The Kimi Kato Show
Episodes
Japan Music Journey: Chiba
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Kimi Kato Show – Japan Music Journey: Chiba, Kimi Kato takes listeners just east of Tokyo to explore a prefecture where ocean...
Japan Music Journey : Gunma
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE KIMI KATO SHOW, Kimi continues Japan Music Journey with a stop in Gunma Prefecture—a region of dramatic mountains, legendary ...
Japan Music Journey: Ibaraki
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE KIMI KATO SHOW, Kimi Kato takes listeners on a rich musical and cultural journey through Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan’s m...
Japan Music Journey: Tochigi
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW — Japan Music Journey: Tochigi An hour north of Tokyo by Shinkansen, Tochigi shifts Japan’s tempo—from the hush of ancient...
Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled – Niigata
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From snow-covered mountains to the vast Echigo Plain and the roaring waves of the Sea of Japan, this episode takes you deep into Niigata Prefecture—...
Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled - Fukushima
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fukushima is Japan’s third-largest prefecture by land area — and one of its most layered. Just about 90 minutes from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen, t...
JAPOW: Japan’s 5 Must-Ski Resorts (Snow, Food, Onsen, and the Culture Behind the Powder)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Kimi Kato Show, we dive deep into JAPOW—the legendary Japanese powder snow that skiers around the world dream about. From the...
Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled - Yamagata
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE KIMI KATO SHOW, we continue Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled with a deep dive into Yamagata, a hidden gem of th...
Kōhaku Uta Gassen
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ring in the New Year! Dive into the heart of Japanese New Year traditions, including the spiritual cleansing of Ōsōji, the significance of Joya no K...
A Special Episode Vol 2.: ennichi '25 Japanese Music Experience LA
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spirit of Ennichi — Experience the wonders of Japanese culture through music, taste, and festive vibes!ennichi ’25 Japanese Music Experience LA wi...
Special Episode: ennichi '25 Japanese Music Experience LA
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experience the wonders of Japanese culture through music, taste, and festive vibes!On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, ennichi ’25 Japanese Music Experi...
Miyagi - Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled (5/47)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miyagi—where sea breezes meet mountain trails, and resilience shines through tradition. From the pine-clad islets of Matsushima Bay to Sendai’s...
Akita - Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled (4/47)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Akita—where snowy silence meets lantern light, and traditions glow with quiet strength. 👹 From loyal Akita Inu to graceful “Akita Bijin,”...
Iwate - Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled (3/47)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iwate—towering peaks, golden halls, and stories carried on the sea breeze. 🌊 From sacred Buddhist legacies and village folklore to dramatic clif...
Aomori - Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled (2/47)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aomori—Honshu’s northern gateway of sweeping landscapes, ancient heritage, and vibrant traditions! 🏞️ Known for its dazzling festivals, brea...
Hokkaido - Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled (1/47)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Launching ”Kimi’s Japan Journey: 47 Prefectures Unraveled”! Across 47 episodes, we’ll journey from north to south, uncovering each prefectu...
Beverly
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Beverly—a powerhouse vocalist from the Philippines who made her debut in Japan in 2017! 💎 She has earned numerous awards at music festivals...
Stephanie Yanez
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the colorful world of Stephanie Yanez—a J-POP artist and content creator who blends anime nostalgia, original music, and kawaii culture. ...
August in Japan
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel the blazing heat and nostalgia of August in Japan! ☀️ In today’s episode, we dive into the cultural significance of Mountain Day and Obon...
gb
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by gb—a soulful singer-songwriter known for his groovy, heartwarming sound. The son of George Brown of Kool & The Gang, gb blends org...
Summer Salt
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nostalgia and New Sounds: A Catch-Up with Summer Salt Ready to soak in some feel-good vibes? 🌞 On this episode of The Kimi Kato Show, Kimi sits do...
UPIKO
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet UPIKO — a rising Japanese singer-songwriter turning viral buzz into international acclaim with her raw acoustic style and powerful, socially co...
BEK & Moberg
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re crossing continents—from Japan to Norway—with special guests BEK & Moberg, the Scandinavian pop duo making waves across the globe. From vi...
Hanabi Taikai
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Kimi Kato Show, we dive into the heart of Japanese summer with HANABI TAIKAI – Fireworks Festivals! From ancient alchemy in Chin...
THE ALFEE
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring THE KIMI KATO SHOW with one of Japan’s most iconic and beloved bands, THE ALFEE! From their explosive ...
July In Japan - Festivals, Fire, and the Sea
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW With JEREMIAH - Featuring July In Japan From dazzling fireworks lighting up the night skies to energetic matsuri dances echoing ...
MACO - Japanese Pop Star
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring MACO, Japanese Singer-Songwriter MACO began writing songs at the age of 17. She started out writing or...
June: The Rainy Season In Japan
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring June: The Rainy Season in Japan Today, we’re wading into the wet and wonderful world of June in Japan—...
Kimi's Trip To Japan For Music Awards Japan 2025
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Kimi visited four major cities on his trip back to Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Kyoto. He visited three shrin...
Music Awards Japan 2025 & Our Childhood Idols
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Music Awards Japan 2025 The Music Awards Japan is a brand-new international music award designed to ce...
Golden Week - Japan's Springtime Spectacle
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Golden Week - Japan's Springtime Spectacle Golden Week, or "Gōruden Wīku" (ゴールデンウィーク...
CHI - CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW Featuring CHI - from CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE CLWP is a solo unit founded by CHI -, known for her bright orange hair. The ban...
EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW Featuring EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan Welcome to one of the most anticipated global events of the decade—EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Jap...
Japanese Tea
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Japanese Tea From ancient tea temples to trendy matcha cafés, we are taking you through the journey of Ja...
matsuri '25 in Los Angeles
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Matsuri '25 The 2025 MLB season is officially underway, and what better way to kick things off than in Tok...
Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune Today, we’re diving into one of Japan’...
Japanese Urban Legends
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Japanese Urban Legends The term “urban legend” was first popularized by an American folklorist named J...
Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune Today, we’re diving into one of Japan’s...
The Rise of Japanese Street Fashion – Beyond Harajuku
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring The Rise of Japanese Street Fashion – Beyond Harajuku Today's episode is about Japanese street fashion—...
Graduation Day in Japan
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW With Jeremiah - Featuring Graduation in Japan In this episode we’re diving into a big part of Japanese culture that’s coming u...
Valentine's Day In Japan
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Valentine's Day In Japan Today, we’re talking about something sweet, romantic, and uniquely Japanese –...
Winter in Japan
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW With Jeremiah - Winter In Japan Kimi takes us on a journey through Japan in the winter. We also discuss the LA fires and Kimi's h...
New Year's Eve in Japan
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring New Year's Eve in Japan The New Year is widely viewed as a time to start over — a clean slate. It’s an...
Eru Matsumoto | Cellist - 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Nominee - TRIVENI
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with JEREMIAH Featuring Eru Matsumoto | 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Nominee Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for "Triveni" Eru...
Hideo Kimura | Actor & Voice Actor - Reagan, Austin Powers, Pachinko, Squid Game
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Hideo Kimura | Actor & Voice Actor - Reagan, Austin Powers, Pachinko, Squid Game Born and raised in Japan, Hideo ...
Ukulele Hiro | Ukulele One-Man Punk Rock Cover Band
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW Featuring Ukulele Hiro - A Ukulele One-Man Punk Rock Cover Band Ukulele Hiro has been shaking up the punk and ukulele scenes in a w...
Anime - Sports Themed
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Anime Sports Themed Kimi and Jeremiah explore the fascinating world of sports-themed Anime in Japan. TH...
Autumn In Japan
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Autumn in Japan Join Kimi and Jeremiah as they explore the beauty of Autumn in Japan. As summer transitio...
Mariya Takeuchi | The Queen of City Pop
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Mariya Takeuchi | The Queen of City Pop and Japanese Singer-Songwriter Mariya Takeuchi has sold over 16 mi...
Ramen Noodles
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Ramen Noodles Kimi and Jeremiah explore the culinary pleasures and specialties of Japanese Ramen Noodles...
NicoTheOwl | MULTI - PLATINUM , GRAMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / TASTEMAKER
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring NICO THE OWL - MULTI-PLATINUM, GRAMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / TASTEMAKER Today, our guest is a ...
The Ultimate Guide to Konbini: Japanese Convenience Stores
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring The Ultimate Guide to Konbini: Japanese Convenience Stores. Due to long working hours, short break times,...
Ms. Meka Nism | Symphonic Metal Opera Vocalist, Alt Goth Band, Cabaret Punk Acoustic Rock Act, Mystic
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Ms. Meka Nism - Symphonic Metal Opera Vocalist, Alt Goth Band, Cabaret Punk Acoustic Rock Act, Mystic She’...
Matthew Tilley | beatBread - Head of Artist and Industry Development
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Matthew Tilley, Head of Artist and Industry Development at beatBread beatBread’s mission is to empower ...
Mount Fuji Japan
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW - Featuring Mount Fuji, Japan Japan’s Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “F...
SUGIZO | Luna Sea | X-Japan
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Sugizo Sugizo and Kimi TALK ABOUT their road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to see U2 perform live a...
Jonnie Forster | Founder of The Penthouse + Music Manager
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Jonnie Forster | Founder of The Penthouse + Music Manager Kimi and Jonnie have known each other for 20 ye...
Michael Naishtut | Actor - Disney, Film, TV, Theatre - Founder of Akaoni Daiko | Taiko Drumming
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Michael Naishtut | Actor - Disney, Film, TV, Theatre - and Founder of Akaoni Daiko | Taiko Drumming Michael...
Eijiro Tsukada | Founder of World Matcha Inc.
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Eijiro Tsukada | Founder of World Matcha Inc., Cuzen Matcha, Cuzen Matcha Home, Cuzen Matcha Maker Pro, a...
Jordan Gold | International Marketing Manager for Sony Music Entertainment Japan + The Orchard
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Gold is the International Marketing Manager for Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Jordan is responsible for bridging music from East to West and ...
Toshi Sato - Fleet Manager, Master Certified, #1 World-Wide Salesperson - Mercedes-Benz
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW - With Jeremiah - Featuring Toshi Sato - Fleet Manager, Master Certified, #1 Salesperson - Mercedes-Benz He is called “The Best o...
Hoobastank - Doug Robb + Dan Estrin
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW - With Jeremiah - Featuring Hoobastank - Doug Robb + Dan Estrin Doug and Dan join Kimi to discuss their two-decade-plus friendshi...
J-POP | Part III – Japanese POP Music (Showa Era 1926 - 1989)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW - Featuring J-POP | Part III – Japanese POP Music (Showa Era 1926 - 1989) During the Showa era in Japan, which spanned from 1926 ...
J-POP Part II - The History of Traditional Japanese POP Music (Post EDO period Japan Meiji & Taisho ERA) 1868 - 1926
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE KIMI KATO SHOW- Featuring J-POP Part II - The History of Traditional Japanese POP Music (Post EDO Period Japan Meiji & Taisho ERA) 1868 - 1926 On...