Kayokyoku

Description

Kayokyoku is a style of Japanese pop music that blends traditional Japanese musical elements with Western pop influences. It is characterized by catchy melodies, simple harmonies, and often sentimental or romantic lyrics.

History

Kayokyoku emerged in the post-war era of Japan, around the 1950s and 1960s, as Western music began to influence Japanese popular music. The genre served as a bridge between traditional Japanese music and the burgeoning global pop scene. It dominated Japanese pop music until the 1980s when 'J-pop' began to take over.