City Popular

City Pop consists of a variety of music from the 1970s to the 1980s, and Japanese City Pop has been gaining in popularity. In this presentation, you will get a perspective from Love Talkin' about why the music is so popular. Jam with us and enjoy the chill vibes.

K-Pop Jeopardy

Are you a walking K-Pop encyclopedia? Do you breathe, eat, and sleep K-Pop? Then let's play some K-Pop Jeopardy! Grab 3–4 of your friends as a team and compete in a fun yet competitive trivia game. From K-Pop and K-Dramas to old-school K-Pop, webtoons, and movies, let's see if you know your stuff!

K-Pop's Second Gen Paved the Way

While K-Pop is hugely popular today, the seeds of its eventual popularity were planted well over a decade ago. The mid to late-2000s were known as K-Pop's second generation, one of K-Pop's most beloved eras. This era featured the debut of some of K-Pop's most iconic acts, singers that would set the stage for K-Pop's eventual explosion in the third and now fourth generations.

More Than City Pop

The recent popularity of City Pop has brought new eyes to the world of '80s Japanese Pop. Join A-to-J Connections as we examine the various bands, genres, and songs that helped define one of the most memorable decades in music. Chart toppers like Kenji Sawada, THE CHECKERS, Hikaru GENJI, REBECCA, and YMO cross paths with City Pop artists like ANRI, Hiroaki Igarashi, Mariya Takeuchi, and many others! Chances are you'll discover something new, or you can just stop by for all the great music!

Music of The Lost Decade

The '90s in Japan were marred by economic turmoil and recession. Despite this, the "Lost Decade" would produce some of the most popular Japanese music ever. Join A-to-J Connections as we take a look at what topped the charts in the '90s and check out music not often heard outside of Japan. Artists like KAN, Kome Kome CLUB, Mr. Children, KinKi Kids, GLAY, and more will be discussed along with their many record-breaking songs. Stop by to possibly learn something new and stay for the awesome music!