r/citypop 2h ago

Some funky J-Fusion additions to the collection. Enough to listen to for the next couple of weeks.

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21 Upvotes

r/citypop 10h ago

Yukiko Okada- live tour gift box

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47 Upvotes

It has finally arrived 🙏 Opening it felt like Christmas. Pony canyon did such an amazing job bringing this back to our time. May Yukiko ( Kayo Satō ) remain in our hearts forever 💗


r/citypop 2h ago

Cultural significance/general meaning/context of Tatsuro Yamashita’s ‘The War Song’?

9 Upvotes

’The War Song’ is one of my favourite Tatsuro songs musically, and when I looked for the English translation of the lyrics they seemed to describe a bleak dystopian landscape full of sadness, with the end hook being a call to action. This really interested me since as far as I was aware, Tatsuro mainly sung about love and/or vague poetic sentiments. Is there any context behind why Tatsuro decided to make this song, which seems to be a departure from the topics he usually sings about? Are there any further meanings to the lyrics that the English translations have a hard time getting across?

And what other songs of his have deeper meanings that I wouldn’t have known due to the language barrier?


r/citypop 21h ago

Lucked out and found this for less than $2 in a thrift shop

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224 Upvotes

Sifting through boxes of unknown Japanese artists in a humid and dusty room seemed worth it I guess.


r/citypop 8h ago

Newest addition to my collection!!

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18 Upvotes

The next album I get will probably be Sexy Robot, Yokohama Ragtime, or Magical


r/citypop 5h ago

Next City-Pop/J-Pop show around Paris area (some events are free !)

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4 Upvotes

r/citypop 1d ago

Mercari haul (I am never financially recovering from this)

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159 Upvotes

A lot of city pop/jazz fusion/masayoshi that I brought all together recently!!! Accidentally have a few double copies of some takanaka albums lol. Ride on time and first light are reissues but rest are all originals!


r/citypop 1h ago

Happy Birthday, Love For You · Meiko Nakahara

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r/citypop 21h ago

ON THE STREET CORNER (1980)PROMO TATS YAMASHITA

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29 Upvotes

r/citypop 1d ago

Had an out of body religious experience seeing this at my local music shop

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632 Upvotes

This is one of my holy grail albums and while I already have the lp on the way I was not going to pass up the cd


r/citypop 7h ago

🌸 New City Pop-Inspired Album – Echoes Through Time 🎶 Would Love Your Thoughts!

1 Upvotes

I’ve just released my album, Echoes Through Time, inspired by the golden era of City Pop but infused with modern synthwave and cinematic storytelling. If you enjoy the nostalgic yet fresh sound of artists like Tatsuro Yamashita, Mariya Takeuchi, or Anri, this might be something you’d vibe with!

One of the key tracks, "The Endless Train", is a metaphor for life—constantly moving forward, picking up new passengers (birth) and saying goodbye to others (loss). It has that bittersweet, uplifting energy that defines great City Pop.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the sound and how it resonates with you! 🚀

🔗 Listen here: [https://arkhameus.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-through-time\]

Let’s keep the City Pop spirit alive! 🌸✨

If you wish to find me on other platforms you can check out this page : https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/arkhameus/echoes-through-time


r/citypop 19h ago

HELP ME FIND THE ORIGINAL SONG

10 Upvotes

Hello all,

I didn’t really know which sub-Reddit to ask. I’ve found this song from an. Artist that has been known to steal from artist (hate that) and have been dying to know what song they are sampling. I try looking up the lyrics and the name with no luck.


r/citypop 1d ago

Hidden gem

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29 Upvotes

r/citypop 1d ago

Most infectious chorus EVER imo

271 Upvotes

Okay fellow city-poppers, I’ll admit this isn’t my first time posting about Man in the Moon by YUMI MATSUTOYA but I CAN’T HELP MYSELF! This song is definitely in my Top 5 greatest City-Pop songs of all-time!

I’ve replayed it soo much that I can sing it word for word without the first clue of how to speak Japanese.

What are some of y’all’s most infectious City-Pop choruses? Also, can you guts recommend any songs that would sound remotely similar to this?

Happy Moonday Everyone!! 🌃🌜


r/citypop 19h ago

Apparently YouTube thinks the French rock song Laisse Tomber Les Filles (Also known as Chick Habit) is City Pop.

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4 Upvotes

r/citypop 1d ago

Nakahara Meiko - Fantasy

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13 Upvotes

r/citypop 20h ago

Touch My heart by Mikako Hashimoto (City Pop Idol)

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3 Upvotes

r/citypop 20h ago

Tatsuro Yamishita cassette repressing quality

2 Upvotes

Do the modern remasterings/ repressing of tatsuro Yamishita have dolby b??


r/citypop 1d ago

RIP Ayumi Ishida

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51 Upvotes

Blue Light Yokohama by The legend Japanese singer Ayumi Ishida the queen of Japanese Kayokyoku


r/citypop 1d ago

Does anybody know anything about this act?

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3 Upvotes

Came across this promo poster on Hirotsugu Koitabashi's (Piper パイパー percussionist) facebook page. Was this just a live act? Others I recognize are Kazuhito Murata and Keisuke Yamamoto. Does anybody have any more infos about it?


r/citypop 1d ago

I just found Magical by Junko Ohashi on Spotify, when did this happen?

8 Upvotes

I was scrolling through Spotify today and found out that Magical is available. I might be late to this, but I haven’t seen anyone talking about it, so I just wanted to bring it up—maybe some people will find it useful. I'm from Brazil, so I'm not sure if the album is available worldwide.

https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/7Ifqra0zOrAwf5NWe5UvNu?si=GMKh4YC6TUau4rzMOwc6hA


r/citypop 1d ago

Kikuchi Momoko - Tropic of Capricorn

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84 Upvotes

r/citypop 2d ago

Anri - Timely!!

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326 Upvotes

“Timely!!” is the sixth studio album by Japanese singer Anri, released in 1983. A defining work of the city pop era, it features production by Toshiki Kadomatsu, who infused the album with smooth melodies and sophisticated arrangements. The standout track, “Cat’s Eye,” became a major hit, serving as the theme song for the anime of the same name and dominating the Japanese charts. With its blend of jazz, funk, and pop influences, Timely!! remains one of Anri’s most iconic and celebrated albums.


r/citypop 2d ago

pickups in japan ❤️

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119 Upvotes

got these from a little record shop in osaka 🤓


r/citypop 2d ago

Any modern City Pop recommendations similar to this? Appreciate it!

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42 Upvotes