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.

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ARM
Aiko
Aimer
Akatsuki
Anri
Anthurium
Aqours
Ayatsuno Yuni
Ayumu Imazu
B'z
B-Rain
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE
Billyrrom
Centimillimental
Chogakusei
DISH//
DURDN
Daoko
Diego Mitre
ENVii GABRIELLA
Eve
FIVE NEW OLD
GINTA
Gen Hoshino
HOYO-MiX
Haruomi Hosono
Hikaru Utada
IDOLiSH7
IO
KAKKY
KEPURA
Kana Nishino
Kaneyorimasaru
Konomi Suzuki
Koresawa
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
LE SSERAFIM
Lezel
MINNIE
Mariko Muranaka
Mika Kobayashi
Mirror,Mirror
Mone Kamishiraishi
Monkey Majik
Monochrome Cinderella
Mori Calliope
Motohiro Hata
NEXZ
Nao Toyama
Niina
Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
Nilo
Nogizaka46
OxT
Penthouse
PornoGraffitti
RESCENE
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SEKAI NO OWARI
SPYAIR
Sakura Fujiwara
Saucy Dog
Sān-Z
THE CHARM PARK
THE SIXTH LIE
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
TOMOO
Takehara Pistol
Tamaki
Tota
Towa
Travis Japan
Urashimasakatasen
VOLTACTION
Vane Lily
Vaundy
YOASOBI
YUI
Yumi Matsutoya
ZUTOMAYO
Zero Two
eill
frederic
iLiFE!
iri
i☆Ris
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satomoka
sumika
t+pazolite
tofubeats
たかやん
まるり
れん
クレナズム
マルシィ
ヨルシカ
夢限大みゅーたいぷ
美波
蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ
TWICE
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Fujii Kaze
Kenshi Yonezu
LE SSERAFIM
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Ado
Creepy Nuts
IVE
XG
YOASOBI
Vaundy
RADWIMPS
HOYO-MiX
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
CHANMINA
ヨルシカ
ONE OK ROCK
Yuuri
Hikaru Utada
BABYMETAL
LiSA
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
HANA
King Gnu
Tatsuya Kitani
BE:FIRST
Aimyon
ZUTOMAYO
Lotus Juice
&TEAM
Higashi
Hoshimachi Suisei
SixTONES
Nilo
Mr.Children
Macaroni Empitsu
Eve
Aimer
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Ryokuoushoku Shakai
SEKAI NO OWARI
JO1
milet
ZEROBASEONE
Ironmouse
King & Prince
natori
Gen Hoshino
サザンオールスターズ
GReeeeN
MY FIRST STORY
Sukima Switch
SPITZ
sakanaction
Lilas
Saucy Dog
Sheena Ringo
B'z
TWS
HIRAIDAI
Azumi Takahashi
Kana Nishino
aiko
Ikimonogakari
Tani Yuuki
AmaLee
Da-iCE
Uru
imase
SUDA MASAKI
Lamp
KANA-BOON
Hitsujibungaku
Novelbright
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
MAN WITH A MISSION
照井順政
NiziU
HY
Shota Shimizu
Rokudenashi
Anri
Miki Matsubara
UVERworld
=LOVE
櫻坂46
SUPER BEAVER
BUMP OF CHICKEN
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WurtS
結束バンド
iLiFE!
PornoGraffitti
AILEE
WANIMA
NEWS
yama
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