The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 19 – Special Feature: “Train Sounds & In-Train Announcements”!

“Let’s Train Activities!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “Sound of Trains – In-Car Announcements” to enjoy with your ears! Guests are Sogo Ito and Donna Burke, familiar for her in-car English announcements on the Tokaido, Read More …

The One about Scha Dara Parr – Konya wa Boogie Back (feat. Kenji Ozawa) (1994)

A wonderful collaboration between SDP and Ozawa Kenji , “Konya wa Boogie Back” is definitely recommended! GROUP: Scha Dara Parr feat. Ozawa Kenji (スチャダラパー feat. 小沢健二) CD SINGLE: 今夜はブギー・バック (Konya wa Boogie Back) LABEL: Ki/oon Sony Records CATALOG #: KSD2-1061 DURATION: 16:40 RELEASE DATE: March Read More …

The One about the voice of the Kintetsu train announcements!

Kinki Nippon Railway Channel is featuring Hiroyuki Arita, who is in charge of the Japanese in-train announcements on Kintetsu, and Davina Robinson, who is in charge of the English in-train announcements. They don’t usually appear on camera, but when we heard their voices during the Read More …

The One about Moritaka Chisato’s “Rock’n Omelette” (1994)

The new mature Chisato Moritaka. Breaking away from her idol roots, Chisato Moritaka returns with a wonderful, but sad ballad. “Kaze ni Fukarete” is an awesome single worth owning if you are a fan of Chisato! ARTIST: Moritaka Chisato CD SINGLE: ロックン・オムレツ (Rock’n Omelette) LABEL: Read More …

The One about Janet Jackson’s “Design of a Decade 1986/1996” (1995)

For Janet Jackson fans, to have a large number of her hit songs was just amazing.  My favorite Janet Jackson album release from 1986-1996. ARTIST: Janet Jackson ALBUM: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 LABEL: A&M DURATION: 1:15:20 RELEASE DATE: October 10, 1995 Runaway What Have Read More …

The One about Amuro Namie’s “Don’t wanna cry” (1996)

Fantastic!  “Don’t Wanna Cry” is another musical home run by the Amuro and TK team! ARTIST: 安室奈美恵 (Amuro Namie) CD SINGLE: Don’t Wanna Cry LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVDD-20119 DURATION: 18:36 RELEASE DATE: March 13, 1996 Don’t wanna cry Present Don’t wanna cry (Original Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 18 – Special Feature: Freight Rail Transport Part 1

“Let’s Torekatsu! is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the Logistics Museum will feature “Freight Rail Transport”! Freight rail transport, which was introduced in the Meiji era and celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. We will bring you a wealth Read More …

The One about my interview with Aoi Eir and Luna Haruna (2013)

For many anime fans, Aoi Eir is a name that many remember for her songs featured on “Mobile Suit Gundam AGE”, “Fate/Zero” and most recently with “Sword Art Online”. But what is fascinating is how Aoi became a music star. Originally hailing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Read More …