J-MELO (2005)
J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.
Seasons & Episode
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.