interfm (Tokyo: 89.7MHz, Yokohama: 76.5MHz) will begin broadcasting a new program, 'MEDIAMIXI with interfm,' starting Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The show is linked to 'MEDIAMIXI,' a comprehensive media project launched by MIXI, Inc. under the purpose of 'expanding rich communication and enveloping the world in happy surprises.'

'MEDIAMIXI,' which this program is tied to, is a special project that delivers information in a new format by integrating web news media, a YouTube channel, and radio broadcasting through a media-mix approach.

The program will welcome key figures from various fields, including business, entertainment, and politics, to analyze and interpret 'what is happening now' and 'the society of the future' from multiple perspectives.

Furthermore, the show will introduce the latest trends in music and publishing based on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and Japan's first comprehensive book chart, the 'JAPAN Book Hot 100,' allowing listeners to quickly catch up on entertainment trends.

Following the broadcast, archive episodes will be available on major platforms including 'JFN Pods,' Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

For the inaugural broadcast on April 7, we will welcome Kentaro Fujii, the director behind numerous popular programs at TBS, including 'Wednesday's Downtown,' as our guest. We look forward to your listening.

[Program Overview] ◆ Station: interfm (Tokyo: 89.7MHz, Yokohama: 76.5MHz) http://www.interfm.co.jp/ ◆ Title: 'MEDIAMIXI with interfm' ◆ Broadcast Schedule: Every Tuesday, 22:00-23:00 (Starts April 7, 2026) ◆ Navigator: Kenji Masui (MIXI Fellow) ◆ First Guest: Kentaro Fujii (TBS Director) ◆ Program Website: https://www.interfm.co.jp/mediamixi * After the broadcast, archives will be available on major platforms including 'JFN Pods,' Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

[Profile] Kenji Masui (MIXI, Inc. Fellow) After joining Warner Music Japan in 2010, he served as a director for artists such as Tomohisa Yamashita, contributing to numerous #1 hits on major music charts. Later, as a producer, he helped launch the 'Atarashii Chizu' project and produced 'BAD HOP THE FINAL at TOKYO DOME,' the first-ever hip-hop performance at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, creating a new era in the Japanese entertainment industry.

He served as Head of Warner Music Entertainment starting in 2021 and became an Executive Officer in 2023, playing a vital role in the company's branding as the Head of the Strategic Planning Office.

In April 2025, he was appointed Executive Producer and Special Assignment Officer to the President's Office at MIXI, Inc., and has held his current position since April 2026.

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On September 1, 2020, interfm became a special member of the Japan FM Network (JFN).

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