Yuming Chord Listeners to Participate in Special Project 'Yuming and My Playlist' Marking Yumi Matsutoya's 55th Debut Anniversary in 2027

Yuming Chord, the radio program hosted by Yumi Matsutoya (broadcast every Friday from 11:00 to 11:30 on TOKYO FM and 38 other JFN network stations nationwide), has announced its participation in the special project 'Yuming and My Playlist,' commemorating Yumi Matsutoya's 55th debut anniversary in 2027. In conjunction with this, the program is now accepting song requests and personal stories from listeners. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

◆ 'Radio Listeners' Join the Relay Project Featuring 55 Prominent Figures!

Currently running on Universal Music's dedicated website, 'Yuming and My Playlist' is an ongoing project in which a total of 55 renowned figures—including celebrities, cultural figures, and artists who love Yumi Matsutoya—continuously update their original playlists.

Now, as one of these distinguished 55 participants, the collective choices of listeners from across Japan who tune into 'Yuming Chord' will be featured in the official playlist. The program is calling for 'one song that connects you to the show'—a track you discovered through 'Yuming Chord,' a favorite song, a memorable past request, or one you've always wanted to request—along with a personal story. Based on the submissions, a unique, one-of-a-kind playlist titled 'Yuming Chord and Its Listeners.' will be created. Highlights will air on the 'Yuming Chord' program on August 21 (Fri) and 28 (Fri), and after broadcast, the playlist will be published on the 'Yuming and My Playlist' dedicated website. Don't miss it!

【Overview of the 'Yuming and My Playlist' Project】

Yumi Matsutoya will mark her 55th debut anniversary in 2027.

To commemorate this milestone, the playlist project 'Yuming and My Playlist' has launched, with lyricist Yasushi Akimoto as the first featured participant. This new initiative invites prominent figures from various fields to curate Yumi Matsutoya's songs based on their own themes, offering fresh perspectives beyond just selecting popular hits. More notable participants are expected to join in the coming months.

Universal Music Special Website: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/yuming/myplaylist/

【Song Request Guidelines】

Theme: 'One song that connects you to the program' and the story behind it

How to Apply: Submit via the 'Yuming Chord' message form (https://www.tfm.co.jp/f/yuming/form)

Broadcast Feature: On-air segments during the 'Yuming Chord' program (August 21 and 28, 2025)

Dedicated Website: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/yuming/myplaylist/

Program Overview

◇ Program Name: 'Yuming Chord'

◇ Broadcast Time: Every Friday, 11:00–11:30

◇ Broadcast Network: TOKYO FM and 38 other JFN-affiliated stations nationwide

◇ Host: Yumi Matsutoya

◇ Program Website: https://www.tfm.co.jp/yuming

◇ Sponsored by: MIRARTH Holdings