J-pop

J-pop, short for Japanese pop, is a vibrant and eclectic music genre characterized by catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and a blend of traditional and modern instrumentation. Emerging in the 1990s, J-pop evolved from the Japanese idol music scene and drew influences from Western pop, rock, and electronic music. During the 2000s, J-pop gained widespread popularity, with its polished production, intricate vocal harmonies, and genre-bending experimentation. Culturally significant, J-pop reflects Japan's unique blend of traditional and modern culture, often incorporating elements of anime, manga, and video games. While sharing similarities with Western pop, J-pop is distinct in its lyrical themes, often focusing on introspection, relationships, and social commentary. Notable for its fusion of electronic and organic elements, J-pop has spawned various sub-genres, from the energetic and playful to the introspective and emotive, showcasing the genre's impressive versatility and creative range.

Latest J-pop Release
undefined album image
Say I do / Tokyo Crazy Night (Special Edition)
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released February 2, 2026

RecentMusic users are tracking 1315 J-pop artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 38,502 releases

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the J-pop artists you love!

Get Started Browse Releases
3年E組うた担(渚&茅野&業&磯貝&前原)
@onefive
A.G.O
Acid Black Cherry
Ado
Aile The Shota
Aoi Teshima
Ayumu Imazu
Aziza Qobilova
Billlie
CHANMINA
CHiCO with HoneyWorks
CYNHN
Diego Mitre
ENVii GABRIELLA
Enna Alouette
FLOW
HACHI
HALVES
HANA
HOYO-MiX
Hey! Say! JUMP
Hinatazaka46
Hoshimachi Suisei
JO1
KAMI WA SAIKORO WO FURANAI
Kagamine Len
Kashitaro Ito
Kathy-Chan
LOVE PSYCHEDELICO
Lilas
MEMちょ(CV:大久保瑠美)
MISAMO
Machico
Megurine Luka
Mirror,Mirror
Mitski
Mori Calliope
Motohiro Hata
Mr.Children
NCT WISH
Nanahira
Nilo
Nogizaka46
Number_i
Omoinotake
Otto
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE
Pokémon
QUEEN BEE
RESCENE
RINZO
Re:name
SPYAIR
Sakura Fujiwara
Sakurako Ohara
SennaRin
Shota Shimizu
SixTONES
Soala
Such
THE CHARM PARK
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
THE SIXTH LIE
TREKKIE TRAX CREW
TRUE
TakaseToya
Toshiki Kondo
Travis Japan
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Urashimasakatasen
Vane Lily
YENA
Yamato
ZEROBASEONE
ZUTOMAYO
aiko
a子
evening cinema
iLiFE!
milet
nano.RIPE
natori
suisoh
sumika
yama
yanaginagi
Ève
しぐれうい
たかやん
にしな
はしメロ
コメティック
ラックライフ
上野大樹
乃紫
花譜
芳賀 敬太
茉ひる
蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ
Mitski
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
back number
Kenshi Yonezu
Fujii Kaze
LE SSERAFIM
Ado
Creepy Nuts
IVE
YOASOBI
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
RADWIMPS
Vaundy
King Gnu
ヨルシカ
HOYO-MiX
ONE OK ROCK
CHANMINA
Yuuri
Hikaru Utada
BABYMETAL
Aimyon
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
BE:FIRST
HANA
Mr.Children
LiSA
Number_i
Tatsuya Kitani
AiNA THE END
Lotus Juice
ZUTOMAYO
Nilo
Macaroni Empitsu
BUMP OF CHICKEN
Higashi
&TEAM
Ryokuoushoku Shakai
King & Prince
Eve
NCT WISH
Shota Shimizu
SEKAI NO OWARI
Aimer
SixTONES
natori
ZEROBASEONE
Gen Hoshino
Ironmouse
JO1
Lilas
GReeeeN
sakanaction
Saucy Dog
aiko
サザンオールスターズ
MY FIRST STORY
SPITZ
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
B'z
HIRAIDAI
Azumi Takahashi
Kana Nishino
Sukima Switch
TWS
Sheena Ringo
KANA-BOON
Hitsujibungaku
AmaLee
Lamp
Tani Yuuki
Ikimonogakari
Uru
DAESUNG
milet
imase
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
UVERworld
MAN WITH A MISSION
Novelbright
Hoshimachi Suisei
Da-iCE
SUDA MASAKI
SUPER BEAVER
neguse.
AKB48
WurtS
FLOW
HY
=LOVE
NiziU
Anri
Miki Matsubara
Rokudenashi
櫻坂46
Creep Hyp
WANIMA
THE ORAL CIGARETTES
tuki.
結束バンド