Hear Japan differently — the instruments, the voices, and the songs that crossed the world.

Japanese music is having a global moment — city pop is in your feed, anime openings chart worldwide — and knowing the sounds behind it makes every listen richer.

By the end

You will be able to identify and talk about Japan's major musical sounds, from the shakuhachi to city pop, and know where each one came from and where to hear it.

Who this is for

Anyone curious about Japanese music who wants real context without needing a single word of Japanese.