Shamisen Electronica Movement

A musical collective that fuses Japanese minyo (folk songs) with global genres including jazz, rock, and world music. Building on regional traditional melodies, it reinterprets them through a global sonic vocabulary. This project simultaneously achieves international cultural representation and contemporary preservation of regional musical heritage.

An ensemble that fuses minyo folk songs performed in traditional Japanese zashiki rooms with electronic acoustics. It leverages the acoustic environment of confined spaces while resonating analog folk melodies with digitally processed sounds. It realizes aesthetic integration of Japan's traditional living spaces with contemporary sound technology.

A solo project by Keigo Oyamada, active since 1995. Cornelius pioneered a distinctive fusion of neo-acoustic, electronic, and pop sounds. As a representative of Tokyo's Shibuya-kei music scene, he gained international acclaim and is renowned for his meticulous production attention to detail.

An innovator of contemporary shamisen music. He revolutionarily applies traditional shamisen techniques to contemporary music, attempting fusion with jazz and rock. As a pioneer in creating new genres by fusing classical music with Japanese traditional instruments, he contributes to Japan's international music cultural outreach.

A virtual singer using Yamaha's Vocaloid voice synthesis. Hatsune Miku, born in Japan, became a global music phenomenon. Users freely create songs, pioneering virtual idol industry as an innovative force.

A cultural phenomenon based on Yamaha's voice synthesis. Centered on Miku, it created a platform for individual creators to freely produce and share music. Combined with Niconico, it established a new Japanese music ecosystem.

A world-renowned composer and pianist from Tokyo. As a member of YMO, he pioneered electronic music, later becoming a master of film composition. His film scores for 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' and 'The Last Emperor' received Academy Award nominations. Known for social activism regarding environmental issues, he internationally advanced Japan's music scene.

The comprehensive production work of electronic music pioneer Yasutaka Nakata. Best known as producer of Perfume, he revolutionized electronic pop and pioneered the fusion of technology and music on a global scale. He has led the internationalization of Japan's electronic music scene and received multiple Grammy nominations, establishing a blueprint for modern J-pop production.