Japan

ese J-pop group

Japan was an influential British band that formed in 1974, initially associated with the glam rock movement of the mid-1970s. However, they are best known for their transition to a more sophisticated art pop and new wave style later in their career. The band consisted of David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), and Rob Dean (guitar, left in 1981). Japan's early work was characterized by a somewhat garish glam aesthetic, but they evolved to incorporate elements of electronic music, post-punk, ambient, and world music, particularly on their later albums.