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For the first inaugural episode, the artist Fujii Kaze has been invited, who has achieved great recognition
Tokyo, Japan, March 27, 2024.- NHK WORLD-JAPAN will hold and broadcast these small-format concerts with Japanese musicians. ‘Tiny desk concerts JAPAN’ [MO1] will be an adaptation of the series created by the American public broadcaster NPR. The artists perform in an intimate setting with acoustics in keeping with the environment. Audiences around the world have embraced the format, which now attracts superstars such as Taylor Swift and BTS, as well as emerging artists.
Licensed as a platform by NPR, NHK WORLD-JAPAN will introduce Japanese artists to viewers. The inaugural broadcast will feature Fujii Kaze, an artist who has garnered recognition both inside and outside his country. Those who have not heard him will have the opportunity to do so in this new event. Those who already know her will hear her music in a new way, like never before.
It is recommended to see and hear how Fujii brings his songs to a tiny space at the NHK Broadcast Center in Shibuya, Tokyo. “It will be a colossal event.”
Time of broadcast (UTC):
Friday, March 29, 2:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 30, 3:10 p.m., 10:10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
It can be followed through this link: https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/…
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About NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is an international service of NHK, Japan’s public media organization, bringing the latest information about Japan and Asia to a global audience through radio, television, as well as through of their online channels. For more information, it is recommended to visit the following website to find all the news in this regard: nhk.jp/world.
Contact
Contact name: NHK World Japan
Contact description: NHK World Japan
Contact telephone number: 81 3-3465-1111
