How Did Japan Become Reggae's Next Capital?

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • 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

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  • @nigeriaroberts678
    @nigeriaroberts678 Год назад +45

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

  • @shaofist
    @shaofist Месяц назад +7

    From JA Jamaica to JA Japan 🇯🇲🇯🇵 big up each and every time 💯🎵

  • @dexocube
    @dexocube Год назад +19

    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.

  • @helenlintrepide1034
    @helenlintrepide1034 Год назад +34

    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
    @maureenbarnes9789 Год назад +31

    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 🙏 ❤

  • @positive___soul
    @positive___soul Год назад +23

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

  • @mathewsotieno1422
    @mathewsotieno1422 Год назад +11

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

  • @karlmacdonald3267
    @karlmacdonald3267 Год назад +14

    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 RUclips 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
      @lawrencenjawe9875 Год назад +3

      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
      @ReggaeAppreciationSociety  Год назад +2

      Blessings mon thanks for the support

    • @karlmacdonald3267
      @karlmacdonald3267 Год назад +2

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

  • @soujaar8346
    @soujaar8346 Год назад +11

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

  • @henryavril9160
    @henryavril9160 Год назад +17

    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 🇱🇨

  • @johnmurphy6556
    @johnmurphy6556 Год назад +11

    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.

  • @shaunie57
    @shaunie57 Год назад +16

    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 :)

  • @fredericocr1
    @fredericocr1 Год назад +5

    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

  • @abyssalsoul6216
    @abyssalsoul6216 Год назад +6

    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!

  • @z.t.8950
    @z.t.8950 Год назад +15

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

    • @ReggaeAppreciationSociety
      @ReggaeAppreciationSociety  Год назад +1

      Interesting

    • @lawrencenjawe9875
      @lawrencenjawe9875 Год назад +1

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

    • @madedigital
      @madedigital Год назад +2

      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
      @staminadon 3 месяца назад +1

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

    • @karas06
      @karas06 Месяц назад

      Both countries with deep imperial backgrounds.....Black unity and anti-colonism should be prioritised not the celebration of perceived acceptance through entertainment that gives the latter more opportunity and reinforces their fragile self esteem. A true ally would not be threatened of this as this will empower the people this impacts in a positive way so why isnt this happening? Its because black unity is a threat while unity amongst other cultures is accepted. Reggae is based on Rastafarism just like Bushido of Japanese culture. Can a black man embrace Japanese culture and be accepted in the same manner? They are currently being sketchy around the existence of the first foreign samurai who is a freed slave of African descent named Yasuke. Japan has embraced so much of black culture outside of just Reggae but will never fully accept the people. Im one for equality and exchange of culture but how long shall this disparity be accepted while we still sing "One Love"?

  • @matsuihenriques2013
    @matsuihenriques2013 Год назад +6

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

  • @sherylhokianga3
    @sherylhokianga3 Год назад +4

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

  • @rasempress9724
    @rasempress9724 7 месяцев назад +2

    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…..

  • @matsuihenriques2013
    @matsuihenriques2013 Год назад +5

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

  • @Raspectras
    @Raspectras Месяц назад +1

    Awesome! JA JAMAICA JA JAPAN 😊😊 💯 💯

  • @andieslive669
    @andieslive669 10 месяцев назад +4

    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.

  • @MrMbisker
    @MrMbisker Год назад +3

    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.

  • @chrissonnenschein6634
    @chrissonnenschein6634 Год назад +8

    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
      @ReggaeAppreciationSociety  Год назад +3

      Interesting!

    • @waynemalcolm4536
      @waynemalcolm4536 Год назад +1

      Excuse I while I light 🕯️ I Spliff😂

    • @buddhaboy-
      @buddhaboy- Год назад

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

    • @chrissonnenschein6634
      @chrissonnenschein6634 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @BambuSouljaBlessUP
    @BambuSouljaBlessUP Год назад +9

    Love your channel keep up good work ! Bless up

  • @janbrien9907
    @janbrien9907 Год назад +4

    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.

  • @jermainelong1843
    @jermainelong1843 Год назад +3

    Fascinating.

  • @lioness-kushlumumba4040
    @lioness-kushlumumba4040 Год назад +5

    Reggae all over the world, a love takeover ❤❤

  • @judas8897
    @judas8897 Год назад +3

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

  • @Francesco6961
    @Francesco6961 Год назад +3

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

  • @ytsm
    @ytsm Год назад +2

    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!!! ❤💛💚

  • @hhvictor2462
    @hhvictor2462 Год назад +3

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

  • @BlackanChannel
    @BlackanChannel Год назад +3

    Very good documentary. Love and respect ✊🏽

  • @lawnworkshawaii2418
    @lawnworkshawaii2418 Год назад +8

    Wow Japan has over 300 sound systems. Big up Japan

  • @docthebilly
    @docthebilly Год назад +2

    Fascinating

  • @kerrywilliams2985
    @kerrywilliams2985 Месяц назад +2

    Very informative.

  • @tankisommasa8064
    @tankisommasa8064 Год назад +2

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

  • @marmiller5560
    @marmiller5560 Год назад +3

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

  • @zivkovicable
    @zivkovicable Год назад +3

    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.

  • @G11713
    @G11713 Месяц назад

    It should be noted that the producer of, The Harder They Come, was a white Jamaican who mortgaged his house to see it made. Indian and Chinese Jamaicans contribute mightily to the culture and economy. Pushing us all to a better world requires all hands on deck. Big up everyone for out of many...

  • @indigopower6443
    @indigopower6443 Год назад +2

    🔥🔥👍🏽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.

  • @selvynwilliams2160
    @selvynwilliams2160 Год назад +2

    Awesome thanks memories

  • @lawrencenjawe9875
    @lawrencenjawe9875 Год назад +3

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

  • @gebrumamooshgirmay4514
    @gebrumamooshgirmay4514 Год назад +2

    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 🦁⛪️💻🌍!

  • @Infinitebrandon
    @Infinitebrandon Год назад +5

    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
      @ReggaeAppreciationSociety  Год назад +1

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

    • @gangstapage1779
      @gangstapage1779 Год назад

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

    • @Infinitebrandon
      @Infinitebrandon Год назад

      @@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
      @haolekoa737 Год назад +1

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

  • @jerryreggae
    @jerryreggae Год назад +2

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

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Год назад +1

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

  • @Fen534
    @Fen534 Год назад +2

    Mighty crown no 1. Sound. System

  • @thomassmith1071
    @thomassmith1071 Год назад +1

    some part of japan love jamaican culture..💯

  • @deaddoomed2380
    @deaddoomed2380 4 месяца назад +1

    I came to this video because I really love Wanima haha

  • @Dondaddyh
    @Dondaddyh Год назад +2

    Osaka , here I come !🔥🔥🔥

  • @makelyaabaisa3135
    @makelyaabaisa3135 Год назад +4

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

  • @queenkelly1159
    @queenkelly1159 Год назад +2

    Reggae is the best💙💙💙

  • @bassiehd
    @bassiehd Год назад +1

    What can one say? Reggae is island music!

  • @richmck007
    @richmck007 Год назад +2

    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!

  • @nelsonchiyandikashaba4404
    @nelsonchiyandikashaba4404 Год назад +2

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

  • @yvonnewhite1903
    @yvonnewhite1903 Год назад +1

    😂❤🎉😅 💝🎉🎊🎇from Tenor Saw time lol.

  • @dizmop
    @dizmop Год назад +1

    What's the tune playing in the background?

  • @Kontentpolice
    @Kontentpolice Год назад +1

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

  • @dirk7816
    @dirk7816 Год назад +1

    All around the world Rastaman live up.

  • @andyclark1337
    @andyclark1337 Год назад +3

    Ska is also big in Japan

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba Месяц назад

      I love Ska, Reggae, Dub Step, Rock Steady, Dance Hall, Lovers Rock, and other styles from Jamaica.

  • @sheba5030
    @sheba5030 Месяц назад

    Love it😅

  • @ernestseglah2720
    @ernestseglah2720 Год назад +1

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

  • @munirmukri2872
    @munirmukri2872 Год назад +1

    Kinda halfblow gambate reggae oshi good vibes Japan 💛🙏🈲

  • @munirmukri2872
    @munirmukri2872 Год назад +1

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

  • @leroyholmes3472
    @leroyholmes3472 Год назад +4

    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.
    🇯🇲🖤🇧🇴🥁🔥🔥🔥🆙🙏🏿

  • @roylle6346
    @roylle6346 5 месяцев назад

    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🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @rolandpritchard1731
    @rolandpritchard1731 Год назад

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

  • @gerardcunningham8122
    @gerardcunningham8122 Год назад

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

  • @firegodz9127
    @firegodz9127 Год назад

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

  • @dubchemistsound841
    @dubchemistsound841 Год назад

    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
      @pigmeatishambacon Год назад +1

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

    • @dubchemistsound841
      @dubchemistsound841 Год назад

      @@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
      @pigmeatishambacon Год назад

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

    • @dubchemistsound841
      @dubchemistsound841 Год назад

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

    • @janbrien9907
      @janbrien9907 Год назад

      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.

  • @hiyahiy
    @hiyahiy 9 месяцев назад

    Japaican

  • @williammckinney567
    @williammckinney567 Месяц назад

    Japanese love black cultures period. Remember Japanese blood 🩸 line goes back to Africa.

  • @BantuBoy63
    @BantuBoy63 Месяц назад

    Easy,,,easy,,,it’s REGGAE,,,,not dancehall,,,which is a place,,,,stay true,,,,

  • @ikongchin3088
    @ikongchin3088 Год назад +3

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

  • @vipermad358
    @vipermad358 Год назад +1

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

  • @marilynr409
    @marilynr409 Год назад

    Brayon lee