British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum.
Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives, which both sold well in the nation of Japan, though nowhere else.
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
1978
1978
1979
1981
1984
Similar artists
Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
Japan members
Current members: David Sylvian, Mick Karn, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri
Former members: Rob Dean
Fans
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On the radio
Stations that played Japan in the last 30 days
- 79×
Szent Korona Rádió - Forrás
Hungary · Classical - 22×
Teenage Kicks Radio
France · Rock - 14×
Super45.fm
Chile · Rock - 13×
Teenage Kicks Radio
United Kingdom · Rock - 10×
SomaFM Underground 80s (128k MP3)
United States · Rock - 9×
SomaFM Underground 80s (128k AAC)
United States · Rock - 8×
New Wave - BestNet Radio
United States · Rock - 7×
Sanctuary Radio (Retro 80s Channel)
United States · Rock - 6×
Nostalgie New Wave
Belgium · Pop - 6×
SomaFM Underground 80s (32k AAC)
United States · Rock - 6×
EchoBeat FM
Chile · Rock - 6×
Metro Love 80s
Bulgaria · Rock
