List of J-pop artists

This is a list of J-pop artists and groups.

Originally an evolution of jazz, and coined New Music, the style went on to become known as City Pop, music with an urban theme.

Later called Japan-made Pop, the term was shortened to J-pop and now encompasses a wide range of musical styles and genres.

J-pop represents modern pop culture music originating from the country or musical talent of Japan.

9nine at a promotional event, November 2013
Namie Amuro performing at MTV Asia Aid, Bangkok, Thailand, 2005
AKB48 has won several awards in Japanese popular music.
Japanese-American singer Ai 's single " Story " was the sixth single in history to receive a triple million digital certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan .
Berryz Kobo was formed in 2004 and is the most stable group of Hello! Project, with only one senior member.
Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome , an idol girl group established in December 2011
°C-ute , female Japanese pop group within the Hello! Project
Do As Infinity during a "street live", c. 2000
Every Little Thing , popular Japanese band
FLOW , pop and rock band formed in 1998
Golden Bomber , band that won one of the first places in the national Oricon chart
Ayumi Hamasaki , also called Ayu by her fans
Halca (left) and Yucali of HALCALI making hand gestures at Japan Expo , 2007
Koda Kumi performing at the Tokyo leg of Live Earth
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is today one of the most popular singers of the genre.
L'Arc-en-Ciel , a popular rock and J-pop band, active since 1991, consisting of four members
Momoiro Clover Z is ranked as the most popular female idol group according to 2013–2015 surveys. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]
Morning Musume is the longest running female idol group that holds the record for most consecutive top 10 singles for any Japanese artist.
Passpo is a Japanese idol pop girl group under the Platinum Passport.
Perfume is a girl group of J-pop and Electropop, born in Hiroshima, Japan.
SCANDAL at Japan Nite US Tour 2008
Shōta Shimizu performing at Japan Day 2008 in Central Park
Shugo Tokumaru (on guitar) at the Bowery Ballroom
Anna Tsuchiya at Berlinale
Hikaru Utada 's second studio album First Love is the best selling album in Japan.