Japanese City Pop 1975-1991 Paperback – August 22, 2025

Japanese City Pop 1975-1991 is the ultimate guidebook to City Pop, a style of Japanese music that has experienced a stunning global revival decades after its heyday. In the 1980s Japan flourished under an unprecedented economy with an incredibly strong currency and skyrocketing stock prices, making its citizens some of the wealthiest in the world on average. City Pop was the soundtrack to these illustrious years, and its unique combination of Western influences, distinctly eighties sound, and celebratory themes have captured the hearts of millions in the modern day. This book offers an in-depth look at the rise, peak, and gradual decline of City Pop from its earliest days until its twilight years.Japanese City Pop 1975-1991 includes:Hundreds of album reviews covering classic records, overlooked gems, and forgotten curiositiesArtist spotlights and career overviews that bring depth and context to the genre’s most influential figuresHistorical commentary on the economic, social, and technological forces that shaped City Pop’s creation and legacyExplorations of key themes such as summer, nostalgia, romance, and the neon-soaked dreams of city lifeWhether you're a long-time collector, a fan of Japanese popular culture, or someone discovering this music for the first time, Japanese City Pop 1975–1991 offers an in-depth look at why this genre continues to resonate with listeners from across the world. Read more