
Hosted by Guy Perryman · EN
Tokyo based radio broadcaster Guy Perryman interviews movers and shakers in global entertainment and creative business about their projects, life journey and the power of music, all from the perspective of being in Japan.

A conversation with Julia Longbottom CMG - British Ambassador to Japan live on air on The Guy Perryman Show on InterFM in Tokyo early morning Thursday 30 July 2026 as the Ambassador is about to bid farewell to Japan sharing experiences from the past five years of her tenure including the strong relationship between the UK and Japan, a day in the life of Ambassador, her proudest achievements in the role, not just professional but personal moments in Japan and how the country has been a major part of her life, plus the stories behind some of the Ambassador's favourite music selections!!

A conversation with Yuuf – instrumental group based in London with four members from across Europe chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2026 after their live set at the Field of Heaven about how location inspires their music and performances, what they loved about being with Japanese fans for the first time surrounded by trees in the mountains, expressing emotion and even crying through instrumental music, and more.

A conversation with Bohemian Betyars – Hungarian folk-punk group chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2026 after their powerful live set on the White Stage about their fusion of traditional folk and ska, family singalongs until the sun rises, a mosh-loving Japanese audience, how to pogo while playing violin and more!!

A conversation with Ryan Molloy - West End and Broadway stage musical star, singer/songwriter, and sometimes Frankie Goes to Hollywood stadium show singer chatting in Tokyo in July 2026 about making money singing karaoke, his record-breaking run on stage in London, an unrehearsed singing moment with Barbra Streisand, what has inspired his latest album, his upcoming live shows in Japan and more.

A conversation with Baby Mary - the Harajuku Queen of Kawaii pioneering fashion designer and store owner chatting over afternoon tea prepared by Baby Mary at her Miss Faline salon Aoyama, Tokyo in June 2026 about being inspired by London's fashion superstars, getting life advice from her mother, the joy of meeting amazing people in her shops, the power of music, radio, mermaids and more.

A conversation with The Belair Lip Bombs – indie rockers (who are actually from Frankston, Australia not Belair) in Tokyo for the first time in June 2026 sharing stories about their “getting better” music, their live shows across the globe, their favourite destinations and food, two verses four wheeled human-powered transport, and why they are called what they are.

A conversation with cast members of Blast - the big brassy stage show touring Japan in summer 2026 discussing their personal musical journeys, what they love about the show, the immersive "massage" the show will give you, and more. The chat was recorded in Tokyo in June 2026 with cast members bouncing back and forth in English and Japanese - a truly cultural-crossing musical community!

A conversation with Nation of Language – three-member synth pop group transporting us back to the future via the sound of 80's new wave discussing - during the 2026 cherry blossom season in Tokyo - the power of music, the love of performing live, how to switch off 21st century distractions, recommended New York destinations and more.

A conversation with Arlo Parks – singer/songwriter visiting Tokyo in May 2026 for a secret fashion event discussing nocturnal moments and the communal spirit of a dance floor inspiring her latest album Ambiguous Desire, plus the power of music, upcoming show at Fuji Rock Festival 2026, a recommended music destination in London and more!!

A conversation with Royel Otis - indie pop duo during their live tour to Tokyo in February 2026 discussing love bites, meeting the right people for creative projects and making music in Byron Bay, Australia, how fame alters everything, a murder on the dance floor and more.