Shonan Beach FM

Shonan Beach FM is a breezy outlier in Japan's radio landscape. The playlist flows from J-pop hits like Utada Hikaru's "First Love" to mellow jazz instrumentals by Ryo Fukui. That's the thing - it mixes pop accessibility with jazz sophistication. The English-language presentation makes Shonan Beach FM live streaming a welcoming entry point to Japanese radio. Weekday afternoons offer a solid block of music without interruption. The evening jazz hour is the highlight, featuring both Japanese and international artists. It won't satisfy hardcore jazz purists, but for a pop radio Japan station, it'…