How Japanese City Pop Took Over the World, Twice!

This is the story of how 40-year-old Japanese songs captivated the hearts of Gen Z and Millennials

Nov 23, 2023

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You've probably jammed out to the catchy beats of Miki Matsubara's "Midnight Door ~ Stay With Me" or found yourself humming along to Mariya Takeuchi's "Plastic Love" without realizing you're part of a global phenomenon.

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