Japan were a British pop/rock group, formed in 1974 in Lewisham, southeast London. The band achieved success in the early 1980s, when they were often associated with the burgeoning new romantic movement.

Japan formed in 1974 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 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 the nation of Japan , t