[Ska Punk / Ska Core] A Roundup of Japanese Ska Bands

The music genre “ska,” born in Jamaica, has spread into a variety of styles since its inception, and here in Japan many bands influenced by ska are active.

Even within ska, there’s a wide range: from groups that play authentic ska to bands that fuse ska with elements of punk or metal for a mixed sound—there’s truly a rich variety.

In this article, we’ve compiled a broad definition of Japanese ska bands: not only the classic, orthodox ska bands, but also ska-core and ska-punk groups, as well as bands without horn sections that still evoke a ska feel.

If you want to learn about Japanese ska, be sure to check it out!