| Due to the conformist nature of Japanese society, some who have visited and/or lived here may find it hard to believe that there is a strong rock culture in Japan. Especially since rock and roll as it is known tends to go against the very idea of conformism. However, the rocker spirit has found a place for itself in the land of the rising sun. Japanese or J-rock has been around for awhile and has gone through many of the evolutions that western rock has experienced. There is the classic 70's style of rock which can be heard in the early days of bands like Southern All-Stars, and solo stars like Char. Then there are styles that span the 80s and 90s with pop, glam, punk and alternative rock. All leading to today where the mainstream market has a little something for everyone. The list below contains artists who are big in the mainstream and those who have found cult status within their chosen genre. But it is just a taste of what J-rock has to offer. If you have any recommendations for the list please feel free to contact me. Rock On! Jazzman |
| The Alfee B'z B00WY Bump of Chicken Deen Gackt Glay Hyde L'ARC en Ciel Lucifer Pierrot Porno Graffiti Rag Fair |
| SADS ShakaLabbits Siam Shade Sophia The BlueHearts The High-Lows The Mad Capsule Market The Yellow Monkey Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Triceraptors X-Japan |
| J-Rock |
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