Cornelius

A music movement centered in Tokyo's Shibuya ward in the mid-1990s. It blended diverse genres including city pop, rock, jazz, and electronic music into experimental sounds. Led by artists like Cornelius, Flipper's Guitar, and Sunny Day Service, it shaped contemporary Japanese music.

A music movement centered in Tokyo's Shibuya ward in the mid-1990s. It blended diverse genres including city pop, rock, jazz, and electronic music into experimental sounds. Led by artists like Cornelius, Flipper's Guitar, and Sunny Day Service, it shaped contemporary Japanese music.

A music movement originating in Shibuya during the 1990s. Characterized by avant-garde blending of sampling, pop, rock, and traditional music elements, it created urban and sophisticated sonic landscapes influenced by Cornelius and Yellow Magic Orchestra aesthetics. With high international recognition, it represents a pinnacle of Japanese pop music innovation and cross-genre experimentation.

A music media culture developed post-war in Japan. Evolving from vinyl LPs through CDs, it regained prominence in the 2010s analog revival. A unique cultural phenomenon blending deep collector culture among enthusiasts with acoustic traditions of jazz coffee houses.

An electronic pop project led by Keigo Oyamada from Tokyo, started in 1993. Known for experimental, multi-layered sound design, Cornelius has also composed music for anime 'Paprika'. They have continuously innovated Japan's music scene by exploring new J-POP possibilities and fusing electronic music with Western influences.

A project by Keigo Oyamada representing Shibuya-kei music. His innovative fusion of pop, electronics, and experimental music defined an era. Albums like 'The First Question Award' and '69/96' profoundly influenced 1990s Japanese music, inspiring countless artists to this day.

A musical style emerging in Shibuya during the 1990s that fused diverse genres including pop, electronica, and jazz. Representative artists include Cornelius, Flipper's Guitar, and Pizzicato Five. This urban and experimental approach introduced new aesthetics to Japanese pop music.