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The Kimi Kato Show

The Kimi Kato Show

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The Kimi Kato Show is your gateway to Japanese culture. We invite you to join us each week as we explore the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture and dive into the colorful world of Japan's music, anime, fashion, film, and cuisine. As the Founder of Project Asteri, a boutique music label, Kimi connects artists with global audiences, effortlessly transcending borders and connecting East and West. Having previously worked at Universal Music Japan, Kimi has introduced international sensations such as Ariana Grande, Black Eyed Peas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hoobastank, Jack Johnson, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Sum 41, and Taylor Swift. He has worked with renowned artists like Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, and U2. Don't miss an exciting episode of The Kimi Kato Show - Your invitation to the dynamic world of Japan! https://projectasteri.com evolve entertainment network | Pantheon Podcasts | Radio Candy Media2026 Project Asteri Musik Sozialwissenschaften
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  • THE ALFEE

    THE ALFEE
    Oct 5 2026
    In this special episode of The Kimi Kato Show, Kimi Kato revisits THE ALFEE — Masaru Sakurai, Kohnosuke Sakazaki, and Toshihiko Takamizawa — one of Japan’s most iconic and beloved rock bands, and the first Japanese rock band ever to reach 3,000 concerts. Featuring an exclusive interview with Toshihiko Takamizawa, recorded in June 2025, this episode traces the band’s journey from the college folk boom of the early 1970s and nine years of near-misses, through the 1983 breakthrough “Merry Ann” and the legendary 100,000-strong TOKYO BAY-AREA show of 1986, to the milestone 3,000th concert at Tokyo Garden Theater this year. Takamizawa opens up about how THE ALFEE came to be, the artists who shaped them, the moments that stand out across five decades, how their sound evolved from folk to rock, pop, and symphonic metal, and what he believes is the true key to longevity: the fans, the team, and the will to keep going. Along the way, Kimi reflects on what sustained success really looks like — and why THE ALFEE’s greatest achievement may simply be that they never stopped. The music featured in this episode — “Orion kara no Shoutaijou,” “Funky Cat!,” “KO. DA. MA.,” “Romance ga Maiorite Kita Yoru,” “HEART OF RAINBOW,” “Fantasia ~Soukyuu no Kanata” (Takamiy), and “Hoshizora no Distance” — is available from the playlist link below and at projectasteri.com. Music Playlist: thekimikatoshow.lnk.to/alfee Host & Producer: Kimi Kato Executive Producer: Jeremiah D. Higgins Powered by: Project Asteri | Pantheon Media | Radio Candy Media Inquiries: info@projectasteri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 min
  • Japan Music Journey - Yamanashi 01

    Japan Music Journey - Yamanashi 01
    Sep 15 2026
    Kimi travels to Yamanashi, exploring how a mountain-locked prefecture shaped generations of Japanese music—from Toshihiko Tahara and Bakufū Slump to THE BOOM—alongside Mt. Fuji, Takeda Shingen, local food, wine, and breathtaking scenery. Music Playlist: thekimikatoshow.lnk.to/yamanashi Host: Kimi Kato Producer: Kimi Kato Executive Producer: Jeremiah D. Higgins Powered by: Project Asteri | Pantheon Media | Radio Candy Media Inquiries: info@projectasteri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • BUCK∞TICK

    BUCK∞TICK
    Sep 15 2026
    In this special episode of The Kimi Kato Show, Kimi sits down with Hisashi Imai, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of legendary Japanese rock band BUCK∞TICK. Nearly four decades after their 1987 major-label debut, BUCK∞TICK continues to evolve following the passing of longtime vocalist Atsushi Sakurai in 2023. Imai reflects on the band’s transition from five members to four, how their songwriting and roles have changed, and why limitations have actually opened new creative possibilities. The conversation also explores BUCK∞TICK’s evolving sound, the influence of hip-hop and dance music, the future of the band’s iconic aesthetic, their impact on generations of Japanese artists, and what excites Imai most about what comes next. Music Playlist: thekimikatoshow.lnk.to/eiNXHpTw Host & Producer: Kimi Kato Executive Producer: Jeremiah D. Higgins Powered by: Project Asteri | Pantheon Media | Radio Candy Media Inquiries: info@projectasteri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
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