No exploration of Japanese music would be complete without a dive into the world of J-Pop. Short for Japanese popular music, J-Pop is hard to define. It encompasses a wide breadth of genres and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. J-Hope earns his first No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart with ...

The 11-piece group, formed through music competition series ‘Produce 101 Japan’ is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a greatest hits compilation: “This album was something that we created ...

Legendary DJ KOO shares insights on his career, J-Pop, and uniting audiences with music DJ KOO is a legend in Japanese dance music. As the leader of TRF and a defining figure in J-Pop, he's shaped an ...