No exploration of Japanese music would be complete without a dive into the world of J-Pop. Short for Japanese popular music, J-Pop is hard to define. It encompasses a wide breadth of genres and ...

The Japanese pop duo Yoasobi are at the frontline of a new wave of domestic artists ... Sales from streaming and downloads overtook CDs and other physical formats as early as 2011 in the United ...

J-Pop Duo Yoasobi on Why Their Unique Concept Has Helped Lead to Global Success. The chart-topping Japanese act, known for adapting novels into music, say they’re hopeful for the future of J-Pop ...

CEIPA held the event to bridge the gap between Japanese artists and U.S. fans, according to a release. The event was particularly timely as the demand for J-Pop grows larger in the U.S.

CEIPA Board Member Tatsuya Nomura on Matsuri’25, J-Pop’s Global Rise and Japan’s Shift to Streaming. Last month, thousands of attendees flooded DTLA’s Peacock Theatre for Matsuri’25, a ...

Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.

Japan wants to export J-pop music to the world. Go inside the strategy to broaden Japanese artist' appeal in the U.S. and other foreign markets.

The Japanese pop group JO1 headlined the Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night yesterday, April 28, performing at Centerfield Plaza, making them the first Japanese idol group to do so.. The group ...

Rika Woo, 31, a Cantonese opera performer and a captain of underground J-pop style idol group Otome Syndream, sings and dances during an Otome Syndream performance in Hong Kong on Nov. 1, 2024.