BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Watanabe) is pleased to announce the launch of a new radio program, "Masaru Hamaguchi's BUZZ STATION," on Shibuya Cross-FM (93.8MHz) starting Friday, April 3, 2026.

The program will feature Masaru Hamaguchi of the national comedy duo "Yoiko" as the personality, delivering a live broadcast every episode from the Shibuya Cross-FM public studio. It is an unprecedented experiential radio program where listeners who come to watch can meet Mr. Hamaguchi and guest artists in person.

✦ Three Highlights of the Program

[Highlight 1] Personality: Masaru Hamaguchi of "Yoiko"! Masaru Hamaguchi, who has been at the forefront of the industry for many years as part of "Yoiko" and is beloved across a wide range of fields including variety shows, gaming, and sports projects, is finally taking on the role of a radio personality. He will liven up Friday nights with exclusive talk and outstanding entertainment skills.

[Highlight 2] Live Broadcast from a Public Studio: Meet Mr. Hamaguchi and the Artists! The recording will take place at the Shibuya Cross-FM public studio. You can experience the realism of a live broadcast on the spot and enjoy the program in the same space as Mr. Hamaguchi and the guest artists. A new form of entertainment is born here, shifting from "listening to the radio" to "experiencing the radio."

[Highlight 3] Artists Wishing to Appear Are Very Welcome! BUZZ STATION is currently accepting applications from artists who wish to appear on the show. Collaborations with a diverse range of artists, regardless of genre, are one of the program's key attractions. If you are interested in appearing, please feel free to contact BUZZ Ticke.

[Link: Click here for appearance inquiries]

✦ Program Overview

Program Name: Masaru Hamaguchi's BUZZ STATION Broadcasting Station: Shibuya Cross-FM (93.8MHz) Broadcast Date and Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 18:00–18:50 Personality: Masaru Hamaguchi (Comedy duo "Yoiko") Broadcast Format: Live broadcast from a public studio Broadcast Start Date: April 3, 2026 (Friday) Broadcast Area: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and surrounding areas

[Link: To Shibuya Cross-FM Official Website]

✦ Passing the Baton from the Previous Program "BUZZ RADIO!" This program is the successor to "BUZZ RADIO!," which has been broadcast to great acclaim since January 2026, featuring the BUZZ Ticke mascot character, Ticket Ma-kun, as the personality. The show will continue to be provided by BUZZ GROUP and will be delivered with even more power-packed content. Past episodes of "BUZZ RADIO!" can be viewed in the YouTube archive.

[Link: Watch past episodes of BUZZ RADIO!]

✦ About Shibuya Cross-FM Shibuya Cross-FM is a community FM station that continues to broadcast new culture from Shibuya. It broadcasts on 93.8MHz to the area around Shibuya. It delivers the "hottest information" from the ever-changing Shibuya and continues to cultivate Shibuya culture.

✦ BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. Company Overview Company Name: BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. Representative: Ken Watanabe Headquarters Address: BUZZ Bldg, 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Business Description: Rental studio operation, talent agency operation, media operation, website/service production, music production Website: https://group-buzz.com/

[Appearance Inquiries] Artists are very welcome! For appearance requests, please contact BUZZ Ticke: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@459aogoj

[Inquiries Regarding This Matter] BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department Inquiries: https://group-buzz.com/contact/

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