Living in a "too perfect" city: Tokyo
Audio 48:30
General view of Tokyo the capital of Japan (illustrative image).
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By: Emmanuelle Bastide
52 mins
This week, 7 Billion Neighbors takes you in their suitcases to explore cities around the world.
Town planning, society, transport, leisure: from Kigali to Tokyo via Medellin, RFI correspondents and our guests present the daily life of our neighbors.
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With :
Constantin Simon
, journalist, correspondent for France 24 in Tokyo, Japan.
Musical programming:
Ringo Sheena -
Kabuki-Cho no Joou
Ringo Sheena is a major figure in the Japanese music scene of the 2000s. Born in 1978, her piece
Kabuki-Cho no Joou was
released when she was only 19 years old.
The title means "The Queen of Kabuki-cho", Kabukicho being the district of Tokyo best known for its nightlife and adult entertainment ...
Teen -
Usseewa
Teen is the new Japanese phenomenon.
In October 2020, aged only 17, she released her first single
Usseewa
, which has reached over 166 million views on Youtube ... Ado sings, or rather shouts, the teenage rebellion, the anguish and the opposition of youth against the model proposed by society.
Usseewa
has become a phenomenon of Japanese pop culture that reaches far beyond fans of the young singer: parents and schools have reportedly expressed their concerns about the song which incites too violent a rebellion.
The track has inspired a social debate in Japan, between those who understand it and those who care.
YOASOBI -
Yoru ni Kakekru
YOASOBI is a Japanese pop duo composed of Ayase (composition) and Ikura (vocals and lyrics).
The group writes their songs inspired by new and small texts published by their fans on their label's website.
Yoru ni Kakeru is their first single, based on Mayo Hoshino's short story
Thanatos no Yūwaku
.
The success was immediate on social media, and the song landed at the top of the list of the 100 most listened to Japanese songs.
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