Japan Nite, the annual tradition of shipping a bunch of great Japanese artists to SXSW in Austin, TX and a subsequent tour in a few major North American cities, is upon us. Thanks to the lovely Audrey Kimura of Benten Records and the various bands currently en route to SXSW, we’ve got a special Japan Nite edition of this, the 33rd episode of Nihongaku Radio. Let’s listen!

As promised, here’s the lowdown on where to see some of the shows I mentioned in this episode:

Japan Preview Show
Japan Nite
Peelander Fest at The Grackle
Peelander Family Jamboree

For more information on Japan Nite, visit the official tour site.

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Nihongaku Radio Episode 33

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Intro: “Yokubou wo Sakebe!!!” – Okamoto’s (Buy It!)

“Bond” – LITE (Buy It!)
“Amazon Surf” – The Mornings (Buy It!)
“Ask For Tiger” – SuiseiNoboAZ (Buy It!)

Break: “Gym” – No More Heroes (Buy It!)

“Himitsu” – Jake Stone Garage (Buy It!)
“Brothers” Four Minutes Til Midnight (Buy It!)
“Make It Better” – Teen Runnings (Buy It!)
“Yozora no Trumpet” – Chihiro Yamazaki + Route 14 Band (Stand By!)

Break: “Bike” – No More Heroes (Buy It!)

“Sakura Kaoru” – Kao=S (Buy It!)
“Siren’s Comb” – Pirate’s Canoe (Buy It!)
“Let Me Dream” – Josy (Stand By!)

Break: “Hotel” – No More Heroes (Buy It!)

“Mad Tiger” – Peelander-Z (Buy It!)