Since the late ’70s, few movements in music have captured the excitement of urban Japanese life as City Pop. Rooted in soft rock that drifts stylistically into R&B, funk, jazz and more, the genre is driven by unshakable melodies and thrilling rhythms that reflect the hustle and bustle of life. At its core is a yearning nostalgia, in both its classic and contemporary tracks. This playlist is updated regularly so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.