SUPER EIGHT's Shohata Yasuda Navigates J-WAVE's 'KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES' - Kyoto University of the Arts Sponsors Program

Kyoto University of the Arts (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto / President: Taku Sato) is one of Japan's largest comprehensive art universities, with approximately 23,000 students enrolled in its full-time and correspondence courses. In particular, its correspondence education division has approximately 18,000 students, supporting the creative activities of a diverse student body.

In April 2026, a new Bachelor of Arts program, the 'Music Course,' will be established for learning music production entirely online. The curriculum is designed for complete beginners, focusing on DTM (Desktop Music) without requiring prior knowledge of instrument performance or music theory. It aims to become a new learning space to unlock the richness and joy of creating music, not just listening to it, for as many people as possible.

To deliver this message to a wider audience, our university will begin sponsoring the music program 'KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES,' currently airing on J-WAVE, starting with the broadcast on Friday, April 3, 2026. This program, where Shohata Yasuda of SUPER EIGHT delves into the creation process inspired by the era, social conditions, and cultural context of songs, will also feature faculty members from the Music Course as guests. Please look forward to it.

Program Outline

Program Name: KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES

Broadcast Time: Every Friday 25:30-26:00

Navigator: Shohata Yasuda (SUPER EIGHT)

A music talk program that shares the hidden stories behind famous songs. Navigator Shohata Yasuda meticulously unravels the creative process and historical background, offering listeners a new musical experience.

Shohata Yasuda (やすだ しょうた) Profile

Born September 11, 1984. From Hyogo Prefecture. Blood type A. Affiliated with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. A member of the idol group SUPER EIGHT. As an actor, he has appeared in dramas such as MBS/TBS 'Dragon Seidanshi' (2012), the movie 'Uso Happo: Naniwa Yume no Jin' (2023), and stage plays 'Alibaba' and 'Ai no Ko Jiki' (2025). In 2020, he released his first solo photobook, 'LIFE IS'.

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