How Did Japan Become Reggae's Next Capital?

Japan is one of the most reggae crazy countries on the planet. This video traces the origins of the juggernaut that is now known as J-Reggae

[@nigeriaroberts678]

Japan loves Jamaican Music and Jamaicans love Japanese cars. It's funny how global trade impacts culture

[@dexocube]

Music doesn't care about borders, it doesn't care about class or creed, ain't no barriers can stop it, ain't no way to turn it back.

[@maureenbarnes9789]

So proud to know the Japanese love our Music as Bob Marley said When the Music 🎶 hit you feel no pain. May they enjoy always 🙏 ❤

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Yes I ✌️

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@ReggaeAppreciationSociety My favorite reggae drummer is Carlton Barrett.

[@helenlintrepide1034]

Reggae music is really majestic and well organised it's loved everywhere...and has left a mark never to be forgotten worldwide...thanku Jamaica

[@maureenbarnes9789]

Thanks for the likes I am listening on my phone and loving it all

[@ikongchin3088]

RASPECT

[@abyssalsoul6216]

Years ago I was in Osaka Japan and went to a mall. I could not believe the many stores that was playing reggae music. Made me proud!

[@positive___soul]

Another reason I'd love to visit Japan 💚✨💛✨❤️✨

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Yes I. Me too

[@madedigital]

Me too

[@mathewsotieno1422]

Have lived in japan and i can tell you reggea japan splash iis amazing..Japanese love regae

[@johnmurphy6556]

Reggae is loved worldwide because it lifts your vibrational frequency to a higher level than other music. Most people don't realise this but when you listen to it that is what it is doing. There are 9 core frequencies that define the world and music was a 432 Hz frequency. When you listen to reggae at 432Hz it lifts your vibrational frequency. They changed the frequency to 440hz with lots of different types of music as they know it influences your mood negatively and can make people think negatively and violently. Every living thing has a vibrational frequency. Find out more about this for yourself as knowledge is power.

[@z.t.8950]

Don't forget Germany too. Some of the rarest video clips for reggae are to be found in Germany and Japan.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Interesting

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

@Z. T. Right .. And the French particularly just love Reggae among Europeans.

[@madedigital]

Germany have deep connection with sound systems cars and bananas also teaching in JA.. I know dreads who were taught mechanical engineering from Germans one reason we like bnw and benz

[@staminadon]

Yeah Germany 🇩🇪 is one our market for our reggae music

[@soujaar8346]

English is not my native langage but i understand all the stories you tell. Thanks for your cool slow prononciation.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

🙌 thanks

[@karlmacdonald3267]

More sound systems in Japan than Jamaica, wow, I had no idea reggae was that big there. They must have flipped when Jimmy Cliff actually showed up in person after being influenced by The Harder They Come! You can tell from the first Japanese reggae albums how much The Wailers crew helped them out. I have seen some reggae from Japan on KZbin and it is really good. This video shows the universal appeal to reggae music that started in Jamaica. I see playing reggae as an art, and is always good to learn more about Reggae! Super rad video and love the style and approach. Life Bless!

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

And that's not all. A couple of years ago or so, Reggae has been formerly and officially endorsed by the United Nations (thru its affiliate: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Fund) as a World Cultural Heritage.....

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings mon thanks for the support

[@karlmacdonald3267]

@@ReggaeAppreciationSociety yes mon, your research paid off! I love reading the comments, they love it mon!

[@henryavril9160]

You see you, you good!! Proper research, supported with photos, vintage footage and especially your passion for the genre. Keep it up!👍🏽 Continued blessings from JAH💯. watching in St Lucia 🇱🇨

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

🙌 thanks for the support. Blessings

[@shaunie57]

Thank you for a great video. Garnet Silk did shows in Japan. I'd love to see video footage of Garnet live in Japan. There are some great J-Reggae artists, Pushim, Machaco, Pang, Minmi, Dry & Heavy, Ranking Taxi.. Reggae & Japan :)

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings mon ✌️

[@sherylhokianga3]

Well, That’s a Surprise!..I Would Never Of Thought Japan Would Get In2 Reggare!..I LOVE It!!!

[@andieslive669]

Yes, always have love for Japan because they always care about the Foundation, Roots and Culture coming from Jamaica. In facts, they will have more Sound Systems because they very big on engineering which made Ska, Roots, Rocksteady, Reggae and Dancehall. Yes, every thing have to do with engineering and the Asain specialized in being a perfectionist.

[@lioness-kushlumumba4040]

Reggae all over the world, a love takeover ❤❤

[@janbrien9907]

When the Japanese were defeated in WW2, they collectively set about restoring 'face'. Companies introduced company songs, company exercises, etc. to build up what had been lost. The progam went a little too far and it was realized that the Japanese no longer knew how to relax. A search was done to see what country could help them unwind. And you guessed it - Jamaica! Companies sent employees to Japan and hotels in Jamaica even sent staff to Japan to learn Japanese as the market was growing. This movement may have aided the introduction of reggae to Japan.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Interesting

[@rasempress9724]

Did some of the Japansplash tours…the Ochai brothers use to do them n then they split n did separate tours….the artistes I worked with were signed to Sony, so being in their Sony’s motherland’ , the company was very welcoming n generous…did a show on Iwo Jima….have lovely pictures of the Koi lake n the Koi fish in it…the lake was adjacent to where the concert was held….the shows were always jammed…..they really love the music…..

[@lawnworkshawaii2418]

Wow Japan has over 300 sound systems. Big up Japan

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

There are even Shintō tempke monks that own / operate their own soundsystems. And our favourite plant has a long history intertwined with cultural values and shintō rituals in Japan.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Interesting!

[@waynemalcolm4536]

Excuse I while I light 🕯️ I Spliff😂

[@buddhaboy-]

Unfortunately cannabis is also hugely illegal in japan with harsh penalties🔥😮‍💨💨

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@buddhaboy- And in Korea too, but that is/was not the point... affects/effects of criminality/legality is an entirely separate discussion and compared to it’s historical context, is a fairly recent figment of mass delusion by the powers that be.

[@ytsm]

Japan and the UK embraced reggae and helped create an evolution which became Jungle. Under My Sleng Ting is a great example of this. Bigup!!! Bless!!! ❤💛💚

[@fredericocr1]

I feel Almighty Crown should have had a mention. They are featured in the video but not mentioned by name. Also feel Sugar Minot's tour could have been mentioned. But great video as always

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Thanks mi lion. Noted 👍

[@marmiller5560]

From the land of wood and water to the land of the rising sun one ☝️ love 💯🇯🇲🇯🇵❤❤❤

[@hhvictor2462]

Japanese are always an appreciative audience. Salsa and Samba are tremendously big there as well.

[@matsuihenriques2013]

EXCELLENT VIDEO,,, THANKING YOU, SIR. BLESSINGS. 🇨🇦🍁🤝🏽👏🏾

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings 🙌

[@matsuihenriques2013]

It's infectious vibes and mostly positive messages. News to me, but pleasant and welcome surprise... ❤🌠🌠🤝🏽🙏🏾

[@selvynwilliams2160]

Awesome thanks memories

[@tankisommasa8064]

Jah bless reggae music 🎵 around the world peace ✌️ and love, south Africa 🇿🇦

[@BlackanChannel]

Very good documentary. Love and respect ✊🏽

[@jerryreggae]

I was the Main Part of Reggae Japansplash from 1985 I still performed all over Japan

[@docthebilly]

Fascinating

[@jermainelong1843]

Fascinating.

[@judas8897]

Thank you I, for your format and putting this info and all of your content out there. Go in ites.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️

[@Francesco6961]

Thank you so much for your awesome channel! Thanks to you, everyone is learning so much about this great music!

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️

[@SunnyIlha]

Dem like da riddims en da beats. Dem da Japan dem luv clap hands on top beats & riddim guitah drop, & keyboard bounce, seen.

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

Love your channel keep up good work ! Bless up

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Thanks for the support 🙌

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Thanks for the support 🙌

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

@@ReggaeAppreciationSociety your welcome !!!

[@zivkovicable]

I met some Japanese brothers in Yokohama, who obtained the blueprints for the Jah Shaka (RIP) sound system fro the man himself, and made an exact replica. I was amazed at how much Japanese people embraced Reggae culture.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Wow this is interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@gebrumamooshgirmay4514]

I am a Catholic and Fernando was my 1st Japanese and Mexican friend and I have had a lot of interest in Japan 🇯🇵 and Reggae and I went to Jamaica 🇯🇲 to see Ziggy Marley and I saw Bob Marleys house and Rita Marley and Haile-Selassie went to Jamaica to GOD 🦁⛪️💻🌍!

[@thomassmith1071]

some part of japan love jamaican culture..💯

[@indigopower6443]

🔥🔥👍🏽Big up for your work about reggae music un Japan. 🙏🏽Please give us the n’aime of music playing under this video. This sound is fulfilled good vibes and joy.

[@MrMbisker]

Reggae is popular in Japan because Reggae artists get paid in full, I’ve lived in Japan and Japanese people do not bargain if you are selling something for ¥100 they will give you what you are asking for, it’s considered rude asking for a discount. In the late 90s Burning Spear came over to Japan with a lot of merchandise cds, t shirts, posters, arts and crafts everything was sold out before the show started.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Yes I read there's a Japan Sunsplash...Steel Pulse even headlined the 1994 edition.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Yes I ✌️

[@yvonnewhite1903]

😂❤🎉😅 💝🎉🎊🎇from Tenor Saw time lol.

[@dizmop]

What's the tune playing in the background?

[@Fen534]

Mighty crown no 1. Sound. System

[@Infinitebrandon]

Blessings RAS. can you do one about reggae in Hawaii? Barack Obama is the only African Hawaiian that doesn't like it. Lol but😢. But fo all us other local bradas n sistas, it's our life. They call it Jahawaiian. ❤💛❤️✌️🤙

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Wow thanks for the suggestion. Doing some research on it now and it's interesting

[@gangstapage1779]

So how come warrior king is Obama's favourite reggae artist

[@Infinitebrandon]

@@gangstapage1779 cuz yous a punk as gayngsta like his friend jayz. Barry dissed "pot smoking hippies ". He's a liar. He stands for gay rights not Equal Rights. Plus he went to Punahou high. That's where haoles go to high school. Remember, Hawaii national guardsmen can stomp any gayngstalicious like you. Rasklaat

[@haolekoa737]

Yessah! I second this, reggae is THE music of Hawai'i.

[@Dondaddyh]

Osaka , here I come !🔥🔥🔥

[@ernestseglah2720]

Please the music playing under the video please I need to the name guys 🙏

[@deaddoomed2380]

I came to this video because I really love Wanima haha

[@nelsonchiyandikashaba4404]

I am asking for the title of reggae appreciation theme song.

[@queenkelly1159]

Reggae is the best💙💙💙

[@andyclark1337]

Ska is also big in Japan

[@makelyaabaisa3135]

Yep, the blackman woman have to strugle first. As soon as money start to make, everybody wants 2 eat!

[@munirmukri2872]

Kinda halfblow gambate reggae oshi good vibes Japan 💛🙏🈲

[@munirmukri2872]

Raster is progress i believe......irea. Nihon G gambate roots rock reggae

[@bassiehd]

What can one say? Reggae is island music!

[@richmck007]

Because when the Japanese embrace something, they do it right and with a passion to preserve what came before. Take a look at their Latin American Salsa bands. They don’t play! They are serious at emulating what came before!

[@leroyholmes3472]

Japan has a strict Anti ganja policy, I don't know how REGGAE without HERB works, Not for I. LEGALIZE IT and RASTA will align. 🇯🇲🖤🇧🇴🥁🔥🔥🔥🆙🙏🏿

[@dirk7816]

All around the world Rastaman live up.

[@BRUHBRO764]

"SUSY WONG..SHE A JAPANESE I MAN A BLACKMAN"

[@rolandpritchard1731]

The Japanese love reggae, soul and scooters, R ,n, B and mods.

[@firegodz9127]

Please pull up Fire Godz so much trouble in the world and who the cap fit and feel free to leave a comment

[@gerardcunningham8122]

Research this my friend those people are originally our complextion there was at least 3 different bombing experiment before heroshima

[@hiyahiy]

Japaican

[@roylle6346]

When black Americans see their culture in various parts of the world they say its influence. When they see other black culture being embraced they say its culture appropriation and we should do something about it🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dubchemistsound841]

Reggae is reggae dub is dub, rockstady is rockstady, lover's rock is lover's rock, rockers is rockers, ragga muffin is ragga muffin, you can't class them as the same, reggae is really pop music

[@pigmeatishambacon]

you forgot the national music,the best music from jamaica,,,you 4got the SKA

[@dubchemistsound841]

@@pigmeatishambacon I did forget . In fact it's the ska horn section that give that distinctive note that is now slowed down, and if it wasn't for ska and rocksteady you wouldn't have reggae

[@pigmeatishambacon]

@@dubchemistsound841 AND you forget shuffle beat,the music b4 ska,and in 1965 we had ska steady/rude boy ska,

[@dubchemistsound841]

@@pigmeatishambacon i am 60 years old, i don't remember everything, lol blue beat

[@janbrien9907]

I would never classify reggae as pop music. It galvanized people around the world. I am a traveller (120 countries and counting) and I have heard reggae everywhere. In obscure countries (Bhutan, etc.) where the language is not understood, then perhaps it can be considered pop music. But in countries where the message has been understood, it has become much more than pop music.

[@ikongchin3088]

No where outside of JAHMEKYA can be the capitol of REGGAE. UNNUH maaaaaad or wha ???

[@evelynsolomon2478]

Hundred percent agree

[@vipermad358]

I would like to ask this question: Why is weed illegal in Japan? The only reason I haven't moved there already!

[@marilynr409]

Brayon lee