Japan
Future and Tradition
Japan’s music blends ancient tradition with futuristic innovation.
Japan’s music blends ancient tradition with futuristic innovation.
Japan’s music blends ancient tradition with futuristic innovation.
From ancient court music (gagaku) to the postwar rise of J-pop, Japan’s sound reflects both precision and playfulness. In the digital era, anime, video game scores, and city pop shaped a unique global fanbase.
From ancient court music (gagaku) to the postwar rise of J-pop, Japan’s sound reflects both precision and playfulness. In the digital era, anime, video game scores, and city pop shaped a unique global fanbase.
From ancient court music (gagaku) to the postwar rise of J-pop, Japan’s sound reflects both precision and playfulness. In the digital era, anime, video game scores, and city pop shaped a unique global fanbase.
TRADITIONAL GENRES
The musical heritage that has defined generations.
The musical heritage that has defined generations.
Gagaku
Flamenco
Gagaku
Enka
Enka
Min’yō (folk songs)
Min’yō (folk songs)
modern GENRES
Today’s most popular and evolving sounds
Today’s most popular and evolving sounds
J-Pop
J-Pop
J-Pop
Rock
Rock
City Pop
City Pop
Idol Music
Idol Music
Japan is the world’s second-largest music market after the U.S.
Japan is the world’s second-largest music market after the U.S.
POPULAR ARTISTS
Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada
Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu
YOASOBI
YOASOBI
King Gnu
King Gnu
Aimer
Aimer
Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada
Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu
YOASOBI
YOASOBI
King Gnu
King Gnu
Aimer
Aimer
Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada
Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu
YOASOBI
YOASOBI
King Gnu
King Gnu
Aimer
Aimer
POPULAR SONGS
FESTIVALS & Culture
Tokyo and Osaka’s global pop/rock festival
Tokyo and Osaka’s global pop/rock festival
