Yumi Matsutoya × Yasushi Akimoto: 'I Create to Stay Interested Myself' – Don’t Miss Akimoto’s Curated Yuming Playlist on Late-Night Script-Free Talk Show 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'
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- Yumi Matsutoya × Yasushi Akimoto: 'I Create to Stay Interested Myself' – Don’t Miss Akimoto’s Curated Yuming Playlist on Late-Night Script-Free Talk Show 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'
- On June 18, Yumi Matsutoya and lyricist Yasushi Akimoto will appear on 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY,' sharing Akimoto’s personal Yuming playlist and heartfelt reflections on her lyrics. Experience this rare, unscripted late-night conversation.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 15, 2026
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On June 18, Yumi Matsutoya and lyricist Yasushi Akimoto will appear on 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY,' sharing Akimoto’s personal Yuming playlist and heartfelt reflections on her lyrics. Experience this rare, unscripted late-night conversation.
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- Yumi Matsutoya × Yasushi Akimoto: 'I Create to Stay Interested Myself' – Don’t Miss Akimoto’s Curated Yuming Playlist on Late-Night Script-Free Talk Show 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' (June 15, 2026), PR Times
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- June 15, 2026
On June 18, Yumi Matsutoya and lyricist Yasushi Akimoto will appear on 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY,' sharing Akimoto’s personal Yuming playlist and heartfelt reflections on her lyrics. Experience this rare, unscripted late-night conversation.
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On Thursday, June 18, the nationwide JFN network program 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' (broadcast Mon–Thu 25:00–26:00), produced by Japan FM Network Co., Ltd. (JFNC), will feature a special appearance by Yumi Matsutoya and Yasushi Akimoto.
■ 'No One Else Can Write Lyrics Like This!' – Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto’s Curated Gem of a 'Yuming Playlist'
Akimoto, the legendary lyricist, will passionately discuss the lyrical brilliance of Yumi Matsutoya’s songs that have deeply moved him—such as 'The racetrack to the right, the beer factory to the left' and 'To meet that person’s mother.' He will also share rare anecdotes involving Matsutoya and her husband, Masatoshi Matsutoya. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation, available nowhere else.
The playlist of Yumi Matsutoya songs selected by Akimoto will be released on Apple Music and Spotify after the broadcast. For details, please visit the program’s official social media (https://x.com/TokyoSpeakeasy?lang=ja).
'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' is a late-night talk show with no script—guests freely discuss whatever topics they wish. Known for its unexpected turns and spontaneous revelations, this buzzworthy program allows listeners to tune in via radiko’s time-free service for one week after broadcast. The talk segments are also archived for later listening.
(https://jfn-pods.com/program/49902)
【Program Overview】
◇ Title: 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'
◇ Broadcast Network: JFN (34 stations nationwide)
◇ Broadcast Time: Every Monday to Thursday, 25:00–26:00
◇ Guests: Two pairs of guests each night for candid, in-depth dialogue
◇ Program Supervisor: Yasushi Akimoto
◇ Program Concept: Inspired by the 'speakeasy' culture of Prohibition-era America—clandestine bars operating in secret—'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' is set in a fictional hidden bar located in the back room of a small bookstore in Tokyo. Each night, two diverse guest pairs visit and share conversations that can only be had in this intimate space.
◇ Talk Archive Link: https://jfn-pods.com/program/49902
■ 'No One Else Can Write Lyrics Like This!' – Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto’s Curated Gem of a 'Yuming Playlist'
Akimoto, the legendary lyricist, will passionately discuss the lyrical brilliance of Yumi Matsutoya’s songs that have deeply moved him—such as 'The racetrack to the right, the beer factory to the left' and 'To meet that person’s mother.' He will also share rare anecdotes involving Matsutoya and her husband, Masatoshi Matsutoya. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation, available nowhere else.
The playlist of Yumi Matsutoya songs selected by Akimoto will be released on Apple Music and Spotify after the broadcast. For details, please visit the program’s official social media (https://x.com/TokyoSpeakeasy?lang=ja).
'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' is a late-night talk show with no script—guests freely discuss whatever topics they wish. Known for its unexpected turns and spontaneous revelations, this buzzworthy program allows listeners to tune in via radiko’s time-free service for one week after broadcast. The talk segments are also archived for later listening.
(https://jfn-pods.com/program/49902)
【Program Overview】
◇ Title: 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'
◇ Broadcast Network: JFN (34 stations nationwide)
◇ Broadcast Time: Every Monday to Thursday, 25:00–26:00
◇ Guests: Two pairs of guests each night for candid, in-depth dialogue
◇ Program Supervisor: Yasushi Akimoto
◇ Program Concept: Inspired by the 'speakeasy' culture of Prohibition-era America—clandestine bars operating in secret—'TOKYO SPEAKEASY' is set in a fictional hidden bar located in the back room of a small bookstore in Tokyo. Each night, two diverse guest pairs visit and share conversations that can only be had in this intimate space.
◇ Talk Archive Link: https://jfn-pods.com/program/49902
FAQ
What is 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'?
A late-night unscripted talk show supervised by Yasushi Akimoto, aired on 34 JFN stations, featuring candid artist conversations.
When is the Yumi Matsutoya and Yasushi Akimoto talk?
It airs on Thursday, June 18, from 25:00 to 26:00 JST.
Where can I listen to Akimoto's selected Yuming songs?
The playlist will be available on Apple Music and Spotify. Check the show's social media for details.
Where can I listen to this program?
On 34 JFN network stations nationwide and via radiko for one week after broadcast.
What is the theme of 'TOKYO SPEAKEASY'?
Inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies, it's set in a fictional hidden bar in Tokyo.