japan
what it is
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Japan has one of the largest music industries in the world, having developed multiple genres throughout its history, as well as having considerably influenced worldwide music. Among the traditional and folk styles of Japan, genres such as shomyo, gagaku and minyo can be found, among many others.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is japan?
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Japan has one of the largest music industries in the world, having developed multiple genres throughout its history, as well as having considerably influenced worldwide music. Among the traditional and folk styles of Japan, genres such as shomyo, gagaku and minyo can be found, among many others.
What are good japan albums to start with?
Try 真っ黒 by tricot, LOVE ALL SERVE ALL by Fujii Kaze, Castlevania Akatsuki no Minuet & Akumajo Dracula Sougetsu no Juujika Original Soundtrack by Castlevania Sound Team, and Perfume～Complete Best～ by Perfume.
Who are some women making japan?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/japan/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making japan, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19