop and VTuber features. The station is an ideal bridge between Japan’s “main pop stream” and more niche genres. A great choice when you want something experimental alongside familiar hits.
BOX : Japan City Pop - neon and disco from 80s Tokyo
BOX : Japan City Pop takes you back to the atmosphere of 80s Japan - neon, wet asphalt and light disco-funk. On air you’ll hear classic city pop, jazz ballads and remastered hits of the era when Tokyo sounded especially stylish. A great choice for relaxation and romance, when you want to slow down and feel the spirit of old Japan.
J-Pop Project Radio - female voices and bright style
J-Pop Project Radio focuses on female artists: Morning Musume, Perfume, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and many others. On air you’ll hear dance rhythms, bright imagery and a touch of experimental sound. The channel seems to reflect the feminine side of J-pop - light, vivid and playful.
We’ve put together a selection that shows J-pop in all its breadth. J1 HITS plays the freshest chart tracks. Big B Radio JPop Channel adds interactivity and gives listeners a voice through requests and a top-50. Japanimradio FM mixes J-pop with anime, vocaloids and even K-pop, building a bridge between the mainstream and niche genres. BOX : Japan City Pop immerses you in the neon nostalgia of the 80s, while J-Pop Project Radio highlights female voices and idol aesthetics. The result is a balance between current hits, fan culture, retro charm and experiments - everything we love about the Japanese pop scene.
