This Side of Japan
Ryo MiyauchiA newsletter about Japanese music, new and old
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 343 | Founded | 7 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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This Side of Japan's 50 Favorite Songs of 2026 So Far
Now halfway into 2026, we’re at a good time to pause and gather some of the exciting music we’ve come across throughout the year so far. But how about we mention a guilty pleasure? There’s no reason to feel guilty about any song we like, su...
Monthly Listening: June 2026
Hi! This is June’s Monthly Listening list, a quick rundown of new Japanese albums I checked out this month that I enjoyed. You can browse past Monthly Listenings here.
As you may know, I traveled to Japan this month to attend Music Awards...
Music Awards Japan 2026 - The Story, The Stage & The Spectacle
Hi! Welcome to a special feature of This Side of Japan, a newsletter on Japanese music, new and old. I was recently invited to attend Music Awards Japan to cover the event for the Substack. Here’s a three-part entry on my time and thoughts...
Monthly Listening: May 2026
Hi! This is May’s Monthly Listening list, a quick rundown of new Japanese albums I checked out this month that I enjoyed. You can browse past Monthly Listenings here.
Yoko Shogenji made sense as the main character of Zenbu of Tokyo, the fi...
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