https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:47:42 +0000enSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Yuki Tasaka & Van PaugamnoCopyright Van Paugam 2020episodic真夜中アワー is a podcast created by Yuki Tasaka and Van Paugam focused on the revival of City Pop in the West. Discussion is based on the artists, style, and significance behind the music and it's origins.

Yuki Tasaka is a Grammy nominated Japanese producer who plays multiple instruments and teaches in addition to being a bartender and music promoter.

Van Paugam is an internationally credited DJ who specializes in Japanese vinyl records mainly within the City Pop. He is associated with the resurfacing of the genre in the West.

Together they present an hourly podcast aimed at uncovering the nuance, intrigue, and creative force behind the unique style of Japanese music that has been re-introduced to the world as City Pop.

The intro theme was produced by Yuki Tasaka.

The outro theme 'MIRAI' was produced by Mika Bridgebook & Philadelphia

]]>City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,Paugam真夜中アワー City Pop Podcast is created by Yuki Tasaka and Van Paugam focused on the revival of City Pop in the West. Discussion is based on the artists, style, and significance behind the music and it's originsMayonaka Hourvanpaugam@gmail.comPodcastSun, 21 Nov 2021 02:11:43 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/city-pop-podcast-hideki-saijo5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:6199a68f17727a22fe521ebcEpisode VII of Mayonaka Hour features the Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo. We explore his legacy, background, and history. We also review his first 6 studio albums.

]]>Episode VII of Mayonaka Hour features the Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo. We explore his legacy, background, and history. We also review his first 6 studio albums.

]]>Van Paugam & IdolcastEpisode VII of Mayonaka Hour features the Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo and review his first 6 studio albumsVan brings on special guest, Idolcast of The Idolcast Podcast, to discuss the Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo and also review his first six studio albums. false27The Spirit of City Pop: Hideki SaijofullThe Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijovanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastSun, 10 Oct 2021 20:36:37 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/city-pop-podcast-momoko-kikuchi5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:61633e18a02688618dbb24ceEpisode VI of Mayonaka Hour features the Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi. We explore her legacy, background, and history. We also review her first 6 studio albums Ocean Side, Tropic of Capricorn, Adventure, Escape from Dimension, Thanksgiving, and Miroir.

]]>Episode VI of Mayonaka Hour features the Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi. We explore her legacy, background, and history. We also review her first 6 studio albums Ocean Side, Tropic of Capricorn, Adventure, Escape from Dimension, Thanksgiving, and Miroir.

]]>Van Paugam & Greg HignightEpisode VI of Mayonaka Hour features the Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi and review her first 6 studio albums: Ocean Side, Tropic of Capricorn, Adventure, Escape from Dimension, Thanksgiving, and MiroirVan brings on special guest, Greg Hignight of Tune in Tokyo, to discuss the Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi and also review her first six studio albums. false23The Princess of City Pop: Momoko KikuchifullThe Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchivanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastTue, 14 Sep 2021 23:50:32 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/city-pop-podcast-toshiki-kadomatsu5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:614131b23794ee5c911c3111Episode V of Mayonaka Hour features the Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu. We explore his legacy, background, and history. We also review his first 6 studio albums Sea Breeze, Weekend Fly To The Sun, On The City Shore, After 5 Clash, Gold Digger, and Touch And Go.

]]>Episode V of Mayonaka Hour features the Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu. We explore his legacy, background, and history. We also review his first 6 studio albums Sea Breeze, Weekend Fly To The Sun, On The City Shore, After 5 Clash, Gold Digger, and Touch And Go.

]]>Van Paugam & Rocket BrownEpisode V of Mayonaka Hour features the Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu and review his first 6 studio albums: Sea Breeze, Weekend Fly To The Sun, On The City Shore, After 5 Clash, Gold Digger, and Touch and GoVan brings on special guest, Rocket brown of Come Along Radio, to discuss the Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu and also review his first six studio albums. false25The Soul of City Pop: Toshiki KadomatsufullThe Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsuvanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastSat, 14 Aug 2021 20:59:29 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/city-pop-podcast-miki-matsubara5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:6118240fdea0d922aa14dbedEpisode IV of Mayonaka Hour features the Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara. We explore her legacy, background, and history. We also review her first 6 studio albums Who Are You, Pocket Park, Cupid, Myself, Aya, and Revue.

]]>Episode IV of Mayonaka Hour features the Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara. We explore her legacy, background, and history. We also review her first 6 studio albums Who Are You, Pocket Park, Cupid, Myself, Aya, and Revue.

]]>Van Paugam & Allan IkesakaEpisode IV of Mayonaka Hour features the Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara and review her first 6 studio albums: Who Are You, Pocket Park, Cupid, Myself, Aya, and RevueVan brings on special guest, Allan Ikesaka of Kayokyokuplus, to discuss the Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara and also review her first six studio albums. false24The Heart of City Pop: Miki MatsubarafullThe Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubaravanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastTue, 27 Oct 2020 00:40:00 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/2020/10/26/-city-pop-podcast-mariya-takeuchi5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:5f97587d4de27c712ffb3c91Episode III of Mayonaka Hour discusses the queen of City Pop, Mariya Takeuchi. We explore her methods, influences, and inspirations. We also review her first 6 studio albums.

]]>Episode III of Mayonaka Hour discusses the queen of City Pop, Mariya Takeuchi. We explore her methods, influences, and inspirations. We also review her first 6 studio albums.

]]>Van Paugam & Yuki TasakaEpisode III of Mayonaka Hour discusses the queen of City Pop, Mariya Takeuchi. Episode III of Mayonaka Hour discusses the queen of City Pop, Mariya Takeuchi. We explore her methods, influences, and inspirations.falseThe Queen of City Pop: Mariya TakeuchiThe Queen of City Pop: Mariya Takeuchivanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastSun, 27 Sep 2020 22:38:40 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/2020/9/27/-city-pop-podcast-the-king-of-city-pop5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:5f7108c62b388d20dacf8222Episode II of Mayonaka Hour features the king of City Pop; Tatsuro Yamashita. We explore his methods, influences, and inspirations. We also review his first 6 studio albums Circus Town, Spacy, Come Along, Moonglow, Ride On Time, and For You.

]]>Episode II of Mayonaka Hour features the king of City Pop; Tatsuro Yamashita. We explore his methods, influences, and inspirations. We also review his first 6 studio albums Circus Town, Spacy, Come Along, Moonglow, Ride On Time, and For You.

]]>Van Paugam & Yuki TasakaEpisode II of Mayonaka Hour discusses the king of City Pop, Tatsuro Yamashita. We explore his methods, influences, and inspirations. We also review his first 6 studio albums Circus Town, Spacy, Come Along, Moonglow, Ride On Time, and For You.Yuki and Van discuss the king of City Pop: Tatsuro Yamashita and review his first 6 studio albums.false12The King of City Pop: Tatsuro YamashitafullThe King of City Pop: Tatsuro Yamashitavanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,PaugamPodcastWed, 23 Sep 2020 22:34:59 +0000https://vanpaugam.com/podcast/2020/9/22/episode-1-city-pop-genre-overview5bd7707c11f7847c45b4b9dd:5f6a7c0d683a8717217a1fa1:5f6a856c45b7373ce5f32c86Episode I focuses on the overview of the City Pop genre, how it came to be, and who pioneered the sound. We discuss City Pop aesthetics, artists, and talk about what the style means today specifically regarding it’s revival in the West.

]]>Episode I focuses on the overview of the City Pop genre, how it came to be, and who pioneered the sound. We discuss City Pop aesthetics, artists, and talk about what the style means today specifically regarding it’s revival in the West.

]]>Van Paugam & Yuki TasakaEpisode I focuses on the overview of the City Pop genre, it's roots, and how it came to be. We discuss what City Pop is, who are the artists who made music in the style. We talk about what the style means today and it’s revival in the West.An in-depth discussion about what City Pop is and it's origins. We ask the tough questions like 'What is City Pop?"false11What is City Pop?fullWhat is City Pop?vanpaugam@gmail.com (Van Paugam)City,Pop,Tatsuro,Yamashita,Mariya,Takeuchi,J,Pop,Retro,Japanese,Toshiki,Kadomatsu,Van,Paugam