The Tokyo Music Subway Map Charts the City's Musical Scenes
Omar Yusuf — August 5, 2011 — Tech
References: japantrends
Since Japan boasts an indescribably varied and devoted musical topography with new movements finding success everyday, the Tokyo Music Subway Map hopes to show locations by charting out the country's popular music scenes.
Despite common misconceptions, there's considerably more to Nippon's misunderstood music scene than pre-fabricated J-pop bands, and the Tokyo Music Subway Map aims to prove that. Whether you're an aficionado of moody jazz or a self-described metal head, the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo has something to offer.
What's so helpful about this map is its inclusion of popular bands, which makes jumping into Japanese music incredibly easy. A fan of techno? You should try listening to Fantastic Plastic Machine, and if hip-hop is your thing, Nitro Microphone Underground may prove interesting. Hey, I never said Japanese bands had normal names!
Despite common misconceptions, there's considerably more to Nippon's misunderstood music scene than pre-fabricated J-pop bands, and the Tokyo Music Subway Map aims to prove that. Whether you're an aficionado of moody jazz or a self-described metal head, the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo has something to offer.
What's so helpful about this map is its inclusion of popular bands, which makes jumping into Japanese music incredibly easy. A fan of techno? You should try listening to Fantastic Plastic Machine, and if hip-hop is your thing, Nitro Microphone Underground may prove interesting. Hey, I never said Japanese bands had normal names!
Trend Themes
1. Musical Diversity Charting - Digital maps charting musical scenes are becoming increasingly prevalent, highlighting the opportunities for businesses to leverage technology to provide custom charting experiences for city musical landscapes.
2. Inclusive Music Promotion - Opportunities exist for businesses to capitalize on promoting lesser-known subcultural music scenes to a wider audience through inclusive music events and highlighting local emerging artists.
3. Music Tourism - Business can capitalize on the growing trend of 'music tourism' by leveraging technology that creates immersive musical experiences for tourists, including interactive music tours and instrument rentals.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Mapping - Companies that provide digital mapping and location-based services have the potential to enter the music industry by creating custom map experiences for users to explore city music scenes.
2. Music Promotion - Businesses specializing in music promotion and event planning can leverage the Tokyo Music Subway Map to promote lesser-known subcultural music scenes and local emerging artists.
3. Tourism Technology - Tourism technology firms can cater to the growing trend of 'music tourism' by providing immersive musical experiences to tourists, including interactive music tours and instrument rentals.
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