FM Yokohama x Magcal.net collaboration project

About just the right radio

--What kind of program is "Just Right Radio" that just started this month?

The word ``just right'' means ``good season'' or ``good seasoning'' in Japanese, which is just right for both children and adults. Basically, it's an information program that makes the news easy to understand, and focuses on topics that are familiar to everyone, such as poking into the corners of the news. I guess there's a lot of funny news that isn't covered on TV. Even if you do what you do on TV on radio, you can't compete with TV because you don't have a picture. I guess this is a type of interaction that is unique to radio.Rather than calling in an expert and asking them to explain it to me, I would like to have a discussion where you and I can think about it together without giving an answer. hand. This is a program that calls on you and me to think about the news that is overflowing in the world.

ーーMr. Mitsukuni sometimes speaks in a way that is surprisingly straightforward. And I get the impression that he always speaks close to the listener.

I grew up in downtown Tokyo, so I have a bad mouth. Sometimes words can hurt people, so I always feel like I have to be careful. I don't want to be a lofty person, so I'd like to convey my message in my own words. It's nonsense, this idiot is doing this. I want to be in a position where listeners can feel encouraged and encouraged by the fact that such an idiot is working so hard.

Mitsukuni answers the interview while writing out his plans one by one.

About the new program and new life

--How about changing the program from evening to morning?

Wow, that's painful! sleepy. I'm really sleepy. I woke up at 2 a.m., went to the station at 2:40 a.m., and read all the newspapers that arrived at 3 a.m. As I was getting ready for the show, it was already 6 o'clock.

-- Waking up at 2 a.m. is quite early. Do you live in Yokohama?

Last month, I moved from Kita Ward, Tokyo to Yokohama. I've been working with FM Yokohama for about 16 years, but until now I've deliberately avoided living in Yokohama because it's a place I admire. Because I love Yokohama so much, I wanted to get a bird's-eye view of Yokohama, so I commuted an hour and a half to work every day.

--How is it actually becoming a Yokohama citizen?

When I tried living in Yokohama, it was really nice. When I hear the ship's whistle coming from my room, I'm so happy that this is Yokohama.

--Did the listener demographic change with the change in time zone?

When I was a training center, most of my listeners were in their 30s to 50s, but now I'm hearing more and more listeners from elementary school to people in their 20s. I feel that a very wide range of age groups are listening to it. Everyone wakes up early.

FMYokohama Ferris wheel seen from the studio window

About my relationship with art

--You were also an actor in the past, are there any theater companies or theaters in the prefecture that interest you?

Kensuke Yokouchi, the organizer of Tobiza Theater Company, saw a play at a youth center when he was a student and was captivated by it, so he decided to pursue a career in the world of theater. In the past, Mr. Yokouchi had been trying to bring great plays to young people at the center, so he was recruiting listeners who wanted to perform. At that time, we called it the ``Train Center Drama Club,'' and we held auditions on the program. I think 4 or 5 people participated at that time. I am connected with three of them on Facebook, and it seems that they are still working hard as actors in Tokyo and Kanagawa. It's nice to see something like that.

--The Prefectural Youth Center is now called "Magcal Theater" and is a place where young people can perform in theater, dance, music, etc.

Huh, is that so? I do not know that. Magcal Theater! ?

--We are also recruiting students as a school where you can learn theater and musicals.

I would love to support you. That should be more widely known. Can we do something together with a good radio? Let's start by asking ourselves, ``What is Magcal?'' and spreading the word that there are performances like this and that Magcal is recruiting.

--It would be interesting if we could do something with Magcal and FM radio.

Magcal is probably a magnet culture. Various genres are drawn to each other like a magnet and are connected. If we do just one thing, everyone will be drawn together and a circle will be formed, which will lead to the development of Kanagawa. I think those of us on the radio side can also cooperate in various things, such as making announcements on programs and MCing events.

--Are there any other art or art-related events in the prefecture that you're interested in?

I like music. A duo called NU, which is active mainly in Yokohama, holds a music event called ``Yokohama Acoustic Fes'' every year. This is a free music live held for the future of children. I wanted to provide a place where children could easily get familiar with music, such as having a marche and having a rug spread out on the lawn where parents and children could enjoy music together.

--It's wonderful that parents and children can enjoy music events for free.

We started crowdfunding last year, and we all go to companies and raise money, and we donate the proceeds to the Kanagawa Children's Future Fund. From the second time onwards, I joined the executive committee and have been working as a volunteer. This year, Acofes will be held on October 1st (Sunday) at a special stage in Yamashita Park, completely free of charge.

――Please tell us the recommended spots to go out during Golden Week.

I'm also the stadium DJ for Yokohama F. Marinos, and on April 30th (Sunday) at Nissan Stadium, the game against Gamba Osaka will kick off at 5pm!

lastly

--Finally, please tell us about the future prospects for Just Right Radio.

The right radio is a source of healing, energy, and a place where everyone can come home. In addition to sending messages via email and fax, we are also trying to create a new program official LINE (@cer847) to send voice messages to the radio. Through trial and error, I hope this program can become a place where everyone can connect.

I was impressed by how carefully he answered each question while choosing his words carefully.

From Magcal Editorial Department
To describe Mitsukuni in one word, he is ``serious and hardworking.''
This interview gave me a glimpse of why he has been loved by listeners for so many years.
Starting this spring, we hope that Magcal.net will be the ``just right'' Magcal for everyone, and become a site that weaves and connects people with various arts, arts, and cultures. Thank you for your patronage!