J-Pop Christmas

J-Pop Christmas does exactly what its name promises: nonstop J-Pop with a festive twist. The seasonal playlist leans into winter ballads from Hikaru Utada and Kenshi Yonezu, but it's not all twinkling bells. You'll hear upbeat dance tracks from Perfume and newer acts like Yoasobi, all given a subtle holiday shimmer. The curation is surprisingly thoughtful for a niche station. That's the point. Yes, there are Mariah Carey-adjacent covers, but it never veers into kitsch. Imagine a Tokyo department store soundtrack curated by someone who actually loves pop music. It works. Daytime blocks feel ene…