{"id":1771,"date":"2026-06-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:39:27","slug":"mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Jane&#8217;s Picks of the Month (June 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June was supposed to be the month everything changed. Thankfully, there were still plenty of goodies worthy of a spot in this month&#8217;s Mary Jane&#8217;s Picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CBN ban finally arrived, favorite products disappeared, and for a little while it felt like everyone in Japan&#8217;s cannabinoid community was collectively holding their breath. But then something unexpected happened. The <a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/good-news-kush-jp-reformulated-products-are-still-available-after-japans-june-2026-changes\/\">reformulations started showing up<\/a>. And they&#8217;ve been pretty damn great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I definitely miss CBN, I&#8217;ve been far more satisfied with the post-ban landscape than I expected to be. Some old favorites survived. Some new favorites appeared out of nowhere. And more than once this month, I found myself thinking, &#8220;Well&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/couchlock\/ref\/5\/\">that actually still worked<\/a>\u2026 maybe even better.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So instead of becoming a month spent mourning discontinued products, June ended up being a month of pleasant surprises. Long summer evenings. New legal cannabinoids entering the chat. Vendors are getting creative. And more than a few products that made me super excited about where things are heading next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for legal Japan cannabinoid recommendations after the CBN ban, here&#8217;s what I kept reaching for in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-ca4ca9d\" data-block-id=\"ca4ca9d\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#the-daily-drivers\">The Daily Drivers<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#kush-j-ps-blast\">1. Kush JP&#8217;s BLAST<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kush-j-ps-afghan-kush-super-hybrid\">2. Kush JP&#8217;s Afghan Kush SUPER Hybrid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#get-properly-lifted\">Get Properly Lifted<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#kush-j-ps-couch-lock-n-free-reformulation\">1. Kush JP&#8217;s Couch Lock (N-Free Reformulation)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#knockouts-black-hole-supermassive\">2. Knockout&#8217;s Black Hole Supermassive<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#buds-brain-h-4-cbh-joints\">3. BudsBrain H4CBH Joints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bonus-round-knockout-apocalypse\">Bonus Round: Knockout&#8217;s Apocalypse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#accessories-tiny-luxuries\">Accessories &amp; Tiny Luxuries<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#doteco-dual-cartridge-battery\">1. Doteco Dual Cartridge Battery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#diggly-bamboo-storage-chest-with-rolling-tray-and-divider\">2. Bamboo Storage Chest with Rolling Tray and Divider<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#galaxy-aurora-projector\">3. Galaxy \/ Aurora Projector w\/ Bluetooth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#snacks-that-pair-well\">Snacks That Pair Well<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#coconut-sable-pompompurin-pudding-flavor\">1. Coconut Sabl\u00e9 Pompompurin Pudding Flavor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#georgia-a-shot-chu-mango\">2. Georgia A-Shot-Chu Mango<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#premium-cheese-kaki-no-tane\">3. Limited Cheese Kaki no Tane<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-been-playing\">What&#8217;s Been Playing<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#miki-matsubara-its-so-creamy\">Miki Matsubara \u2014 &#8220;It&#8217;s So Creamy&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tatsuro-yamashita-ride-on-time\">Tatsuro Yamashita \u2014 &#8220;Ride on Time&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-coming-next\">What&#8217;s Coming Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#related-posts\">Related Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-daily-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Daily Drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75c0e609-a659-4b70-aafe-b4fa15611541-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1773\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75c0e609-a659-4b70-aafe-b4fa15611541-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75c0e609-a659-4b70-aafe-b4fa15611541-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75c0e609-a659-4b70-aafe-b4fa15611541-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75c0e609-a659-4b70-aafe-b4fa15611541.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Functional, smooth, socially acceptable energy)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If June taught me anything, it&#8217;s that a good daily driver is worth its weight in cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the products that made themselves useful over and over again \u2014 the ones that survived the honeymoon phase and earned a permanent spot in the rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kush-j-ps-blast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Kush JP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/blast\/ref\/5\/\">BLAST<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> good moods, sunny afternoons, and accidentally listening to the same song three times in a row<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one has quietly become my favorite surprise of the month. Fast-acting, head-heavy, and intensely sativa-leaning, BLAST delivers all the euphoric, floaty, &#8220;wow, life is kind of nice actually&#8221; energy I could ask for while somehow staying bright, dreamy, and mentally active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/review-kush-jp-blast\/\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kush-j-ps-afghan-kush-super-hybrid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Kush JP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/superhybrid\/ref\/5\/\">Afghan Kush SUPER Hybrid<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> rainy days, body aches, and taking the edge off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one has become my rainy season companion. Most days I&#8217;m not even using enough to get particularly lifted \u2014 just a puff here and there, microdose-style when my body starts complaining. The H4CBD-heavy profile seems especially helpful for taking the edge off aches and pains, and I love pairing it with CBG Pro for an extra little mood and focus boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/15\/review-kush-jp-afghan-kush-hybrid\/\">Read the full review.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-properly-lifted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Properly Lifted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Not for meetings. Not for multitasking.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn&#8217;t expect some of my favorite products to survive the CBN ban this gracefully. Yet here we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the products that reminded me that getting properly lifted is still alive and well in Japan\u2014even if the ingredients have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kush-j-ps-couch-lock-n-free-reformulation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Kush JP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/couchlock\/ref\/5\/\">Couch Lock (N-Free Reformulation)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> movie nights, deep relaxation, and proving the sky wasn&#8217;t falling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll admit it: I was nervous about this one. Couch Lock was one of my favorite products before the ban, and I wasn&#8217;t convinced removing CBN wouldn&#8217;t fundamentally change what made it special. Somehow, Kush JP managed to pull off what feels suspiciously close to witchcraft. The new version is still deeply relaxing, wonderfully indica-leaning, and every bit as capable of gluing me to the couch with a stupid grin on my face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than anything, this was the product that convinced me the post-CBN era might actually be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/review-kush-jp-couch-lock-london-pound-cake-liquid\/\">Read the full review.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"knockouts-black-hole-supermassive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Knockout&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/knockout-online.myshopify.com\/products\/xtc-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC\">Black Hole Supermassive<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> experienced users, cancelled plans, and exploring the outer reaches of consciousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gravity was already strong. Supermassive somehow found a way to become even stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a &#8220;take a few puffs and do the dishes&#8221; product. This is a &#8220;clear your schedule, grab snacks, and see where the evening takes you&#8221; product. Potent, immersive, and unapologetically designed for people who want to get very, very high. Approach with respect. And probably snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/mini-review-knockout-black-hole-supermassive\/\">Read the full review.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buds-brain-h-4-cbh-joints\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>BudsBrain <a href=\"https:\/\/greenagent.jp\/2025\/12\/28\/h4cbh120mg%e9%85%8d%e5%90%88%e3%80%90hybrid%e3%80%91%e3%83%97%e3%83%ac%e3%83%9f%e3%82%a2%e3%83%a0%e3%83%8f%e3%83%bc%e3%83%96\/\">H4CBH Joints<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> old-school vibes, sharing with friends, and wondering how they pulled this off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holy shit. The first thing that caught me off guard wasn&#8217;t even the effect\u2014it was the smell. Then the taste. For a brief moment, my brain genuinely had to stop and process what was happening because this thing smells and tastes <em>remarkably<\/em> close to the real thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The high itself was surprisingly functional, too. I shared one with Mr. Jane and spent the evening cycling through giggles, munchies, forgetting what I was doing, remembering what I was doing, and then immediately forgetting again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words: a classic old-school high. The only difference? It lasted basically all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bonus-round-knockout-apocalypse\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus Round: <a href=\"https:\/\/knockout-online.myshopify.com\/\">Knockout&#8217;s<\/a> Apocalypse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> experts only, special occasions, and seeing what happens when Knockout decides to show off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modern, legal recreation of Knockout&#8217;s legendary Harmageddon liquid, Apocalypse was released via lottery, sold out almost instantly, and is unfortunately no longer available. At \u00a512,000 for just 0.5ml, it&#8217;s not only the most expensive cannabinoid product I&#8217;ve tried \u2014 it&#8217;s probably the most expensive thing I&#8217;ve ever smoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep, potent, and unapologetically designed for experienced users, Apocalypse feels less like a product release and more like a reminder of what Knockout is capable of when it decides to flex. It&#8217;s the kind of liquid that reminds you why the company has built such a loyal following over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they announce another lottery release in the future, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KnockoutOA\">pay attention<\/a>. Even if you don&#8217;t enter, products like this are proof that Knockout still very much knows what they&#8217;re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"accessories-tiny-luxuries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessories &amp; Tiny Luxuries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1615\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1666666666666667;object-fit:cover;width:611px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dotecoLP5-1646x1646-1.webp 1646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<em>Sometimes the supporting cast steals the show.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"doteco-dual-cartridge-battery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/dc650_doteco\/ref\/5\/\">Doteco Dual Cartridge Battery<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> DIY blends, finishing old carts, and tiny cannabinoid science experiments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the handiest accessories I could suggest. The dual-cartridge design lets you mix and match cannabinoids, making it perfect for creating custom blends or helping finish off half-used carts that would otherwise end up forgotten in a drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My favorite use lately has been pairing BLAST with other carts. BLAST&#8217;s bright, heady sativa energy plays surprisingly well with heavier or more relaxing blends, letting you create custom combinations depending on the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiny mad scientist energy. Super discreet. Highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"diggly-bamboo-storage-chest-with-rolling-tray-and-divider\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oMDbjp\">Bamboo Storage Chest with Rolling Tray and Divider<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> keeping your setup organized and pretending you&#8217;re a much more sophisticated person than you actually are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I&#8217;ve been exploring more legal herb lately, I&#8217;ve found myself appreciating accessories that make the whole experience feel a little more intentional. This bamboo storage chest keeps everything neatly organized in one place and doubles as a rolling tray, which somehow makes preparing a session feel less chaotic and more like a proper ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, let&#8217;s be honest: it just looks cool sitting on a shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"galaxy-aurora-projector\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gGeJxU\"><strong>Galaxy \/ Aurora Projector<\/strong> w\/ Bluetooth<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> turning your ceiling into outer space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surprisingly effective way to make music sound 20% better and convince yourself you&#8217;re having profound thoughts or floating aimlessly through the cosmos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"snacks-that-pair-well\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snacks That Pair Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/097724e1-d86f-415b-a189-de983fcd87e1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/097724e1-d86f-415b-a189-de983fcd87e1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/097724e1-d86f-415b-a189-de983fcd87e1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/097724e1-d86f-415b-a189-de983fcd87e1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/097724e1-d86f-415b-a189-de983fcd87e1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Good altnoids are important. Good snacks are essential. These were my most dangerous discoveries this month.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"coconut-sable-pompompurin-pudding-flavor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eynKGM\">Coconut Sabl\u00e9 Pompompurin Pudding Flavor<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> late-night munchies and making your inner five-year-old extremely happy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have absolutely no idea how these manage to taste so much like pudding while still being a cookie, but here we are. Cute packaging, dangerously snackable, and somehow the perfect amount of sweet without becoming overwhelming. I&#8217;ve been buying these embarrassingly often lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"georgia-a-shot-chu-mango\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g1oc2O\">Georgia A-Shot-Chu Mango<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: <\/strong>adventurous caffeine enthusiasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mango tea and espresso sounds completely ridiculous. It also happens to be delicious. The peach version got my attention, but the mango version won me over completely. One of my favorite convenience store discoveries of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"premium-cheese-kaki-no-tane\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4w39fBZ\">Limited Cheese Kaki no Tane<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> elevated munchies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Apocalypse was my luxury cannabinoid pick this month, this was its snack equivalent. Crunchy, salty, cheesy, and dangerously easy to keep reaching for, it&#8217;s the perfect upgrade from your standard convenience store munchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-been-playing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Been Playing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<em>Summer has officially arrived, which means city pop season is now legally in effect.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"miki-matsubara-its-so-creamy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Miki Matsubara \u2014 &#8220;It&#8217;s So Creamy&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"It&amp;apos;s So Creamy [Official Audio] \/ \u677e\u539f\u307f\u304d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PhqavibeFzE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people know Miki Matsubara for <em>Stay With Me<\/em>, but this month I&#8217;ve found myself returning to <em>It&#8217;s So Creamy<\/em> instead. Warm, breezy, and effortlessly cool, it&#8217;s the kind of city pop track that feels tailor-made for long summer evenings and sunset walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tatsuro-yamashita-ride-on-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tatsuro Yamashita \u2014 &#8220;Ride on Time&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride on Time [Perfect Version]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4wHHZcnDkaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At some point every summer, <em>Ride on Time<\/em> inevitably re-enters my life. It&#8217;s upbeat, timeless, and somehow manages to sound like sunshine feels. If you&#8217;ve never gone down the city pop rabbit hole before, this is as good a place to start as any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-coming-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Coming Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If June was about discovering the post-CBN world isn&#8217;t nearly as scary as I thought it would be, July feels like the month things start getting really interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I definitely miss CBN, I&#8217;ve been pleasantly surprised by how quickly companies adapted. 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