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Metal

List of Japanese heavy metal bands, listed by popularity with photos when available. This list includes more than just bands, as heavy metal solo <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/music-of-japan-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">artists from Japan</a> are included as well. It's always interesting to see where famous bands got their starts, so use this list to discover some great Japanese music that you've never heard before. The heavy metal <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-that-start-with-a/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands and artists</a> below have played their music all over the world, but they all were formed in Japan. If you think the best Japanese <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-heavy-metal-bands-that-i-know/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">heavy metal band</a> is missing from the list, then feel free to add it at the bottom so it's included with these other great acts. List features bands like LOUDNESS and Akira Takasaki.If you want to answer the questions, "Who are popular heavy metal <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/japanese-rock-bands-and-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from Japan</a>?" and "Which heavy metal bands started in Japan?" then this list will answer your questions.

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Japanese Heavy Metal Bands List

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Japanese Heavy Metal | List of Heavy Metal Bands From Japan

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Alternative Music

List of Japanese <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alternative-bands-and-artists/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">alternative rock bands</a>, listed by popularity with photos when available. This list includes more than just bands, as alternative rock solo <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/music-of-japan-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">artists from Japan</a> are included as well. It's always interesting to see where famous bands got their starts, so use this list to discover some great Japanese music that you've never heard before. The alternative <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/art-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock bands and artists</a> below have played their music all over the world, but they all were formed in Japan. If you think the best Japanese alternative rock band is missing from the list, then feel free to add it at the bottom so it's included with these other great acts. List ranges from Boredoms to Hyde and more.If you want to answer the questions, "Who are popular alternative rock <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/japanese-rock-bands-and-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from Japan</a>?" and "Which alternative rock bands started in Japan?" then this list will answer your questions.

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Japanese Alternative Rock | List of Alternative Rock Bands From Japan

Japanese Music

List of Japan bands, listed by their level of fame. This Japan musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All famous Japan bands are included, as well as many Japan musicians of underground status. This list of Japan musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these famous Japan bands you can click on their names to learn more about them. Bands from every genre are listed here, including rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, jazz, and more.The list you're viewing has a variety of bands in it, like LOUDNESS and Boredoms. If you're wondering, "<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/united-states-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">What bands are</a> from Japan?" or "What is a list of Japan bands?" then this list will answer your questions. {#nodes}

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Avex Trax

List of Avex Trax artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Avex Trax roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Avex Trax <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-that-start-with-a/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands and artists</a> are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Avex Trax band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">artists and bands</a> on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Avex Trax. List features Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and more.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Avex Trax bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Avex Trax?" If any musical artists are missing from this Avex Trax artists list, you can add them at the bottom of the list. {#nodes}

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Pop Music

List of Japanese <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pop-rock-bands-and-musicians/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop rock bands</a>, listed by popularity with photos when available. This list includes more than just bands, as pop rock solo <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/music-of-japan-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">artists from Japan</a> are included as well. It's always interesting to see where famous bands got their starts, so use this list to discover some great Japanese music that you've never heard before. The pop <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/art-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock bands and artists</a> below have played their music all over the world, but they all were formed in Japan. If you think the best Japanese pop rock band is missing from the list, then feel free to add it at the bottom so it's included with these other great acts. Artists here include everything from Hyde to L'Arc-en-Ciel.If you want to answer the questions, "Who are popular pop rock bands from Japan?" and "Which pop rock bands started in Japan?" then this list will answer your questions.

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Japanese Pop Rock | List of Pop Rock Bands From Japan

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Janne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc is a Japanese visual kei rock band from Hirakata, Osaka. Formed in 1996, they have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2007. The band's name is often seen shortened to either "Janne" or "JDA".

Japanese music can encompasses a wide number of genres and artists. For some, music of Japan could signify the traditional music that's associated with Japanese history. For others, it can allude to Japanese bands and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/j-pop-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Japanese pop singers</a>. While traditional Japanese music is obviously different than the Western influenced Japanese bands that emerged during the last century, Japanese music artists' sound varies and thus, generations of Japanese people are attracted to the sounds that come from their native land. No matter what your definition is - either old or new - Japanese bands and singers are some of the most popular in the world.&nbsp;So, what are the best Japanese bands? On such a widely defined list of Japanese music artists has to include the likes of the GazettE, YUI, Nightmare, Alice Nine, NEWS, SMAP and Stereopony. While some of these Japanese bands are from the new generation, they're still considered to be some of the best that Japan has to offer. These Japanese bands have catchy songs and have charted multiple times. This includes all good Japanese music and the best Japanese music.That said, it's up to you to determine what are the best Japanese bands. The music of Japan varies widely, so pick who you think should be considered the best.&nbsp;This list answers the questions "who are the best music of Japan bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest music of Japan musician ever?"&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-songs-about-japan/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular music of japan</a> bands that you might've heard of. {#nodes}

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