A conversation with Remo Anzovino – pianist and composer who has written music for an array of media projects, theatre and cinema including a vast number of silent films. Maestro Anzovino was in Japan in November 2025 for concerts in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto and joined me live on the air at the Hanzomon, Tokyo studio on my InterFM morning show broadcast across Japan.

A conversation with Dex Mitchell – morning radio DJ on Hot 104.5 in Florida who was broadcasting his show live from Tokyo in September 2025. I always love meeting fellow radio broadcasters from around the world and we shared experiences of our morning shows plus Dex’s journey to the mic, what he loves about radio and his audience.

A conversation with Shozo Ichiyama - Programming Director of the 38th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival sharing his highlights for 2025 and thoughts on why film is so important to bridge people and cultures.

A conversation with Liam Ramshaw - Executive Director of Tokyo Weekender magazine which has been part of the Tokyo international community for 55 years and in October 2025 is celebrating. Ramshaw shares his story of how he joined the Weekender, some stories from the vast archives, plus upcoming events for Tokyoites.

A conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini - South African jazz musician sharing his wisdom of not only the power of music, but the power of three, water, family, the Blue Note Records Africa jazz connection, and on visiting Japan for the first time in July 2025 noticing the water and energy of Tokyo.

A conversation with Lick-G - freestyle rapper in Japan who's first album Trainspotting released when he was 17 years old went to the top of the Japanese hip-hop charts, sharing stories about his music journey, what inspires his Japanese and English lyrics - which are memorised entirely with no notes and go a lot deeper than just partying, and celebrating the release of his second album Anything You Want.

A conversation with Zebulon Ellis – gospel singer based in Atlanta who performed live with Acid Jazz legends Incognito in Tokyo in December 2024 and sung on their music track Strangers Become Friends released in July 2025. Ellis shares his musical and spiritual journey, the joy of collaborating with Incognito's Bluey, his happiest place, enjoying all the cuisine in Japan, and more all with a hearty laugh.

A conversation with Bnnyhunna – musician from the Dutch R&B scene whose soulful music has West African influences and was in Japan for the first time for live shows in September 2025. Bnnyhunna shares stories about his musical journey including winning the 2025 Edison Pop Award (the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Awards) in the Soul/R&B/Funk category.

A conversation with Joya Mooi - singer/songwriter from the Dutch R&B scene with a soulful voice and songs who was in Japan for the first time for live shows in September 2025. Mooi shares stories of her musical journey including her writing being inspired by historical moments and people including a pioneering doctor in South Africa and a portrait in the Netherlands.

A conversation with Kayoko Jones – Public Relations Planner at APU – Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Kyushu sharing why the campus is a unique place in Japan bringing together students from around the world into a multi-cultural multi-lingual environment of learning, not to mention the wonderful onsen environment of the location! Jones was in Tokyo in August 2025 participating in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development and came to the InterFM studio to chat.

A conversation with Zero Fes team - a bunch of really inspiring teens from Japan and around the world who created and performed at the first Zero Fes, a club music event by teens for teens held in Tokyo in July 2025 - DJ's - Elfigo, Otek, Michelle; DJ drummer Cezary; music producer Riki; rapper MC Millaray; dancers - Mamadou & Papa; drone racer Yuki; and the teen entrepreneur who put it all together Gaito Amano. Listen to brief conversations and messages in various languages sharing...

A conversation with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – legendary production duo who have collaborated, and had massive chart hits with Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, The SOS Band, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams, Chaka Khan, The Human League, Sounds of Blackness and so many more... we only had ten minutes together backstage before their live show at Summer Sonic 2025 in Tokyo but it was an insightful and inspiring conversation with two all true gentlemen who also selected their own favourite music ...

A conversation with Stomp cast – from the West End and Broadway productions in Japan for shows in August 2025 talking about their journey with this spectacular explosion of a stage show, plus a spontaneous live performance with tiny drum sticks!!

A conversation with James Ross – British radio broadcaster and Lightning International media distribution company CEO based in Hong Kong chatting on my live morning radio show GPS in Tokyo in August 2025. James shares what he loves about radio, gives some tips on enjoying nature in Hong Kong, and we put his music skills to the test with Intro Quiz challenge on GPS!!

A conversation with Ziggy Alberts – surf rock singer/songwriter chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before his show on the Gypsy Avalon stage about the connection between mountains and sea, an Australian coast drive, discovery at music festivals and more.

A conversation with Femi from Ezra Collective - jazz soul superstars chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about giving young people access to music, the power of music to unite, dancing like no one's watching, and more.

A conversation with Parlor Greens - Hammond organ-based trio chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about having a blast at the Fuji Rock pre-open party, respect for each other by "staying out of the way" when playing together, how a musical instrument's personality changes depending on who has been playing it, and more.

A conversation with Maya Delilah – singer/songwriter chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before her show on the Field of Heaven stage about what she was loving at the festival, plus thoughts on other summer music festivals, her ongoing love story with guitars, how she felt when leaving Japan at the end of her last tour, and more.

A conversation with aron! – jazz singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was in Japan for the first time in July 2025 for a live showcase talking about capturing the rebellious spirit of jazz, where jazz fits in the 21st century, using technology as well as piano and guitar to make music, his favourite sound, Japanese food and more.

A conversation with Arnold Loh – radio DJ from Malaysia who joined me live on air on InterFM in Tokyo broadcast across Japan on Wednesday July 9th 2025 to share stories about his morning show on Hitz FM in Kuala Lumpur and becoming a house husband in Japan.