J-WAVE Partners as Radio Partner for Global Citizen's First Event in Japan, Featuring Artist AI and Co-Founder Simon Moss on Chris Peppler's Show

Radio station J-WAVE (81.3FM) will participate as a radio partner in "Global Citizen Live: Tokyo" (held on June 18), the first event in Japan organized by Global Citizen, an international organization conducting the world's largest-scale activities to eradicate poverty.

Prior to the event, performing artist AI and Global Citizen co-founder Simon Moss will appear as guests on the program of Chris Peppler, who will serve as the main MC for the event, to discuss their thoughts on the event and the goals set by Global Citizen.

【Broadcast Programs】

■ 'SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100'
AI
June 7 (Sun) 13:00-16:54 (already aired)
Navigator: Chris Peppler
Guest: AI
Listen to the archive on radiko:
http://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260607140506

We welcome AI, a global standard artist born in Los Angeles and raised in Kagoshima, as a guest to hear about the background of her participation in the event and her thoughts on "Global Citizen Live: Tokyo."

■ 'MIDDAY LOUNGE'
Global Citizen Co-Founder Simon Moss
June 10 (Wed) 13:30-16:30
Navigator: Chris Peppler
Guest: Simon Moss
Listen on radiko:
https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260610133000

In the "TWO ROOMS MUSIC EXPLORER" corner, which examines movements in the global music scene, we welcome Global Citizen co-founder Simon Moss as a guest. We will hear about the background of the organization, which has been endorsed by world-class artists such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and BTS since its founding in 2008, and the story behind the first Tokyo event.

The power of music and the actions of each individual can change the world.
Please enjoy the talks related to "Global Citizen Live: Tokyo."

【About Global Citizen】
Global Citizen is an international social change platform founded in 2008. With the goal of ending extreme poverty, it works in collaboration with citizens, artists, governments, and corporations around the world. After events in New York, Paris, and other cities, this will be the first time an event is held in Tokyo.

【About "Global Citizen Live"】
"Global Citizen Live: Tokyo" is not just a concert; it is part of a global movement to end extreme poverty and improve the health and education of communities worldwide.

Headliners include YOSHIKI and &TEAM, with performances by AI and Yuki Chiba. The main MC will be J-WAVE navigator Chris Peppler.

A portion of the ticket sales will be used through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand access to quality education for children around the world.

【Event Overview】
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Venue: Tokyo International Forum Hall A (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Performers: YOSHIKI, &TEAM, AI, Yuki Chiba
Main MC: Chris Peppler
Official Website: https://www.globalcitizen.org/ja/events-broadcasts/tokyo/
Official SNS: https://x.com/glblctzn