In 1982 (Shōwa 57), Japanese music was released on records and performed in concerts, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals.
[4][5] The 24th Osaka International Festival (Japanese: 大阪国際フェスティバル) was held from 9 to 26 April 1982.
[13] An Asian Music Forum was held in the Hibiya Public Hall and broadcast on JOQR.
[41] The music of The Wizard of Oz is by Joe Hisaishi and includes songs by Mitsuko Horie.
[42][43][44][45] The song "Bamboo Houses", by Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Sylvian, reached number 30 on the UK singles chart.