Although the music business in the rest of the world has shifted towards downloads and streaming, in Japan the compact disc is still king. Japan’s domestically recorded music makes up a majority of this market, but Japanese consumers are also known for enjoying Western music, since Japanese artists often fuse traditional and western music to create hybrid styles such as J-Pop and some modern variations of Enka. This page shall provide you with an overview of some recent developments within the Japanese music sector.
Table of Contents
- The Japanese Market
- Production Overview
- Digital Music
- Music Videos
- Exporting Music to Japan
- European Music in Japan
- Inviting Japanese artists to Europe
- music instruments market in Japan
- Annual Report
- Further Reading
- Relevant Organisations and Trade Fairs