Top tracks — play these first
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Sakura Start here — Opening with delicate melodies, this track beautifully encapsulates themes of fleeting beauty and nostalgia, setting an emotional tone for the album.
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Bolero! — With its infectious rhythm and catchy chorus, this song exemplifies the blend of traditional elements and modern pop that defines 'Japonism'.
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miyabi-night — This track showcases a more mature sound with its smooth R&B influences, highlighting the group's vocal harmonies and lyrical sophistication.
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the Deep End — The darker undertones and introspective lyrics provide a contrast to the album's brighter moments, revealing the depth of Arashi's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- celebratory energy for gatherings
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- cultural richness in every track
- consistent journey with satisfying resolution
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek abrupt shifts in tempo
Where this album fits
- Themes
- traditional Japanese sounds· cultural celebration· nostalgic love ballads
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Japonism' marked the group's fifteenth studio album during a period when Arashi was solidifying their status as J-pop icons. This release followed their highly successful 2013 album 'Love', further enhancing their mainstream appeal and demonstrating their evolution in sound and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hey! Say! JUMP· SMAP· Exile
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Sakura Start here 4:39
- 2 心の空 4:33
- 3 君への想い 4:53
- 4 Don't you love me? 4:00
- 5 miyabi-night 4:37
- 6 三日月 4:30
- 7 Bolero! 3:38
- 8 Mr. FUNK 4:45
- 9 暁 4:13
- 10 青空の下、キミのとなり 4:04
- 11 Rolling days 5:05
- 12 イン・ザ・ルーム 3:18
- 13 マスカレード 4:50
- 14 MUSIC 3:38
- 15 伝えたいこと 4:39
- 16 Japonesque 4:11
Disc 2
- 1 僕らがつないでいく 4:25
- 2 the Deep End 3:27
- 3 Make a wish 4:24
- 4 ふるさと 4:41
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