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 May 2021. Please enjoy this 17-track collection from the May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th broadcasts.
“JUN THE CULTURE” MAY.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.
MAY 1st
| Cola | Arlo Parks |
| Till There Was You | Laura Fygi |
| BMPD | Smooth Reunion |
| Sentimntal Journey | Dris Day |
MAY 8th
| Crazy Love | Helen Reddy |
| ソバカスのある少女（Sobakasu no Aru Shojo live) | INO hidefumi & Hiroshi Fijiwara |
| Games Females Play | Gigolette |
| Sentimental Lady | Bob Welch |
MAY 15th
| Slider (feat. Last Dinosaurs) | Sho Okamoto |
| Earn My Love | George Lamond |
| T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care) | MFSB |
| Almost Everything | Melissa Manchester |
MAY 22nd
| Dying Is a Beautiful Thing to Do | EASHA |
| Long Hot Summer (London Dominion Live Version) | The Style Council |
| The Border | Astronauts, etc. |
| I Don't Want to Talk About It (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) | Rod Stewart |
MAY 29th
| That’s The Way Love Is | Ben Watt |
| Dub Be Good To Me | Beats International |
| 揺れる体温（Yureru Taion) | ACO |
| You Taught Me How To Speak In Love | Marlena Shaw |
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.
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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