Is tiny desk concerts JAPAN coming back?
tiny desk concerts JAPAN (2024–present) — music on NHK World
About tiny desk concerts JAPAN
Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN is currently between seasons. The series last aired on February 22, 2026, and there is no confirmed return date yet. As of May 12, 2026, the show remains on hiatus, with no new episodes scheduled.
This series is a Japanese adaptation of the popular worldwide "tiny desk concerts" phenomenon, which originated with NPR in the United States. Launched in 2024 and broadcast on NHK World, the show features musicians performing in the actual offices of NHK, creating an intimate and unconventional setting for live music performances. The series aims to bring a fresh perspective to music by showcasing artists in a space that is both familiar and unexpected.
Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes, providing viewers with a concise and engaging musical experience.
tiny desk concerts JAPAN episode schedule
24 aired
Aired · 24
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | S2026·E5 | Original Love |
| May 31, 2026 | S2026·E4 | EPO |
| March 29, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Kajiura Yuki |
| February 22, 2026 | S2026·E2 | CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN |
| January 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Horigome Yasuyuki |
| December 28, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Okamura Kazuyoshi |
| November 30, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Miura Daichi |
| October 26, 2025 | S2025·E9 | STUTS with friends |
| September 28, 2025 | S2025·E8 | AiNA THE END × Mukai Shutoku |
| August 31, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Moriyama Naotaro |
| June 29, 2025 | S2025·E6 | CHANMINA |
| May 25, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Ishikawa Sayuri feat. fox capture plan |
| April 27, 2025 | S2025·E4 | ASKA |
| March 23, 2025 | S2025·E3 | yano et agatsuma |
| February 23, 2025 | S2025·E2 | QUBIT |
| January 26, 2025 | S2025·E1 | QURULI |
| November 24, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Ozawa Kenji |
| October 27, 2024 | S2024·E7 | ROTH BART BARON |
| September 29, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Inaba Koshi |
| August 25, 2024 | S2024·E5 | CHARAN-PO-RANTAN |
| July 28, 2024 | S2024·E4 | yama |
| June 23, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Ohzora Kimishima Ensemble |
| May 26, 2024 | S2024·E2 | KIRINJI |
| March 29, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Fujii Kaze |
