A Hinatazaka46 Radio Show Gets Its First-Ever Guest

What happened

On the late night of June 4, 2026, Shogenji Yoko hosted her radio show on Nippon Broadcasting (a major Tokyo AM radio station). Shogenji is a member of Hinatazaka46, an idol group (a Japanese pop act whose members are marketed individually to fans). For this episode, fellow Hinatazaka46 member Onoe Manami appeared as the program's first-ever guest, under a segment billed as a two-person special.

The show aired on the All Night Nippon (ANN) franchise — Japan's long-running late-night radio brand — and was simulcast free on radiko (a Japanese radio-streaming service) and the ANNJAM app.

Why it is trending now

Two things lined up at once. The episode fell during an ANN "special week," a periodic event in which the network's flagship shows run bigger guest line-ups; the same night also featured high-profile comedian-hosted episodes. On top of that, Onoe Manami was billed as returning to a live ANN broadcast for the first time in months, and it was the first time Shogenji's own show had welcomed a guest. That combination pushed the show's hashtag up Japan's X trending list soon after it began airing.

How fans reacted

Before the show, fans posted excited previews about the pairing. Once it started, the mood turned to laughter: listeners described the junior member teasing her senior host relentlessly, with posts noting the host was reduced to near-tears from laughing. Bits about a comedy impression and a surprise flute performance also drew reactions.

What to watch next:

Watch whether the show keeps inviting guests after this well-received debut, and whether the Shogenji–Onoe pairing reappears on future episodes or related Hinatazaka46 events. Archived audio and clips on the ANN apps are the likely next discussion driver among fans abroad.