Japanese radio stations promote jazz music and local cultural events

Various Japanese radio stations are highlighting upcoming musical programming and jazz-related events.

FM Otsu features the program ‘Doyō LOVE Otsu’ hosted by jazz singer and vocal trainer Chie Sugiyama. The show includes music, English pronunciation lessons, and information on local events in Shiga Prefecture. Sugiyama also maintains an active performance schedule across several cities, including Kobe, Kyoto, and Tokyo.

FM Yamagata’s ‘Rhythm Station’ is promoting a jazz lecture by Junichiro Oguchi, featuring a performance by the Morita Osamichi Quartet at Yamagata Terrsa on October 16, 2026. The station also featured a segment on the band ‘GOLD FINGER FIVE SPECIAL,’ a group composed of professional musicians from Yamagata and Sendai.