Category: Radio

TMNETWORK weekly radio program

#10, 6.3.2026 Hosted by Takashi Utsunomiya
For this episode, Utsu-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

Featured Tracks:

M1:

• Artist: Spandau Ballet
• Title: Gold
• Released: 1984

M2:

• Artist: Spandau Ballet
• Title: True
• Released: 1983

On this episode, Utsu-san mentioned that he is a big fan of Tony Hadley’s voice, the lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet. Tony once mentioned that it always makes him happy to see young people still singing their hit song “Gold” at bars, which has also kept him busy with numerous show invitations. While Spandau Ballet reunited with their original members back in 2009, they are currently considering another reunion.

Listening to their tracks brought back memories for TMNETWORK, who then shared some nostalgic stories about their own recording sessions in 1983, right before their major debut with Epic Sony Records.

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#09, 5.27.2026 Hosted by Naoto Kine
For this episode, Kine-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

Featured Tracks:

M1:

• Artist: Takuro Yoshida
• Title: Doushite Konnani Kanashiin Darou
• Released: 1970

Kine-san shared that he truly loves Takuro Yoshida. During the program, he introduced the song “Doshite Konnani Kanashiin Darou.” Kine-san admired Takuro-san’s non-vibrato vocals, and Komuro-san and Utsu-san agreed with him.

Kine-san also mentioned that May 27th marks the anniversary of the passing of Tekkan Fujii, who wrote articles on TM NeTWORK and numerous other musicians. The usual hosting rotation is Komuro-san, Kine-san, and then Utsu-san. However, the order changed recently, with Utsu-san hosting on May 20th and Kine-san taking over on May 27th. While there was no explanation, it is highly likely that they adjusted the schedule out of respect for Tekkan-san’s anniversary. If so, it truly shows the silent, thoughtful bond between TMNETWORK and Tekkan-san.

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#08, 5.20.2026 Hosted by Takashi Utsunomiya
For this episode, Utsu-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

Featured Tracks:

M1:

• Artist: Kenji Sawada
• Title: Toki no Sugiyuku Mamani
• Released: 1975

M2:

• Artist: Kenji Sawada
• Title: Katteni Shiyagare
• Released: 1977

The song is the theme for Kenji Sawada’s drama “Akuma no Youna Aitsu,” based on the “300 Million Yen Robbery.”

It turns out Utsu-san and Kine-san were elementary school classmates. It is a miracle that they have been able to work together with each other as elementary school classmates. 

Since Utsu-san is a fan of Kenji Sawada, he paid tribute to him at his 2025 solo live “UTSU BAR Soreyuke Kayou Kyoku” by appearing in the same style as Sawada-san’s song cover photo: a white shirt, jeans, and suspenders.

Listen to “Toki no Sugiyuku Mamani”:

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#07, 5.13.2026 Hosted by Tetsuya Komuro
For this episode, Komuro-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

Featured Tracks:

M1:

• Artist: Genesis
• Title: Invisible Touch
• Released: 1986

M2:

• Artist: Genesis
• Title: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
• Album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
• Released: 1974

Komuro-san shared that he was inspired by the progressive rock band Genesis, specifically “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway“. He received huge inspiration from their music, as well as their lighting, theatrical album, and staging. Several years later, TM NETWORK released “CAROL“, which featured a narrative story. He also wrote TM NETWORK’s “We love the earth” after being inspired by “Invisible Touch.”

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