The #IHEARTJROCK episode, recorded on March 14, 2026, celebrates Women's History Month with a playlist featuring female-fronted bands and artists. Additionally, DJ Sakura shares a script titled "Tadaima," focusing on a haunted home experience with a ghost child named Kaito guiding the protagonist, Masaki Suda, through eerie corridors.

The latest episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on February 21, 2026, features a playlist celebrating various artists, including a special birthday tribute to Masaki Suda. The show's diverse rock selections range from KMFDM to SixTONES, showcasing both classic and contemporary tracks. DJ Sakura and DJ Silent have switched their usual roles.

Welcome to #IHEARTJROCK, celebrating its 9th anniversary on Valentine's Day. The show has been broadcasting since 2017, and the team appreciates listener support. A playlist of featured songs and artists, including The Birthday Party and SixTONES, is shared for enjoyment. Thank you for the requests!

Welcome back to #SakuraUnderground. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on April 18th 2026. This week’s episode we had a request for some new music, a musician performing in Japan soon. Also new music block of some older tracks remixed recently. Then we finished the night with a block of one of […]

Welcome back to #SakuraUnderground. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Feb 28 2026. We started with a request for SixTONES and DJ Silent went completely different the rest of the show. Playlist is below. Please enjoy! SakuraUnderground is an independent, DJ‑led music radio show and podcast. It is hosted by DJ […]

Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK! New year! New music, old music, and a lot of requests! This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Jan 31st 2026. The Smiths – Paint a Vulgar PictureThe Smiths – The Queen Is DeadBoom Boom Satellites – 4 a Moment of SilenceKinKi Kids – SWANSONGBE:FIRST – I Want … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK – Jan 31st. 2026 →

Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Jan 24th 2026. We took a week off. We celebrated Sho Hirano from Number_i birthday and also Sota from BE:FIRST. Thanks for all the birthday wishes and requests! Playlist is below. Please enjoy! Megadeth – Puppet ParadeMAXIMUM THE HORMONE – Zetsubou … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK – Jan 24th 2026 →

Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK. This was recorded at Valley Free Radio. We celebrated DJ Silent’s birthday. Thanks for all the birthday wishes!! The Smiths – Unhappy BirthdayNow United – It’s Your BirthdayARASHI – Party StartersNiziU – Happy daySouthern All Stars – Happy Birthdaythe pillows – Happy BirthdayB’z – Happy BirthdayWest. – Make a Wish!! ～世界中が愛してる～ENDRECHERI … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK: Happy Birthday DJ Silent!! →

Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK. This is our special show where we played that most played songs on #IHEARTJROCK in 2025. We squeezed in 50! It’s awesome. Please enjoy. Playlist below! Macaroni Empitsu – NEVERMINDTESTSET – NeuromancerTENBLANK & OVER CHROME – Vibrato (Live Ver.)Koji Tamaki – FanfareMucc – Never EvergreenBABYMETAL – My QueenATARASHII GAKKO! – Suki … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK – the one time we played 50 songs! TOP 50 SPINS! →

Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Dec 27th 2025. It was the last show of 2025. This one, DJ Sakura selected some of her favorite tracks from the year. In no particular order. Playlist below, please enjoy Artist – Song Title LiSA – ReawakeR (feat. Felix of … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK last show of 2025 →