{"id":923,"date":"2021-02-05T11:37:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T11:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yutaaoki.com\/blog\/?p=923"},"modified":"2021-02-06T13:14:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T13:14:28","slug":"what-music-are-japanese-people-into-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yutaaoki.com\/blog\/what-music-are-japanese-people-into-in-2020","title":{"rendered":"What Music Are Japanese People into in 2020?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>(Written by Deku)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan is full of rich art &amp; culture! And thanks to the anime culture and their OSTs, people all around the globe are now interested in Japanese music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-lg5j6RfrhzDooUSqkn4o42eEgzBinXukAmITSY546Ui_5A7znKasHELJnEadOCiENsHZ2bjnkrTBR5PBn0E_tHHV1TmBruAvDzVmACOX8YNQ-H8iChu1XRXH_RF7x9w3z-96YWq\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And not just humans, Japan has singers that don\u2019t even exist! That\u2019s right, we are talking about Hatsune Miku, the face of Vocaloid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, this is what the youngsters outside Japan enjoy! So, we had this burning question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do the Japanese youth listen to these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what better way to find out than to ask the folks of Japan themselves!? It\u2019s time to hit the streets for some interviews! Here\u2019s what we found\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch the entire video here or continue reading further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What Music Are Japanese People Into in 2020?\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZSjtTN1uEAU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spoiler Alert: It\u2019s a lot of K-Pop &amp; J-Pop! \ud83d\ude1d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Aimyon<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YBS1S0fxvChoCGWnMkrCHCRya2tT5CxfwEfjo9oOE7oYy1mGfJ5DD5YWnVSkqMKBRy0wEpq0KwX4ArYoqVrpLFy6DXA1nNvwr2pRSWx2uC19u86dIggHsOuGXCBzsb3LB2dS7m_h\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aimyon <\/strong>is a popular Japanese singer and songwriter, known for her soothing voice and producing hits like <strong><em>Marigold (\u30de\u30ea\u30fc\u30b4\u30fc\u30eb\u30c9)<\/em><\/strong>, from her 2018 album: <strong><em>Momentary Sixth Sense<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat song are you into recently?\u201d, we asked the fan. \u201cAimyon&#8217;s <strong><em>Hadaka no Kokoro (Naked Heart). <\/em><\/strong>I liked Aimyon from before, and her voice is very soothing. Her lyrics are very eccentric.\u201d, he answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_dabyn-_YcHCrnl6PBYwEuUMdWZvMa7konCbcSlwv5OUkrpAj5YvVQdrF_QfcMM0NnLu0VXnxNpmFBK-rSNnJObsvdclHIHG0k-dcJaM3h_Lq5ka4HyU299UrRboA9r9ePH_kkSK\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Her unconventional lyrics set her apart from other singers and apparently, people love her for it! \u201cShe says things like \u2018die\u2019 in her songs, and that\u2019s what I like about her\u201d, the fan added.<\/p>\n\n\n<span class=\"cp-trigger-shortcode cp-trigger-cp_id_c463a cp-cp_id_c463a\"><\/span><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><link rel='stylesheet' type='text\/css' id='cp-google-fonts' href='https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=http:\/\/Bitter|Lato|Libre+Baskerville|Montserrat|Neuton|Open+Sans|Pacifico|Raleway|Roboto|Sacramento|Varela+Round|Lato|Open%20Sans|Libre%20Baskerville|Montserrat|Neuton|Raleway|Roboto|Sacramento|Varela%20Round|Pacifico|Bitter' media='none' onload = 'if(media!=&quot;all&quot;)media=&quot;all&quot;'>\t\t\n\t\t<div data-form-layout=\"cp-form-layout-1\" class=\"cp-module cp-modal-popup-container cp_id_c463a cp-flat-discount-container cp-inline-modal-container \" data-style-id =\"cp_id_c463a\"  data-module-name =\"modal\" data-close-gravity = \"1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-6636bcb6638ad cp-modal-inline cp-do-not-close-inline  smile-3DRotateBottom  global_modal_container do_not_close  \"  data-scheduled=false  data-closed-cookie-time=\"30\" data-conversion-cookie-time=\"90\"  data-modal-id=\"cp_id_c463a\"  data-modal-style=\"cp_id_c463a\"  data-option=\"smile_modal_styles\" data-placeholder-font=\"inherit\"data-custom-class = \"cp-trigger-cp_id_c463a cp-cp_id_c463a cp-open\"data-class = \"content-6636bcb6638ad\"data-load-on-refresh = \"enabled\"data-load-on-count = \"\" data-affiliate_setting =\"0\"  data-overlay-animation = \"smile-3DRotateBottom\"     data-form-action = disappear data-form-action-time =10  data-tz-offset = \"0\"data-image-position = \"\"data-placeholder-color = \"\"data-timezonename = \"wordpress\"data-timezone = \"0\"  style=\" \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-modal cp-modal-custom-size\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-width:625px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-animate-container\"  data-overlay-animation = \"smile-3DRotateBottom\"  data-exit-animation=\"smile-bounceOutDown\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-modal-content \"   style = \"box-shadow:0px 0px 5px 0px rgba(86,86,131,0.6);-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 5px 0px rgba(86,86,131,0.6);-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 5px 0px rgba(86,86,131,0.6);border-radius: 0px;-moz-border-radius: 0px;-webkit-border-radius: 0px;border-style: dashed;border-color: rgb(44, 62, 80);border-width:  px;border-width:3px;\" >\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-modal-body cp-flat-discount  cp-no-padding \" style = \"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-modal-body-overlay cp_cs_overlay\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);;;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- BEFORE CONTENTS -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cp-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-modal-body-inner\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;-moz-border-radius: 0px;-webkit-border-radius: 0px;border-style: dashed;border-color: rgb(44, 62, 80);border-width:  px;border-width:3px;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 cp-text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-title-container \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cp-title cp_responsive\" style=\"color: #2B3D4F;\"><span class=\"cp_responsive cp_font\" data-font-size=\"20px\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span data-font-size=\"24px\">Learn Japanese with Yuta<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-desc-container \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-description cp_responsive\" style=\"color: #3F4E5C;\"><span class=\"cp_responsive cp_font\" data-font-size=\"14px\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span data-font-size=\"17px\">Sign up and learn real-life Japanese that real-life Japanese people use<br \/>\r\nNo unnatural, out-dated \"textbook\" Japanese<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cp-form-container\">\t          \t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" class=\"cp-form-css\">.content-6636bcb6638ad .cp-form-container label:not(.cp-label) {    display:none;}.content-6636bcb6638ad .cp-form-container label {    color: rgb(153, 153, 153); 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BTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Eu1wwp6S9xtJlLdBwlMCVRVcyfHCrEpc_AIz0RAuoEzGY2UFr7FAMKJfUt-usicKKudFNzBKoRTVevyqQrzVEJ7TMEg-hHuETo8hkERkLYEgmAepofiy2z3Ww29nGi_hAMK1PQR_\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BTS<\/strong> isn\u2019t just a K-pop band anymore, it\u2019s a global sensation! So it\u2019s no surprise to see the <strong>Bulletproof Boy Scouts<\/strong> on the list! And <strong>BTS<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about music; They have worked closely with <strong>UNICEF<\/strong> for the <strong>Love Myself Campaign<\/strong> to spread the message of self-love among the youths of the world. Their songs focus heavily on themes related to self-love, mental health, suicide, woman empowerment and more. This made them the first artist in the Republic of Korea to raise funds for a global campaign!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think they are so cool, even as a guy. I really like them\u201d, the BTS fan stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. YOASOBI<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YOASOBI<\/strong> is a Japanese music duo and the interesting fact about them is that most of their work is based on novels and short stories. Their debut, <strong><em>Yoru ni Kakeru<\/em><\/strong><strong> (Racing into the Night)<\/strong> is based on the novel <strong><em>Thanatos no Y\u016bwaku <\/em><\/strong><strong>(Temptation of Thanatos)<\/strong>, <strong>written by Mayo Hoshino<\/strong>. \u201cIt&#8217;s upbeat, and the lyrics are based on a novel. It\u2019s fun to compare the song to the actual book\u201d, a fan commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/XoUmFe7EZSEEtSSVL7Xr1eVSBs2D1eaTz9iqqwKf3920YdQp55C8lxy0m53NTS2ELrqtJZTkRwEmhk7O99poThLI1fNzMd_dWGpgy7P9Fmu5cJp0Nj0c3NJyqs4VudIQ3zm-W0Bq\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Legend has it that Thanatos was the personification of death in ancient Greek folklore. And as per the book and the lyrics, the protagonist&#8217;s lover perceives him as Thanatos. Due to this delusion, she tries to commit suicide several times, so as to please the \u2018dreaded entity\u2019, aka her boyfriend, only to be saved by him after each attempt. In the end, the protagonist finally decides to jump off the cliff with her to please her, realizing that they were Thanatos for each other and can rest forever peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/JV27Rceubwa5fCU24N1FRHMfiu74fqZYcFm2zz13_vAQ2zyweIUK_7f06RZXoh4DmD-ti2quRh1wq9-2JVVZ9QNAwOYBx332lyfwPTuUQY5m4NQ7zfomBLXHw8BN3W6NNMaQtUp6\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YOASOBI<\/strong> consists of <strong>Ayase<\/strong> (who is responsible for lyrics, composition, and production) and <strong>Ikura<\/strong> (the vocalist). They also have few supporting members who are responsible for guitar, drums, bass and keyboard chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vocalist (Ikura) is cute and I like her\u201d, the avid fan told us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. TWICE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/gxnMmlKmijUVY-ytoonYh6ZWmSZr2FSeHtf3ljm6YnyW1Bik4XIO1em7tTggKXVAWhogEh_T-Dqi28VxJQdsOhozOCzHWuVvH7Pkou2Z83FmKThVXJlXFUkfN9g_usENgVV8LCjn\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TWICE <\/strong>is a Girls K-Pop band with 9 members, formed by JYP Entertainment. We asked one of the fans about her bias, which turned out to be <strong>Sana<\/strong>. \u201cI like a member called Sana. She&#8217;s a bit airheaded, but her actions and her voice are cute\u201d, she said. Sometimes we are attracted to our idols for being awkward and vulnerable, probably because it reminds us that they are human beings like us and makes their behaviour quite relatable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked a <strong>TWICE<\/strong> fan about her favorite song. \u201cIt&#8217;s a new song by <strong>TWICE<\/strong> called <strong><em>Fanfare<\/em><\/strong>. I like the rhythm and dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Michael Jackson<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/UjDpp1zf43b6gi-q42MWzvJ5djVSlZ5cDqHEhTuvrvWq9UhDA1eOZP1rj5yhFtTdUZrsWM-66yAuR6BgL7JdTVPeVnBDarraYmW6cRtnUDBxGM8TcLnbLcg41dvohb9Hkb0TeS6x\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The King of Pop: MJ<\/strong>, is one of the most popular singers and dancers to have ever lived! His charisma and the musical imprint he left has crossed international borders. But to our surprise, this is the only western musical thing we stumbled upon in our interview, other than <strong>Rihanna<\/strong>! \u201cMy guy said MJ wow did not expect that\u201d, a user (FenerX) commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/d_hKjWo9GFTLQyyHxLsHmGnbOBNiU8TtmLZen3UzVIFSFOs8AIbJLfyjcM7PP736JnsdUzb9SKqs2deusQmgvQppVSMqZLm9rOjCeTWXfBN9vXp_i1_oc1iNR0v1Hbe4bTmvLGEU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after he passed away in 2009, <strong>Michael Jackson<\/strong> still has a big, loyal fandom and will always be remembered for his iconic Moonwalk. <strong><em>Smooth Criminal, Thriller<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>and <strong><em>Billie Jean<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>are some of his popular singles. \u201cI like his Moonwalk and Zero Gravity Dance in <strong><em>Smooth Criminal<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, the fan stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. SixTONES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/xBDiEZtVS6ah6DFZ-3k9SzG3eC_7VR1V1frG9_rZPedNBpuXmgkRwqrLH6qWGkEtVkOGfIwzHhZy-xUODlPQL9stwuX6BVsSBw472uHwR_XJTQPlvgfn1qT5IMo-7tzqHh8feEcS\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just songs, boy bands and their members are also loved for their quirky trait, and <strong>SixTONES<\/strong>, a J-Pop boy band <strong>created by Johnny &amp; Associates<\/strong> in 2015, falls under this category. \u201cThey all get along well and they are funny too\u201d, a <strong>SixTONES<\/strong> fan said. \u201cWhich member do you like the most?\u201d, we asked her. \u201c<strong>Hokuto Matsumura<\/strong>. He looks cool, but he&#8217;s also funny\u201d, she replied back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WGD_A9b1be4BOODpdSeIYIW_7VntDpnap1el394g3uX3iYtMfuh4Uw6boikGrmV_m4u5T1LEaOdJvip9ZN7yb358VsacpNOUFVliDYKhCvIdUoDrXP66Zp5vakRgx7ucla0JgxCl\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked these folks about their favorite <strong>SixTONES<\/strong> hits, and they would recommend you to try <strong><em>Navigator<\/em><\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong><em>JAPONICA STYLE<\/em><\/strong><strong> &amp; <\/strong><strong><em>Imitation Rain<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WpkZkQinZlL96m1rstGbqasXH4Qw9Xh5lE5OhMwWbtOVSr5ZPRepJFjKoNdzEN0HQNbeGKO2wyMMd2NQk3CahzhcEbmrP3b57laDYGGmtYUbwANWj8wOBpxgW6hGDCfNgSAWjrMU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey (<strong>SixTones<\/strong> and <strong>Snow Man<\/strong>)<strong> <\/strong>are different from other Johnny\u2019s groups in a good way!\u201d, a fan giggled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. GOT7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/s2ZeaH1moQPRJRurR3NkanGh52pJFJKrb837RmEFZNsLCzH34KZHhzAloyaqMLuJmlRf7G6C6B_2tI2YNDshatUxR6gwjiZUPsWBl14TM4ocmrFoEeJ6-q6EDN86rjGV28zJs1ve\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the rumors of <strong>GOT7\u2019s<\/strong> probable disbanding after their contract with <strong>JYP Entertainment<\/strong> came to an end this January, the boy band\u2019s popularity continues to grow worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The past 7 years have been the best years of my life. Nothing is coming to an end, just the beginning. The seven of us are going to continue to bring you guys the best version of us till the end. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GOT7FOREVER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GOT7FOREVER<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WnRK852Txd\">pic.twitter.com\/WnRK852Txd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mark Tuan (@marktuan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marktuan\/status\/1348138660009369601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The band members are currently focusing on their solo projects. Also, <strong>Park Jinyoung<\/strong> has recently signed a contract with <strong>BigHit Entertainment<\/strong>, which may come as good news for multiple K-Pop fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RUN AWAY<\/em><\/strong> by <strong>GOT7<\/strong> is adored by their fans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/gMu_FCDAPn2zjhJ-94xMUKxfubkrkrjihdNNp1MqU6he-Zpdv-gpNzfySed3wu1Gqv69E7tKFBMgpCBhGqwbZkKU0c28FKH6M-ExuJTpQaEXVSaBBaUR_M8gd71dn5s4qj-1UGzh\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI like the lyrics. It goes- <em>Run away with me<\/em>\u201d, a <strong>GOT7<\/strong> fan grinned.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BONUS: Of course, we had some non-mainstream and lesser-known recommendations! And they are worth checking out!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cX3_V1WrvVoT6GIyD6qKgIHcc-2DbMkCi-ljI-8g2UElZ5G5AwHuLc_e60GIdak38ULfLbs8x_P5Q8bXcJL-VqYUFCEG7qn_QrRSZKxzq7B6i-jnU52C5tlBpCtxvYDwaarXJIM0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ZOC\u2019s<\/strong><strong><em> Danshari Kareshi (Throwaway Boyfriend)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>is an interesting song and tells the story of how a girl ends her toxic relationship and gets revenge on the boy who cheated on her. \u201cIt gets quite messy!\u201d, the <strong>ZOC<\/strong> fan told us. \u201cTheir faces are cute, and their voices are very feminine and cute too\u201d, she further added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OhaYlb_dbu3AoSRFydA5pza_olYF_svlBu6ckmgQkOn66lG9je44NJMeGnA9CAHlRL8fr820xuwupg8IKt_ZBIc9NsQ1piMXUrRbFzPlgMF7C1JvHM-JsKMrN7CeeCY0h24kDP7J\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ATEEZ<\/strong> is a boy band from South Korean, known for their dancing skills and producing hits like <strong><em>WONDERLAND, INCEPTION<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/AfuP78URGaLh0FpJ294ULNUwVfkAF1GBER4CtrULpawTyqnSIGxPLkOIkqrZpCy7vQfAVR7DchTRYGeCTTiUHfaI-ZwXi-Iwpl3LctqWVKvBMXMMSo9rSz36gIilijYUguutqazi\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Niji (Rainbow)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>is a popular song by the Japanese Pop group, <strong>AAA<\/strong>. \u201cI get excited listening to it,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and I like the voices of all the members\u201d, a fan commented. And not to mention, they have a catchy name: <strong>Attack All Around (AAA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ju5cJLYFeD3JuWRlsg9Q3wCBjqkrrrq_ff5BIpNU4gjZW-rS1nLtOuiMRa_jkfR-O2lyIvs26judFrLkpdoRkpM-fhd5q5-AtXaxRkS5-VuBjeA0CVOGP1nO_LdjyBd-md389AYs\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enter the less explored world of <strong>Japanese Hip-Hop<\/strong>, do try <strong><em>Shogen (Testimony) <\/em><\/strong>by<strong> Lamp Eye<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s the root of Japanese Hip-Hop. If you listen to this, you get hip-hop. It is the pinnacle of hip-hop\u201d, a fan mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/LcwHhduO0Dxxsqq-RVv4uVessHarJshj0SQJAoYRGCGZRjWesgz-FDINQkXmnVi7RJtnwnn6-drPNccbGEn6LrOF7Lsdicg-Izp0mAYzgPfpXFecZXFAo8OHKmPbFSm5WN2e5L1j\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <strong><em>Irotoridori (Multi-colored)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>by <strong>Yuzu<\/strong>! They have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6GOLuJjV2kU\">whacky music video<\/a> and also made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9K2GIEaUHkA\">another version of the song<\/a> with the pop-rock band, <strong>Ikimono Gakari<\/strong>. The <strong>Ikimono Gakari<\/strong> version has some touch of the <strong>acapella style<\/strong> to it. \u201cI like the voices that flow from their faces\u201d, a Yuzu fan stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/2suVPh9JBvooQ2gMoEzPsmB994PL0nkzD_Vof-VBHpFSAn-DEZ7vRtf3UKmXn2b3eLUb4GnPwr-M-1JHvlEOOO5Oj-mFn9j1L-iBF6qWxYMm3NyBSQs7J_ws600a6e5oIwzFioOM\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Groups like <strong>Arashi<\/strong> and <strong>Johnny\u2019s West<\/strong> are admired for their funny personalities. \u201cWhen they sing, they really shine, but they also have funny aspects too\u201d, the Arashi fan remarked. \u201cThe song I&#8217;m into right now is called <strong><em>One Love<\/em><\/strong>.<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>Also,<strong><em> Dear Snow. <\/em><\/strong>&#8220;One Love&#8221; is a mainstream love song and it makes my heart pound\u201d, she further added. Her friend was a <strong>Johnny\u2019s West<\/strong> fan and here\u2019s what she admired about them: \u201cThey&#8217;re not \u2018cool\u2019 in a conventional way, but they&#8217;re still cool. They can also do funny things so casually\u201d, she added. Her favorite <strong>Johnny\u2019s West<\/strong> song is <strong><em>Shouko (Evidence)<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cUntil now, the band only sang silly songs, but they finally made a cool one\u201d, she laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/D668L1JqSNnmNVVnDkAvyBSd_H89zRN0W_-OjcV0GC74xi1SA9GzPSbf-HqpcFVMiMSIt9qhbz6hHigcNzaBbB7Oz0sQvPkLP-gNMptlDEYvEqdN8WzrQaNYKvUdFRnHzAGpehaj\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes people can also admire the agencies behind the bands. \u201cIt&#8217;s not an artist, but I like groups under Stardust agency, like Super Dragon for example. I&#8217;m into groups like that. I can tell that the members get along very well. Their songs are good, and their faces are handsome\u201d, the above person told us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/QuDblOyo9ce3FZf6Bq_imLrPb2UNmnkOMqSNGpI8v0w9zr4DWsPQoL6lgETQrX7cz6QRn9Zkw1lqTAgbiyZTGZP44VgGqGNJTTB4I8IuyWKbfmgXud_s1l6f2UVmcXImRAs7dKVO\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked another person about her favorite songs. \u201cI like everything by <strong>Rihanna<\/strong>. Recently, I\u2019m into songs by <strong>Iri<\/strong>; Like <strong><em>Sparkle<\/em><\/strong>, because it\u2019s cool!\u201d, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/N7MkFsLF66XR7I5MI9Ct1Y72yDwJ2y368xKO5NgcNXF-3UXdqhRn_avCB6TlQ11jxOjFnjtI2nXUUm3QrUtB_Gr3RndWlI_P186tUwyjC5TihbQ0V79Xq8afvNMdy-rXkbFaCGwE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We found an enthusiastic fan sporting a T-Shirt of his favorite band. \u201cI&#8217;m into a song called <strong><em>Baseball Bat <\/em><\/strong>(by <strong>SiM<\/strong>). There&#8217;s a lot going on in the world, but listening to this is refreshing\u201d, he told us. \u201cIt&#8217;s by a band called <strong>SiM<\/strong>, and I&#8217;m wearing their shirt right now. They&#8217;re a <strong>reggae-punk band<\/strong>, but they incorporate many <strong>different styles and genres<\/strong> in their music. Their songs give off a completely new feeling and really hit you hard or pierce your heart. The lyrics are extreme too, but still good\u201d, he added further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4mh4kU4Tm1_Co2BV54tEFq-RTVLOrIMDZAKS8K6wke8cmUa6Q7jm6PhjS9uwOAQPlHboz9aPtODcJ3OITDbYYPchbs_AftLWNoUgi9C6Ufb9udKgME0mpF16pZkAnrMQNW6IPyBe\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We found a fan of yet another Johnny\u2019s boy band. And it\u2019s none other than <strong>Naniwa Danshi<\/strong>! <strong><em>Diamond Smile <\/em><\/strong>was her favorite song by the band. \u201cThey&#8217;re cool, cute, funny, and hard-working. I like it all!\u201d, she giggled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ug-GnW6WluNkXMM_IWNCV4DYOr_AlDogCSGdcjLmxdBPAkE_QWEQsS61N-ntNux5hz37xVx-_L1L3IH3hWCfyzUE7eXKzwudcQdMM1yCjiJzaG0MO97LItyDY9H3YSh5pcCVUrxL\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A fan chuckled and said, \u201cI listen to a lot of K-Pop. Artists like <strong>AB6IX<\/strong> and <strong>Wanna One<\/strong>. At first, I just liked the members but their songs are good too and they are good at singing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TikTok is also popularizing numerous songs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Y9c4XJNcMYCcy_G5a4sG6WA3fR8No7bcnfLAysLJr-Q5dCcz7i2JKAxvToSb9OnlKqeVJWtyheCY_gZtKktmpPs2IKaMVsk77hKKnmjNmzn0BAVnpo-6XmM3JhOv4O2AGvSJtLur\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI listen to a lot of songs that are on TikTok. For example, <strong><em>Kinmokusei (Osmanthus)<\/em><\/strong>. I like songs that are easy-going.\u201d, the above guy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy boosters or calmers, these fans got you covered with their recommendations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/G2jGZo8wk5fNgnnpWo1HcFx5GVze9DwBmJ6IsdDToy8qUvDMTcdxwR10jptGdyq72zazFXsUV2Tevp-zFnSsiwvbai_KKGbkXoWhnOuD7pFttjWPb3u02kpI18oveYdn6y0H2kEK\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kenshi Yonezu\u2019s <\/strong><strong><em>Kanden (Electric Shock)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>is as electrifying and energetic as it\u2019s name!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ty36dVF-qz5JWnfEa7aKjg7SVQyfnccCL_bwT0Rh_bv-pnVz52LQLNn6cfjVfwYFskV810cFunXzjlWKzb7PcubmbGiUssprLssGLm_1RjwIzsPtL4ivd9uiOVshczykzwBahZXg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who want to dance off to a refreshing summer song, <strong><em>Kasukani Kimidatta (It Was Faintly You)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>by <strong>Milk<\/strong> is the perfect recommendation for you! Interesting choices, right? So we asked more about her favorite artists. \u201cOfficial Hige Dandism, Kenshi Yonezu, and also a bit of TWICE. They&#8217;re easy to listen to and the melody enters your ears naturally\u201d, she answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to talk to Japanese people directly to get their interesting opinions? Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yutaaoki.com\/lp\/jp2\/japanese-with-yuta.html?utm_source=www.yutaaoki.com&amp;utm_medium=inline&amp;utm_content=japanese-music-2020\"><strong>Yuta\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>FREE Practical Japanese Lessons<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Written by Deku) Japan is full of rich art &amp; culture! And thanks to the anime culture and their OSTs, people all around the globe are now interested in Japanese music. And not just humans, Japan has singers that don\u2019t even exist! That\u2019s right, we are talking about Hatsune Miku, the face of Vocaloid! 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