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Kayōkyoku

Kayōkyoku is a genre of popular music in Japan, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and is still popular today. It is a fusion of traditional Japanese music, jazz, blues, and other Western influences. It typically features a smooth vocal melody and lyrical content, often dealing with themes of love and romance. Kayōkyoku has been a major influence on other Japanese music genres such as J-pop and enka.