tiny desk concerts JAPAN

Season 2 Episode 1: ASKA

ASKA, a legendary figure in Japanese music with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unmistakable voice and a powerhouse nine-piece band to deliver an unforgettable live performance—intimate, raw, and deeply moving. He's not just a Japanese icon—ASKA has been winning hearts across Asia with recent concerts in Malaysia, Taiwan, and beyond. Now, he's ready to reach the world. ASKA's setlist? Pure fire. Every song is a fan favorite, including massive CHAGE & ASKA hits like SAY YES—a cultural anthem—and solo classics like HAJIMARIWA ITSUMO AME (It Always Starts With Rain). These songs shaped the soundtrack of the '90s in Japan and across Asia, and now they're getting a fresh, deeply personal arrangement just for tiny desk concerts JAPAN. Filmed in the heart of Tokyo at NHK's Shibuya office, this is more than a concert—it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Don't miss this intimate, soulful journey through the golden era of J-pop—reimagined for the world stage.

Genre:

Talk

Seasons:

2

Episodes:

23

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2024

IMDb:

9.5