Shibuya Airwaves, an hour-long show featuring Japanese pop and rock music leading the Oricon music charts, is coming to WorldSpace and XM satellite radio on UPop (ch 29).

Shibuya Airwaves will also include regular commentary on the latest trends in Japanese pop culture and other topics. The show will highlight bands touring the U.S., interview special guests, as well as interact with listeners on-line and over the phone.

The weekly music show created by eigoMANGA "Shibuya Airwaves" has already grown in popularity for terrestrial radio listeners in San Francisco. Currently airing on KYCY in San Francisco as part of KYOU Radio (podcasts on terrestrial), Shibuya Airwaves has become one of KYOU Radio's top programs. Shibuya Airways has extended it brand into producing live concert events and television programming aimed at promoting Japanese music. These events and programs will now promote Shibuya Airwaves program and WorldSpace/XM's UPop channel.

The show will debut mid-August, and will broadcast live on Saturday nights beginning at 12am ET (9pm PT).

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