What is the development of Japanese pop music (jpop)?

The development history of Japanese pop music (J-Pop) can be traced back to 1950s. At that time, Japan's music industry was still very small, mainly western music. However, with the rapid development of Japan's economy, the music industry has also begun to grow. In 1960s and 1970s, Japan's music industry experienced a golden period, and many famous singers and bands appeared. Such as Sakamoto Kei, Toshihiko Tanaka, Yamaguchi Momoe and so on.

The 1980s and 1990s were the golden age of Japanese pop music. During this period, Japanese pop music began to expand globally and achieved great success on a global scale. Many famous Japanese singers and bands rose during this period, such as B'z, SMAP, perfume and so on.