This week, Michael and I continue our conversation about Kumi Koda, an iconic pop star who pioneered ero-kakkoi with infectious bops and ballads. In this episode, we talk to Michael about his discovery of J-pop, general reflections about Kumi as an artist and what we like, and much more. The playlist for this episode can be found on Youtube Music.The Japanese Music Café, or The J-Café, is a weekly podcast hosted by JD. We interview guests on their experiences and likes around Japanese music - pop, rock, hip-hop, rap, city pop - and dive into an artist's discography together. You can follow the J-Café on TikTok, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube at @japanesemusiccafeIf you are interested in being a part of the series and wish to talk about your favorite Japanese artist with JD, reach out via socials or email [email protected]. Intro Song: "anime" by suportedsilvax2000 (Pixabay)

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