Classical music by Japanese composers. Recommended classical music.

When we hear the term “classical music,” many of us immediately think of works by well-known foreign composers.

These pieces are often used in various everyday contexts with different arrangements, and there are many works that people have naturally heard at least once and can name right away.

However, if you’re asked to name classical works by Japanese composers, fewer people may be able to answer quickly.

Here, we focus on classical music composed by Japanese composers and highlight representative works.

This is recommended even for those who regularly enjoy classical music but haven’t listened much to works by Japanese composers.