[interfm 30th Anniversary] interfm Announces New Logo and New Philosophy "Defiant, with the Finest." to Mark its 30th Anniversary

interfm (89.7MHz) will celebrate its 30th anniversary in April 2026.

To mark this occasion, we are announcing a 30th-anniversary logo and unveiling a new philosophy: "Defiant, with the Finest."

【30th Anniversary and Brand Evolution】

Since its inception, interfm has championed slogans that redefined the value of radio for each era:

・Tokyo's No.1 Music Station

・The Real Music Station

・Find Your Colors

The current slogan, "Find Your Colors," will continue to affirm diverse sensibilities and choices.

Meanwhile, the newly introduced "Defiant, with the Finest." is not merely a slogan; it is a new philosophy (corporate philosophy) that defines interfm's very existence.

It clearly articulates our commitment to both an unconventional stance and high quality, inheriting the values accumulated through previous slogans while elevating the brand to the next stage.

【Meaning of the New Philosophy】

・Defiant: An attitude or person who upholds their beliefs, unconstrained by authority or common sense.

・Finest: Highest quality, sophistication.

"Defiant, with the Finest.", composed of these two words, signifies deliberately deviating from common sense, and simultaneously achieving everything with the highest quality.

It is the will to accomplish both of these simultaneously.

This includes not only a strong commitment to music but also stimulating listeners' intellectual curiosity and leading them to new discoveries.

This philosophy is both an outward message and a standard that interfm itself will uphold, making "creative deviation" x "high quality" the premise for all future content.

【Meaning Behind the 30th Anniversary Logo】

The 30th-anniversary logo depicts the number "30" with intentionally open lines.

This shape embodies our desire for radio to always remain open to listeners.

The waveform overlaid on the logo represents audio and the live feel of a broadcast.

It visually expresses the unique radio experience of "connecting through voice."

We view 30 years not as a milestone but merely a passing point, and this logo embodies our commitment to continue broadcasting without interruption.

【Future Business Policy (Post-30th Anniversary)】

interfm will evolve beyond the traditional framework of a radio station into an "integrated global media centered on audio."

Starting from broadcasting, we will combine Podcasts, streaming, video, and events to provide an experience where "broadcast + digital + real" connect.

Leveraging the diversity of Tokyo, an international city, we will strengthen our outreach to domestic and international, multilingual listeners, aiming to become a "hub" where people and culture intersect through audio.

【Comment from President Hideyuki Oki】

For the past 30 years, interfm has consistently been "different from others."

And from now on, we will deliver that "difference" with even greater strength and higher quality.

The phrase "Defiant, with the Finest." encapsulates our unwavering commitment to both challenge and quality.

With Tokyo, a truly unique global city, as our stage, we will continue to create new audio-centric media experiences for the next decade.

■New Programs Launching Successively with the 30th Anniversary in April 2026

Starting this spring, new content, including broadcasts and events, featuring diverse talents will commence. The program lineup is rich in diversity, spanning genres such as music, culture, and business. From information programs delivering the latest entertainment to music programs exploring artists' roots, shows incorporating the sensibilities of Generation Z, late-night DJ mixes, and talk shows deciphering society and business – we will transmit the "now" of each field.

For more details on new programs: https://www.interfm.co.jp/news/single/programming_spring2026

■InterFM897 Co., Ltd.

Company Name: InterFM897 Co., Ltd. (Tokyo 89.7 MHz Yokohama 76.5 MHz)

Station Name: interfm

Representative: Hideyuki Oki, Representative Director and President

Location: FM Center Building 9F, 1-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083

Capital: 100 million JPY

Main Business Activities: Foreign language VHF broadcasting business and production of broadcast programs, etc.

Date of Establishment: September 14, 1995

Date of Opening: April 1, 1996

Broadcast Area: Tokyo's 23 wards and the greater Tokyo metropolitan area including Yokohama City, Kawasaki City, Chiba City, Saitama City, and Narita International Airport.

■Related Links

・HP: https://www.interfm.co.jp/

・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InterFM897

・X, Instagram, Facebook: @InterFM897

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【 interfm became a special member of the National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan (JFN = Japan FM Network) on September 1, 2020 】