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They Gave Square Enix Its Sound. Meet the Composers

Some game worlds stay with us long after the credits roll. Find out who wrote the music behind them and why those melodies still resonate....

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A Guide to LiSA: Japan’s pop-punk powerhouse

LiSA’s rise shows how anime music can lead mainstr...

LiSA’s rise shows how anime music can lead mainstr...

Written by: Keziah Maru
13 February 2026
Music

Kukangendai: Sound, Structure, and Deconstruction

Risk lingers in pauses patterns fracture and sound...

Risk lingers in pauses patterns fracture and sound...

Written by: Keziah Maru
15 January 2026
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A Festive Playlist of Japanese Christmas Classics

Add a festive twist to your holiday playlist with ...

Add a festive twist to your holiday playlist with ...

Written by: Jihyun Lee
23 December 2025

The Sounds of Japan: Exploring Music, Genres & Subcultures

Japan’s music scene is a bold mix of genre-defying sound and cultural storytelling. From the polished pop of J-Pop idols and the nostalgic glow of City Pop, to the experimental edge of Japanese hip-hop, lo-fi beats, and indie rock, the country’s soundscape reflects a culture in constant creative motion.

Our Music section brings you closer to the voices shaping Japan today. Explore features on underground scenes in Tokyo and Osaka, breakdowns of iconic albums, rising artists, and the global reach of Japanese music across anime, gaming, and fashion.

This is your window into a world where sound, identity, and subculture collide—and where Japan’s creative spirit is always turned up to eleven.

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