J-Pop-ga suki desu-ka?

[theresachan]

I can't really tell what's J-pop and what's J-rock...
Anyway, My favourite on my iPod are songs by K, Hirai Ken (平井堅) and EXILE.
I also listen to Dream, Crystal Kay and Chemistry.
But then, my selection depends on what I can get off my friends... lol.

[Ulver_684]

Another great topic Jpop and jrock I love japanese music since I was 13 years old i start with anime soundtrack then listen to Shina Ringo, Amy Yummy, L arc ciel, and other great singers! Keep it up I'm finding great topics here in this forum!

[firstnamelastnamefirst101]

watashi wa "Asian kungfu generation" ga daisuki desu! I also like Asobi seksu (technically they are american but they have a few japanese songs (and a japanses lead singer) )

[Nate]

Most of my exposure to J-Pop comes from listening to the music in Anime. I keep hearing about the Pillows so I will try to check them out and see what all the hubub is about. My tastes are generally eclectic (everything from techno, jazz, prog rock, celtic, christian, and oldies rock).

Other Japanese artists I like are Keiko Matsui and Hiroshima. Great stuff.

[lulu_chan]

nate, you should definitely check out the Pillows and Asian Kung-Fu generation. It seems alot of people like them here, and I know i enjoy them too.

I found a GREAT radio station that my japanese friend introduced me too....I REALLY enjoy listening to some of their podcast shows. you get introduced, not only to great indie, rock, and pop music from japan, but from around the world.

Here is the link: www.i-radio.fm
I now have an ever-growing list of j-bands i want to get a hold of. The pod casts for each host happens weekly, but there is usually one new show a day, lasting around a half hour. DEFINITELY worth a wee peek.

If you, or anyone check it out, let me know what you think. ^___^

[WCR91]

B'z is the greatest band in history, no doubt. They're one of the most high-selling bands in history, with millions and millions of album sales.

[Ai]

I love Asian Kung-Fu Generation and 175R.
I like to look at Yamapi, not much of a fan of his music, but he's so pretty!

BTW, First post!

[Harv]

There's an interview with Asian Kung Fu Generation here for anyone who is is interested.

All in Japanese of course

[funkfatale]

I love Ajikan too, especially Kimi to iu hana. Ellegarden are great, and although their English is awesome, I prefer their Japanese songs (don't have that whiny American accent). Jitterbug, Starfish and Lost World are three of my favourites.
175R is probably one of the better Japanese bands around, at least, three of the members are pretty talented. What is up with the singer, though! As far as I'm concerned, he ruins that band. Every time I try and listen to their music, I really dig the instrumental openings and catchy riffs, but as soon as the vocalist starts singing...oh, it's like fingernails down a blackboard and I've gotta switch it off. Sack him and get someone who can actually sing, I say! Well, that's my 二円　worth.

[Peter]

Just found this:
http://stage6.divx.com/Japanese_Music_Videos__With_Subs

Some natsukashii songs in there.

[Michelle]

Some Japanese songs I've bookmarked on youtube... some are relatively recent, others quite old ^_^

Realize by Melody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mefr8pa5ivU

サクラ咲ケ by 嵐 (Arashi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxVlokwGIKk

さくら by ケツメイシ (Ketsumeishi)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S7DoeAFLyzI

桜 by 森山直太朗 (Moriyama, Naotarou)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKl4Ws8tIKI

ツバサby アンダーグラフ (Undergraph)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4kLWEyutec

くるりくるり by ナナムジカ (Mujika, Nana)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYPFEHHvLT4

涙そうそう by 夏川りみ (Natsukawa, Rimi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHGWbfM9MHg

ココロオドル by nobodyknows+
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJAh4PmVT2g

プラネタリウム by 大塚愛 (Otsuka, Ai)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHZ6m7ezDbg

Way of Difference by Glay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaShd_r4wak

大切なもの by ロードオブメジャー (Road of Major)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_yEG8kPXnI

Cherry by スピッツ (Spitz)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=870uOpjJf9g

上を向いて by Sakamoto, Kyu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVpZ-l1-Pk

[laughinghyena21]

Some Japanese songs I've bookmarked on youtube... some are relatively recent, others quite old ^_^

Realize by Melody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mefr8pa5ivU

サクラ咲ケ by 嵐 (Arashi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxVlokwGIKk

さくら by ケツメイシ (Ketsumeishi)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S7DoeAFLyzI

桜 by 森山直太朗 (Moriyama, Naotarou)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKl4Ws8tIKI

ツバサby アンダーグラフ (Undergraph)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4kLWEyutec

くるりくるり by ナナムジカ (Mujika, Nana)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYPFEHHvLT4

涙そうそう by 夏川りみ (Natsukawa, Rimi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHGWbfM9MHg

ココロオドル by nobodyknows+
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJAh4PmVT2g

プラネタリウム by 大塚愛 (Otsuka, Ai)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHZ6m7ezDbg

Way of Difference by Glay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaShd_r4wak

大切なもの by ロードオブメジャー (Road of Major)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_yEG8kPXnI

Cherry by スピッツ (Spitz)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=870uOpjJf9g

上を向いて by Sakamoto, Kyu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVpZ-l1-Pk

Doumo

I like the songs they were very nice. I DL'ed.

[Ulver_684]

nate, you should definitely check out the Pillows and Asian Kung-Fu generation. It seems alot of people like them here, and I know i enjoy them too.

I found a GREAT radio station that my japanese friend introduced me too....I REALLY enjoy listening to some of their podcast shows. you get introduced, not only to great indie, rock, and pop music from japan, but from around the world.

Here is the link: www.i-radio.fm
I now have an ever-growing list of j-bands i want to get a hold of. The pod casts for each host happens weekly, but there is usually one new show a day, lasting around a half hour. DEFINITELY worth a wee peek.

If you, or anyone check it out, let me know what you think. ^___^

Great link and radio too! Thank You Lulu-Chan-san!
Your always so sweet!

[weatherbey]

My favorite artist is Yamapi! He does so many drama's aswell!! But generally a fan of Johnneys bands such as NewS and KAT-TUN

[M_D_V]

My favourite Japanese artist is YUI. She's a singer songwriter from Fukuoka. Here's some youtube videos:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=M11LHNcWTtE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qwpRD67xYjk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sh_GAkR7MZw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3gXg25PKYCM