Where to Start with J-pop

Japanese popular music genre

4509 artists

New to J-pop? Read our getting-started guide

J-pop Artists

About J-pop

What is J-pop?

Japanese popular music genre

Where should I start with J-pop?

Start with "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink. It captures what makes J-pop worth exploring.

What are the best J-pop albums?

The J-pop albums worth hearing first: "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink, "Dream" by Ai, "Eighth World" by Misia, "BDZ" by Twice and "Formula of Love: O+T=<3" by Twice.

How many J-pop artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 4509 J-pop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.