The Kimi Kato Show

The Kimi Kato Show

The Kimi Kato Show is your gateway to Japanese culture. We invite you to join us each week as we explore the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture and dive into the colorful world of Japan's music, anime, fashion, film, and cuisine. As the Founder of Project Asteri, a boutique music label, Kimi connects artists with global audiences, effortlessly transcending borders and connecting East and West. Having previously worked at Universal Music Japan, Kimi has introduced international sensations such as Ariana Grande, Black Eyed Peas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hoobastank, Jack Johnson, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Sum 41, and Taylor Swift. He has worked with renowned artists like Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, and U2. Don't miss an exciting episode of The Kimi Kato Show - Your invitation to the dynamic world of Japan! https://projectasteri.com/ evolve entertainment network | Pantheon Podcasts | Radio Candy Media

Episodes

Summer Salt

August 1, 2025 • 60 mins
SE3|EP16 - Summer Salt THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring Summer Salt This week on The Kimi Kato Show, we’re diving into the sunny, nostalgic world of Summer Salt—the trop-pop duo known for their laid-back melodies and timeless charm. We’ll be catching up with the band to talk about their roots, their evolving sound, and what lies ahead—don’t miss this intimate conversation! Trop-pop duo Summer Salt—singer/guitarist Ma...
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UPIKO

July 26, 2025 • 57 mins
SE3|EP15 -UPIKO This week on The Kimi Kato Show, meet UPIKO — a rising Japanese singer-songwriter turning viral buzz into international acclaim with her raw acoustic style and powerful, socially conscious lyrics! UPIKO - Originally from Yamaguchi, Japan, UPIKO moved to Tokyo in November 2020 to pursue her music career.She began posting original songs and covers on TikTok and YouTube, using only her voice and acoustic guitar. He...
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BEK & Moberg

July 14, 2025 • 56 mins
SE3|EP14 - BEK & Moberg This week on The Kimi Kato Show, we’re crossing continents—from Japan to Norway—with special guests BEK & Moberg, the Scandinavian pop duo making waves across the globe. From viral hits in Japan to festival anthems in Sweden. How “Storeulv” blew up in Japan... Behind-the-scenes stories, music talk, and their brand-new Japanese track “Luna Dansu” out now! Tune in for an episode packed with beats, global vi...
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Hanabi Taikai

July 14, 2025 • 52 mins
The Kimi Kato Show - SE3|EP13 Hanabi Taikai 
 This week on The Kimi Kato Show, we dive into the heart of Japanese summer with HANABI TAIKAI – Fireworks Festivals! 
From ancient alchemy in China to dazzling riverside displays in Tokyo, discover the colorful history, culture, and artistry behind Japan’s beloved fireworks season. We’ll take you from Osaka to Akita, sharing the top 5 must-see fireworks events, how they’re made, and ...
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THE ALFEE

June 27, 2025 • 51 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring THE KIMI KATO SHOW with one of Japan’s most iconic and beloved bands, THE ALFEE! From their explosive debut to their record-breaking achievements, THE ALFEE has captivated hearts and rocked the Japanese music scene for over half a century. Formed in college in 1973 by MASARU SAKURAI (vocals and bass), KOHNOSUKE SAKAZAKI (vocals, acoustic guitar, and percussion), and TOSHIHIKO TAKAMIZ...
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July In Japan - Festivals, Fire, and the Sea

June 20, 2025 • 61 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW With JEREMIAH - Featuring July In Japan From dazzling fireworks lighting up the night skies to energetic matsuri dances echoing through the streets, July is when Japan truly comes alive. Let’s explore together what makes this month so uniquely unforgettable. July in Japan is hot – and not just a little. We’re talking full-on humid, sweat-through-your-shirt heat. But what makes it bearable are the little com...
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MACO - Japanese Pop Star

June 13, 2025 • 63 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring MACO, Japanese Singer-Songwriter MACO began writing songs at the age of 17. She started out writing original Japanese lyrics to Mariah Carey's songs. Her singing and songwriting skills were recognized by the agency ONEPEACE, which also manages Matt Cab and tofubeats. To promote her talent, MACO began publishing Japanese covers of songs by Western artists such as Taylor Swift, Katy ...
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June: The Rainy Season In Japan

June 6, 2025 • 59 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring June: The Rainy Season in Japan Today, we’re wading into the wet and wonderful world of June in Japan—a month known for rain, romance, reflection, and rhythm. Pull out your umbrellas, put on your headphones, and take a walk in the June rain in Japan with us! - - - - - - - - - - THE KIMI KATO SHOW Host - Kimi Kato Co-Host - Jeremiah D. Higgins Executive Producers - Kimi Kato...
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Kimi's Trip To Japan For Music Awards Japan 2025

May 31, 2025 • 66 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Kimi visited four major cities on his trip back to Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Kyoto. He visited three shrines, attended the Music Awards Japan 2025, bought new fashion from his friend, attended three concerts, and also visited his parents in Nagano. How's that for a two-week trip? Kimi's primary reason for traveling to Japan was to attend Music Awards Japan 2025. Think of it as Japan'...
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Music Awards Japan 2025 & Our Childhood Idols

May 8, 2025 • 72 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Music Awards Japan 2025 The Music Awards Japan is a brand-new international music award designed to celebrate and elevate Japanese and Asian music on the global stage.  Organized by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association also known as CEIPA, a coalition of five major Japanese music organizations, Music Awards Japan aims to promote Japanese and Asian musi...
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Golden Week - Japan's Springtime Spectacle

May 3, 2025 • 57 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Golden Week - Japan's Springtime Spectacle Golden Week, or "Gōruden Wīku" (ゴールデンウィーク) in Japanese, is a collection of four national holidays, that occur within seven days, typically from April 29th to May 5th. It's one of Japan's busiest holiday seasons, alongside New Year and Obon. During this time, many Japanese people look forward to this week, plan vacations, travel domestically ...
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CHI - CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE

April 25, 2025 • 66 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW Featuring CHI - from CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE CLWP is a solo unit founded by CHI -, known for her bright orange hair. The band also includes two other members, Whoopies No.1 and Whoopies No.2. Their first single, “Dear Idiot,” was released in December 2019. In 2021, they were selected as one of the artists for Spotifyʼs RADAR: Early Noise 2021. They have performed at one of the biggest festivals in Japan,...
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EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan

April 18, 2025 • 66 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW Featuring EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan Welcome to one of the most anticipated global events of the decade—EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan! From April 13 to October 13, 2025, this six-month celebration will unite over 150 countries and regions to showcase the theme: "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." What is the concept of this Expo? They say it’s A Living Laboratory of the Future.  So let’s explore the heart...
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Japanese Tea

April 10, 2025 • 62 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Japanese Tea From ancient tea temples to trendy matcha cafés, we are taking you through the journey of Japanese tea. So the next time you sip that green goodness, remember—you’re tasting history, health, and harmony. THE KIMI KATO SHOW Host - Kimi Kato Co-Host - Jeremiah D. Higgins Executive Producers - Kimi Kato & Jeremiah D. Higgins Sound Engineer - Graham Parker | Surprise Studio The...
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matsuri '25 in Los Angeles

March 21, 2025 • 70 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Matsuri '25 The 2025 MLB season is officially underway, and what better way to kick things off than in Tokyo? In front of a packed Tokyo Dome, the Dodgers took down the Cubs 4-1 in Game 1 of the Tokyo Series—　Seiya Suzuki from the Cubs and Shohei Ohtani played, and yep, Shohei Ohtani was at the center of the action (because of course he was). Kimi recaps the historic game. J-pop fans in...
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Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune

March 19, 2025 • 67 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune Today, we’re diving into one of Japan’s most cherished traditional festivals—Momo no Sekku, known as Girls’ Day or Hinamatsuri, which is on March 3rd, and as we cover Girl’s Day, "When we think of Japan’s seasonal festivals, most people know about Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) and Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku). But did you know t...
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Japanese Urban Legends

March 7, 2025 • 66 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Japanese Urban Legends The term “urban legend” was first popularized by an American folklorist named Jan Harold Brunvand in the 1970s. He used it to describe modern folklore—stories that weren’t ancient myths or fairy tales but circulated in everyday life. Today, we talk about Urban Legends: Japan vs. The U.S.A. We’ll cover: What makes urban legends different between Japan and America? So...
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Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune

March 7, 2025 • 67 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Koinobori & Hina Dolls: Japan’s Festivals of Growth & Fortune Today, we’re diving into one of Japan’s most cherished traditional festivals—Momo no Sekku, "Girls’ Day" or Hinamatsuri. (March 3rd) When we think of Japan’s seasonal festivals, most people know about Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) and Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku). But did you know these are part of an ancient set of five seasonal ...
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The Rise of Japanese Street Fashion – Beyond Harajuku

February 20, 2025 • 61 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah - Featuring The Rise of Japanese Street Fashion – Beyond Harajuku Today's episode is about Japanese street fashion—and no, we’re not just talking about Harajuku’s kawaii styles. There’s so much more to Japan’s fashion culture! Japan has influenced global fashion for decades, but it’s not just about big brands like Comme des Garçons (Rei Kawakubo) or Yohji Yamamoto. It’s also about the subcultures, t...
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Graduation Day in Japan

February 17, 2025 • 60 mins
THE KIMI KATO SHOW With Jeremiah - Featuring Graduation in Japan In this episode we’re diving into a big part of Japanese culture that’s coming up soon—graduation!  Graduation in Japan is a pretty major event, and it’s so different from what we might be used to in the U.S. Today. We’re going to explore all the details—how it’s celebrated, why it’s so special, and even why graduation happens in March instead of June! Japan has som...
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