Kayokyoku, also known as Showa Era pop, featured a mix of wobbly disco cuts and earnest folk songs. The ‘70s were a particularly golden era for music in Japan, highlighted by midtempo numbers featuring horn blurts and string sections. J-pop's various predecessors—including the sci-fi dance tunes of Pink Lady and the breezy acoustic strumming of five-piece rock band Godiego—captured the feel of the decade.