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1960s
Inspired by Western acts such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, evolves Japanese kayoukyoku pop of the 50s into Japan’s first rock genre. -
1967
The Kabushiki-gaisha Orikon formed. It provides information on the Japanese music industry and its charts are a significant aspect to its popularity. -
1978
The Yellow Magic Orchestra formed, endorsing the Electricpop genre. -
1980
Japanese alternative and noise rock genres flourish. Japanese rock flow into different genres including punk rock , heavy metal, and hardcore rock. -
1982
Japan popularizes the power metal genre. -
1990s
Popular music sees rising use in other media such as film, anime, TV and dramas -
1997
The first Fuji Rock Festival is held -
1999
Glay, a Japanese rock band holds a concert with 200,000 people in attendance, the largest ever in Japan.