Kyoto University of the Arts Sponsors J-WAVE's 'KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES' Navigated by SUPER EIGHT's Shota Yasuda

Kyoto University of the Arts (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City / President: Taku Sato) is one of Japan's largest comprehensive art universities, with approximately 23,000 students studying in its on-campus and distance learning programs combined. Among them, about 18,000 people are enrolled in the distance learning department, supporting the creative activities of diverse students.

In April 2026, a new **"Music Course" Bachelor of Arts program for learning music production completely online** will be established. It offers a curriculum designed for absolute beginners, focusing on DTM (Desktop Music), without requiring instrumental performance skills or music theory knowledge. The aim is to create **a new learning environment to unleash the richness and joy of creating music, not just listening to it, to as many people as possible.**

To convey this message to more people, the university will begin sponsoring the music program **"KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES,"** currently airing on J-WAVE, starting from the broadcast on **Friday, April 3, 2026.** In this program, where **SUPER EIGHT's Shota Yasuda** unravels the stories behind song creation, drawing hints from the era, social conditions, and cultural connections surrounding their birth, **faculty members from the Music Course are also scheduled to appear as guests**, so please look forward to it.

Program Outline

Program Name: KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES

Broadcast Time: Every Friday 25:30-26:00 (Saturday 1:30 AM - 2:00 AM)

Navigator: Shota Yasuda (SUPER EIGHT)

A music talk program that tells the hidden stories behind famous songs. Navigator Shota Yasuda carefully uncovers the creative process and historical background, delivering a new musical experience to listeners.

Shota Yasuda Profile

Born September 11, 1984, from Hyogo Prefecture. Blood type A. Belongs to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. Member of the idol group SUPER EIGHT. As an actor, he has appeared in MBS/TBS drama "Dragon Seinen-dan" (2012), movie "Uso Happyaku Naniwa Yume no Jin" (2023), and stage plays "Alibaba" and "Ai no Kojiki" (2025). In 2020, he released his first solo photobook "LIFE IS."