tiny desk concerts JAPAN

"Experience music at its best and most original"

All you need is a small desk and musical instruments. NHK is launching a Japanese version of the worldwide phenomenon "tiny desk concerts," originally pioneered by American public broadcaster NPR. Set in the actual offices of NHK, the series will breathe new life into music as artists perform in a setting that is anything but ordinary.

5. Moriyama Naotaro

For decades, singer-songwriter Moriyama Naotaro has touched the hearts of listeners with his unique voice and poetic lyricism. Now, he makes his debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN. True to his reputation as a rare folk singer in today's Japanese music scene, Moriyama revives his most beloved songs with intimate arrangements for the tiny desk. Joined by fiddle, banjo, and mandolin, his performance exudes a breeze of country charm, effortlessly shifting from lively, foot-tapping tunes to his unforgettable ballad Natsuno Owari, a song filled with poignant beauty. Embrace the lingering glow of summer while enjoying the music of Moriyama Naotaro.