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J-WAVE "TOKYO MORNING RADIO" to Feature Star Guests Including Hiro Odagiri and Shota Yasuda in the Week of August 24

On the morning information program "J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO," broadcast on J-WAVE (81.3 FM) from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. every Monday through Thursday, navigator Tetsuya Bessho delivers the latest news and lifestyle information to people working in central Tokyo.

In the broadcast week of Monday, August 24 to Thursday, August 27, 2026, star guests will appear on different days as a special feature.

Well-Known Figures from Various Fields Appear on "RESONAC MORNING INSIGHT" in the Week of August 24

In the program's "RESONAC MORNING INSIGHT" segment (8:35–8:50 a.m.), a variety of guests appear on different days, exploring ways of spending morning time and seasonal topics.

Hiro Odagiri Talks About the Latest Beauty Topics

On Monday, August 24, hair and makeup artist Hiro Odagiri, who has more than 3.7 million followers in total across social media, will appear.

He is scheduled to talk about beauty topics and items that have caught his eye recently. He will also introduce in detail the event "Recommendations Come with Love Exhibition," currently being held at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.

Robert Campbell Reflects on Words and Expression in the Age of AI

On Tuesday, August 25, Robert Campbell, a Japanese literature scholar active in a wide range of fields including literature, art, media and thought, and a specially appointed professor at Waseda University, will appear.

Under the theme "Words and Expression in the Age of AI," Tetsuya Bessho will ask Robert Campbell about the age of AI as he sees it.

Shota Yasuda Shares His Passion for Stage and Film

On Wednesday, August 26, musician and actor Shota Yasuda will appear.

He will talk passionately about two works he is also involved in producing: the stage adaptation of "The Hairdresser's Husband," a film released in 1990 that became a worldwide hit, and the film "Parallel and Vertical," scheduled for release on August 28.

Director Ozawa Conveys the Appeal of Brass Band Music

On Thursday, August 27, Director Ozawa, Japan's only "brass band writer" and an essayist, will appear.

The talk will cover Koshien cheering and the All Japan Band Competition as seen from the viewpoint of a brass band club member. The youth of brass band club members who give their all to a "12-minute performance" is scheduled to be introduced along with performance recordings.

Listener Participation Project "ENDLESS SUMMER: Summer Festival, Wind Festival"

Under the title "ENDLESS SUMMER: Summer Festival, Wind Festival," the program is collecting information and messages from listeners on daily themes.

Listeners whose messages are read on air will receive a "special Bessho-style festival fan."

The daily themes are as follows.

  • (Mon) Nan-nan Festival: We welcome questions, doubts and your grumbles, such as "What is this? What is it? How did it end up like this?" We are also looking for good naan restaurants.

  • (Tue) Kirari Festival: "Tell us about people, things and happenings that sparkle around you"

  • (Wed) Travel Festival: Autumn festival "We welcome episodes and failure stories related to travel"

  • (Thu) Youth Festival: "What color is your youth? Tell us your sweet and bittersweet youth episodes"

Program Overview and How to Listen

"J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO," delivered as a special feature, can also be heard on the radiko app.

For one week after the broadcast begins, you can listen with radiko's time-free function.

Program details are as follows.

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