Masterpieces and hit songs of 80s Japanese pop (kayōkyoku)

The ’80s were full of hit songs, weren’t they?

Here are some especially recommended classics and hits from the era’s signature kayōkyoku tunes.

It’s a timeless, legendary playlist that rewrote the history of Japanese music—one we want both those who spent their youth back then and those who didn’t to listen to.

We feature a wide range of artists, from bands and singer-songwriters to idols.

A karaoke contest limited to this decade would be a blast, wouldn’t it?