Research Project: J-Pop

Matilda

The time has come to think about a topic for my independent research project for BCM320. With the goal in mind to choose a topic relevant to the theme of ‘Digital Asia’ that I know little to nothing about, a few ideas came to mind. However, there was one that stood out and made me want to investigate further. The topic I have decided to focus on for my research is J-Pop, or Japanese Pop.

This topic stood out to me for the main reason that all I knew about it was mostly in the name: Japanese Pop. I know it is a form of pop music, originating from Japan, and I have heard little bits and pieces that make me think it is somewhat wacky and out there. My understanding so far of this genre is that the ‘J’  in J-Pop means more or less a sense of…

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