Mona Gonzales, with over 23 million total SNS followers, joins Radio Shonan's long-running music program as it celebrates its 30th anniversary!

A groundbreaking new segment will be launched on "Shonan MUSIC TOWN Z," a long-running music program on FM Radio Shonan (FM83.1MHz) in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This listener-participation segment will publicly solicit vocal recordings from listeners nationwide via SNS, and professional vocal trainers, also recruited nationwide through public calls, will score and provide advice. The scoring will not only include professional vocal trainers' specialized evaluations of vocalization but will also incorporate a unique perspective on Japanese pronunciation and expressiveness, making it a new endeavor to convey the richness of Japanese song and language both domestically and internationally. At the end of the segment, Mona Gonzales (Mona Gonzales / over 23 million total SNS followers), known as the world's biggest J-POP TikTok star, will make a guest appearance and share tips for increasing SNS followers.

This segment represents a new chemical reaction of "Radio x SNS x Japanese Culture Dissemination" in an era where all 100 million Japanese people are active on SNS. It aims to deliver a new music experience from Shonan to both domestic and international audiences, serving as a hub for boosting Japanese music content and exporting it globally.

■ Program Overview: Shonan MUSIC TOWN Z (Radio Shonan FM83.1MHz)

This is a long-running music program that Radio Shonan has proudly broadcast for 20 years since 2006. Starting with the first main personality, "Hatto," the "Shonan Musician," as a hub for the Shonan core music scene, the program has been led by its second main personality, Mr. Voice (Yuichi Furukawa). Honoka Shinsaka has taken over as the third personality, and the program has widely introduced artists associated with Shonan and next-generation musicians.

This year, marking the 30th anniversary of the station's opening and the 20th anniversary of the program's start, a new chapter will be carved!

■ New Segment Overview: "Professionals Score Nationwide Submissions! Excuse Me, I Tried Singing"

【Segment Mechanism】

● Public solicitation of vocal recordings nationwide via SNS (TikTok / Instagram / X, etc.)

● Instructors for scoring are also publicly recruited via SNS. Vocalization professionals conduct evaluations and provide advice.

● Scoring results and vocal advice are broadcast on the radio and simultaneously archived on the program's website as a "Knowledge Library of Song and Voice," becoming an educational asset accessible to everyone.

● At the end of the segment, mega-influencer Mona Gonzales makes a guest appearance, sharing tips for global dissemination.

■ New Scoring Perspective: Vocal Training x Japanese Expression x Global Dissemination

The biggest feature of this segment is the introduction of scoring from the perspective of "Japanese pronunciation and expressiveness," in addition to specialized vocalization evaluations. It goes beyond general singing evaluations like pitch, rhythm, and voice quality to carefully assess the unique resonance of Japanese vowels, intonation, word placement, and emotional expression.

This initiative has two significant meanings. One is to provide an opportunity for Japanese native-speaking singers to rediscover the beauty of their own language and enhance their expressive precision. The other is to create a fun learning environment for overseas Japanese learners and Japanese culture fans to learn Japanese pronunciation and expression through music.

Recently, against the backdrop of a global J-POP, anime song, and city pop boom, the demand for singing in Japanese has rapidly increased both domestically and internationally. This segment positions scoring as a bridge between "entertainment," "Japanese language education," and "global dissemination," aiming to become a new platform that maximizes the soft power of Japanese music content.

■ Who is Mona Gonzales, the Guest Star?

Hearing tips for SNS virality directly from an influencer with 23 million followers worldwide is, in itself, immensely valuable. Her presence is living proof that Japanese music can move the hearts of people across languages and borders, and she will be the biggest catalyst supporting the international reach of this segment.

■ A New Form of Radio: The Trinity of Radio x SNS x Archive

This segment is not merely a "segment within a radio program." It adopts a "trinity model" of public solicitation, collection, and dissemination via SNS, broadcasting on radio, and archiving on the website.

● SNS Public Solicitation and Dissemination: Attracts younger generations, SNS users, and overseas Japanese culture fans who are not traditional radio listeners.

● Radio Broadcast: Adds depth to the content with the warmth and expertise unique to FM radio.

● Website Archive: Permanently utilized as a knowledge library for song, voice, and Japanese language. Supports international access, becoming a globally open asset for learning Japanese and Japanese music.

■ Stakeholder Comments

●Honoka Shinsaka (Program Main Personality):
"As Radio Shonan celebrates its 30th anniversary and our program its 20th, this segment is a project that all involved parties are deeply committed to. Everyone! Let's meet on FM83.1MHz!"

●Yuichi Furukawa 'Mr.Voice' (New Segment Navigator):
"Towards 'responsible positive judging' by talented professional vocal trainers from Japan, we ask all karaoke fans to sing, sing, sing, sing, and sing!"

●Mona Gonzales (New Segment Guest Star):
"I’m really happy and honored to be part of Shonan Music Town Z, especially with Radio Shonan celebrating its 30th anniversary. The concept for the corner sounds very fun and interesting."

■ Related Press Releases

Mona Gonzales's appearance was realized through a Culture Bridge Partnership project with three Japanese companies supporting her Japan debut. Details are as per the press releases below:
● March 18, 2025 Announcement: "[Utilizing 19 Million Dissemination Power] FurukawaMeta Production, ShowBT Philippines Sign MOU for Comprehensive Business Alliance to Bring Japanese Tourism Resources and J-POP to the World"
 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000159105.html

● February 17, 2026 Announcement: "[Three Japanese Companies Support the Dream of a Filipino Artist with 23 Million Total SNS Followers] 'Culture Bridge Partnership Project' Begins, Where Mona Gonzales's Growth Solves Japan's Social Issues"
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000159105.html

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