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City Pop Revival Movement

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A revival and reassessment movement of sophisticated urban pop music culture from 1980s Japan. Works by artists like Mariya Takeuchi and Tatsuro Yamashita gained renewed international appreciation, becoming a major movement domestically and globally in the 2010s. Discovered by new generations through digital distribution and streaming services, it symbolizes Showa-era prosperity and urban nostalgia, influencing contemporary producers worldwide.

Last catalogued:2026-04-28Editor: JAPAN IP CATALYSTEditorial policyReferences: See web links below

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Subcategory:Music

Location:Tokyo

Time Period:1980-present

Influence:Global

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