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City pop

What is City pop?

Glossy Japanese pop of the late 1970s-80s, evoking urban nightlife and seaside leisure.

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Vue nocturne de Tokyo illuminée, gratte-ciels et néons évoquant l'ambiance urbaine de la city pop.

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City Pop: The Global Revival of a Forgotten Sound

The story of Japanese city pop, the bubble-era sound resurrected by YouTube and TikTok. From Takeuchi Mariya to Matsubara Miki, a worldwide revival decades later.

April 28, 2026Read

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