It's still very much winter in Colorado and we're looking ahead to spring in Japan — This month's playlist is a mix of Japanese pop, indie rock, and electronic sounds. It features city pop and folk gems from Minako Yoshida and Yumi Arai, alongside psychedelic rock from Yura Yura Teikoku. There’s also some groovy electronic and ambient tracks from artists like Superpitcher, Axel Boman, and MJ Lallo.

Playlist cover photo taken while hiking in Kamikochi, Nagano, Japan. This 70 year old retiree was on her way to completing the summiting of all Japan's 100 Famous Peaks.