The Music Of Japan Includes A Wide Array Of Performers In Distinct Styles Both Traditional And Modern. The Oldest Forms Of Traditional Japanese Music Are Shōmyō Buddhist Chanting And Gagaku Orchestral Court Music Both Of Which Date To The Nara And Heian Periods. The Modern Japanese Music Scene Ranges From Rock Electro Noise Drone Avant-Garde Jazz Ambient Punk Folk Metal Reggae Salsa And Tango To Country Music And Hip Hop. Local Music Often Appears At Karaoke Venues Which Is On Lease From The Record Labels. The Old Japanese Music Has No Specific Beat And Is Calm. The Music Is Improvised Most Of The Time. The Word For Music In Japanese Is 音楽 ongaku Combining The Kanji 音 "on" Sound With The Kanji 楽 "gaku" Fun Comfort . Read More On Last.Fm. User-Contributed Text Is Available Under The Creative Commons By-SA License Additional Terms May Apply. Japanese Every artist, every band, and every song you can imagine, from the newest to the oldest, are easily accessible through Frogtoon Music. Get ready to indulge yourself and allow the music to enrich your soul, ignite your passion, awaken your emotions, and bring back some beautiful memories. The following is a directory of top artists and bands from Japan:
