Collection: Japan City Pop

City Pop is a genre of popular music that originated in Japan and gained widespread popularity from the late 1970s through the 1980s. Known for its sophisticated, urban sound, City Pop blends Western influences with Japanese melodies and lyrics. This genre often features Western-style arrangements and themes, reflecting a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. Many of the leading artists in City Pop are singer-songwriters, who helped shape its unique and nostalgic sound.