I’ve been putting together monthly playlists featuring the tracks from Hiroshi Fujiwara’s radio program, “JUN THE CULTURE” on J-WAVE. He’s been hosting this show for ages—over 10 years including its predecessor “JUN SOUND POOL,” with more than 500 episodes under his belt! What started as a personal BGM project is growing into a massive archive of over 150 playlists and 2,500 songs.
Each playlist runs about an hour with roughly 15 tracks—the perfect length. While the selection is incredibly diverse, it’s always curated with that relaxed Saturday afternoon vibe in mind, making it a comfortable listen no matter when you hit play.
This edition covers April 2021. Please enjoy this 16-track collection from the April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th broadcasts.
“JUN THE CULTURE” APRIL.2021
* Please note: A Spotify Premium subscription is required to listen to this playlist in the correct order.
* Some tracks may be missing as they are not currently available on streaming services.
APRIL 3rd
| If You’ve Got It, You’ll Get It | The Headhunters |
| Would You Believe In Me | Jon Lucien |
| Miracles | Jackson Sisters |
| I Wanna Be Where You Are (Unedited Mix) | Marvin Gaye |
APRIL 10th
| 夏の初めのイメージ（Natsu no Hajime no Image） | Kimiko Kasai |
| World's Famous | Malcolm McLaren & The Worlds Famous Supreme Team |
| Emotion (feat. Wild Nothing) | Molly Burch |
| Air On G Strings (feat. Eric Clapton) | Hiroshi Fujiwara |
APRIL 17th
| Orange Coffee (slumbers remix) | Rocketmen |
| Can We Still Be Friends? | Todd Rundgren |
| Ex-Factor | Lianne La Havas |
| Worries | Castlebeat |
APRIL 24th
| Sea of Love | Phil Phillips |
| 奇蹟のランデヴー（Kiseki no Rendezbous） | INO hidefumi |
| Getting Over You (live) | Hiroshi Fujiwara |
| It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie | Tony Bennett |
HF’s work goes far beyond street culture, spanning collaborations with luxury watches and car manufacturers. However, it’s clear that music is the common thread running through everything he does.
Note: Since his original remixes and mashups are not available on streaming services, I have included the original tracks in this playlist instead. For tracks that can be found on other platforms like YouTube, I will provide links here to complete the collection.
LOST MUSIC
Air On G Strings (feat. Eric Clapton) / Hiroshi Fujiwara
Ex-Factor / Lianne La Havas
Program Official Site
Airing every Saturday from 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM (Japan Time) as part of the "Blue in Green" program.
Curated by Hiroshi Fujiwara, we bring you the latest in art, design, fashion, and travel.
You can catch up on "radiko," Japan’s radio app, for up to one week after the broadcast using their "Time Free" feature.
Please note: To listen from outside the Kanto region Japan, a radiko premium subscription is required (385 yen/month).
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I’m a 40-something office worker living in rural Japan and a proud parent of two.Leo, blood type A.
I love sharing my favorite music and culture through my own curated playlists!
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