Kayokyoku is a genre of Japanese popular music that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It is characterized by its upbeat, melodic sound and its use of traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. It is often seen as a precursor to the more modern J-pop genre. Kayokyoku songs often feature romantic lyrics and are often used in television dramas and films.

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Playlists featuring Kayokyoku.

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5.8MArtists
73.6MSongs
12.3MAlbums
6.3KGenres
2.5MLabels
493KPlaylists