Poutaisen
Poutaisen is a Japanese musical genre that combines elements of traditional Japanese music with modern rock and pop influences. The term "poutaisen" itself is a portmanteau of "pop" and "taisen," which translates to "battle" or "conflict" in Japanese. This genre emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, gaining popularity among young audiences.
Poutaisen music is characterized by its use of traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, koto,
One of the defining features of poutaisen is its emphasis on live performances. Many poutaisen artists are
Poutaisen has also gained international recognition, with artists like Yumi Arai and Yumi Kimura achieving success