J-Pop Kissa ~take a break~
Take a break with me and geek out about J-Pop & Japanese entertainment — from the ’90s to today. A bilingual podcast where I share thoughts on J-Pop, dramas, movies & more — like sitting at a cozy retro café.
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#15 - Meet Lady Ocean — New Artist with 90s Nostalgia (opens the original)
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In this podcast episode, Terence talks about new J-Pop singer-songwriter Lady Ocean. His debut digital single, "Yume wa koi no you ni" (恋は夢のように), brings a wave of 90s nostalgia — that familiar sense of longing, and a reminder of the dreams we all once had. Learn more about him with Terence, and hop on this journey down memory lane with an up-and-comer you won't want to miss. 🎥 Stream this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Amazon Music. Featuring:LADY OCEAN"Vibrant Life" by KetsaLic
#14 - Reacting to Morning Musume '26 "YES or NO or ME" (YESかNOか私か) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Terence reacts to the latest music video from Morning Musume '26: "YES or NO or ME" (YESかNOか私か). The song marks the debut of the group's 18th generation members — and bittersweetly, it's also the final single for Sakura Oda, who has been an influential member and powerhouse vocalist for the group over the past 14 years. Join Terence in celebrating this new chapter for Morning Musume '26. 🎥 This is an edited version — head to YouTube for the full video reaction and MV watch-along
#13 - My Summer with HIGEDAN, Angela Aki, and EBiDAN (opens the original)
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This summer Terence was in Tokyo to see HIGEDAN and Angela Aki in concert. He reflects on his experience from there, as well as the hits from EBiDAN that are energizing him this summer. Video version available on Spotify and Youtube. Featuring: Official髭男dism アンジェラ・アキ EBiDAN M!LK ONE N' ONLY GNJB (原因は自分にある。) "Vibrant Life" by Ketsa Licensed under CC BY 4.0 Source: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/upbeat-street/vibrant-life
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