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Japan "Nightporter" Party in London, Saturday 29th November 2008

Join us to celebrate 30 years of Japan and the solo members work, plus music that influenced and was influenced by Japan. Visit this page for more details and bookmark it to check back for updates!
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Richard Barbieri's new album "Stranger Inside" out in September!

Richard Barbieri's new solo album "Stranger Inside" will be released by K Scope / Snapper Records on 15th September (30th Sept in the US). For all details including track lists, credits, music preview and a free MP3 download, visit the "Stranger Inside" mini site.  

Over the next few months Richard's own site will be developed further and it's hoped more free and exclusive downloads will be available.

Steve working with John Foxx

According to his myspace page, John Foxx is working on ambient material with Steve Jansen.

Steve Jansen update

From www.stevejansen.com: "Steve has recently been in Japan to oversee editing of his live DVD scheduled for release in November. Featuring films and stills by Shoko Ise the content will also include some exclusive extras. Apart from mixing the live recording, Steve has also recently mixed Richard Barbieri's upcoming solo release."

Japan, Rain Tree Crow and David Sylvian mini LP card sleeve re-issues


On July 2nd the following albums were re-released in Japan, in mini replicas of the original album covers:


Gentlemen Take Polaroids VJCP68872Card sleeve CDs
Tin Drum VJCP68873
Oil On Canvas VJCP68874

Rain Tree Crow VJCP68875

David Sylvian - Brilliant Trees VJCP68876
David Sylvian - Gone To Earth (2 CD)  VJCP68877-78
David Sylvian - Secrets of the Beehive VJCP68879

These are followed on July 23rd by the Hansa era albums:

Adolescent Sex: BVCM-35413
Obscure Alternatives: BVCM-35414
Quiet Life: BVCM-35415
Assemblage: BVCM-35416

The contents of all releases are the same as the remastered versions that came out in the UK in 2003/2004. There is a boxed version of the Virgin releases available for order from Disk Union. However, to secure one you will need to ask a Japanese friend to get one for you, or use a buying service such as Japonica or Rinkya. This is because Disk Union will not sell to customers outside Japan. The box includes extra space for the Hansa era albums, available separately.

Richard Barbieri answers fan questions.

Lots of interesting info from Mr Barbieri at the japansylvian forum.  

Site update - new various artists compilations page

This page includes information on over 180 various artists compilations featuring Japan. Some include material that you can not find anywhere else, so collectors should check it out. Currently I am cross-referencing this with the rest of the discography to make it easier to track down certain tracks that you can not buy on a Japan CD.


Mick Karn and Steve Jansen answer fan questions

Visit this thread at the japansylvian forum for Mick's Q&A - including an update on his autobiography - and this thread for Steve's.
 
David Sylvian update

David makes a contribution to the track "Honor Wishes" on the new Joan As Police Woman album "To Survive". Read more about this project and listen to a clip of "Honor Wishes" at davidsylvian.net. The UK iTunes store features a bonus track which features David on backing vocals, "No Question". David is currently working on new material. Posts to the japan-pioneers Yahoo! Group have revealed that the new recordings feature guest appearances from Evan Parker, Christian Fennesz and John Tilbury.

Japan and foootball - an unlikely combination?

 
Correspondent Ray Farley wrote in: "At the start of the Barnsley v Cardiff cup semi final Sky Sports used "Nightporter" as the background music to a few poems about the two sides". Yet another example of how the profile of Japan's music is in the ascendent right now. Thanks to Dave Cowen for pointing out that this was a football game, not rugby as I had originally written!

Adolescent Sex

Japan "Adolescent Sex" album 30th Anniversary - April 2008

Yes folks, it's 30 years since "Adolescent Sex" was released to, er, not universal acclaim. However, it is now a firm favourite, especially with the newer Japan fans. In the past week I have been gathering your views - read them here.



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