1981- Oyome Samba (Showa 100 ep9)

If the Showa era in Japan continues, this year marks the centenary of the Showa period. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month.

Music segment 'Showa 100' hosted by JJ (centre) Credit: Jason Jones/photo AC

Showa 100 is a music segment hosted by Jason Jones, aka JJ, who is a lecturer at Monash University during the day and turns into a radio host in the night.

For his 9th episode, JJ picked the year 1981 and chose ‘Oyome Samba' by Hiromi Go.

You can listen to both the segment and the song, broadcast on January 1, through our online catch-up service. Valid for one week after broadcast.↓

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/japanese/ja/radio-program/japanese/jo9zl1us4

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