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Japan has been played on NTS over 80 times, featured on 76 episodes and was first played on 29 April 2013.

British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum.

Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives, which both sold well in…

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Ghosts
Japan
Virgin1982
Ghosts
JapanVirgin1982
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Visions Of China
Japan
Virgin1981
Visions Of China
JapanVirgin1981
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Nightporter
Japan
Virgin1983
Nightporter
JapanVirgin1983
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My New Career
Japan
Virgin1980
My New Career
JapanVirgin1980
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Still Life In Mobile Homes
Japan
Virgin Video1984
Still Life In Mobile Homes
JapanVirgin Video1984
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I Second That Emotion
Japan (Steve Nye mix)
Hansa1982
I Second That Emotion
Japan (Steve Nye mix)Hansa1982
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The Width Of A Room
Japan
Virgin1980
The Width Of A Room
JapanVirgin1980
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Ghosts
Japan
Virgin1981
Ghosts
JapanVirgin1981
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Life Without Buildings
Japan
Virgin1981
Life Without Buildings
JapanVirgin1981
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The Tenant
Japan
Ariola Hansa1978
The Tenant
JapanAriola Hansa1978
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