Junko Takeuchi Merch

City Pop is a genre of music popular in Japan in the late 70s and 80s blending pop, jazz, and funk to create a pristine-sounding style of music meant to reflect the booming economic and technological prosperity taking place in Japan in the time period. The genre saw a resurgence in popularity in the 2010s thanks to its popularity in the Vaporwave community and several songs which gained millions of views on YouTube thanks to frequently appearing in the “recommended” sections below other videos.

Full Moon by Junko Yagami, released in 1983, is a significant album in the city pop genre, embodying the essence of early 80s music. The album features tracks like "Tasogare No Bay City," "Naturally," and "Full Moon," showcasing a blend of pop, funk, and jazz influences. With a total of 11 songs, Full Moon highlights Yagami's versatile vocals and includes contributions from talented musicians like Chuei Yoshikawa on acoustic guitar and Ken Yajima on electric guitar.

City Pop is a genre of music popular in Japan in the late 70s and 80s blending pop, jazz, and funk to create a pristine-sounding style of music meant to reflect the booming economic and technological prosperity taking place in Japan in the time period. The genre saw a resurgence in popularity in the 2010s thanks to its popularity in the Vaporwave community and several songs which gained millions of views on YouTube thanks to frequently appearing in the “recommended” sections below other videos.