Japanese popular culture has taken the world by storm. The last decade ismarked by it. We're not talking just about manga and anime. Console games also have a significant part to play and, more recently, even music has captured the imagination of millions. Unashamedly fun, it offers us what Western artists have neglected for a while - genuinely catchy tunes. J-pop is here to stay. If you want to learn more about it, definitely try Anime Radio. You're bound to discover new songs, new artists and thoroughly enjoy yourself in the process.

Of course, the melody and the beat are only half the fun. The lyrics are what sets J-pop songs apart from other genres. They can be fun, quirky, but also quite profound. Have trouble understanding them? The Japanese language can seem very distant, but, fortunately, it is not quite as difficult as it may at first appear. If you decide to devote a bit of time to it, you will soon be able to pick up a word or two, a verse, and figure out what the most popular bands in Japan are singing about. Your J-pop-loving friends will envy you.

Speaking of which, if you're new to all this, you may feel like you don't have enough friends who are into this sort of music. Perhaps none of your mates share your passion. If you want to exchange ideas and learn more - you can try connecting to fellow enthusiasts online. After all, J-pop is known across the world. You can easily find someone in the US who loves Hikaru Utada, a fan of Kenshi Yonezu in South Korea, or a new best friend who will share your obsession with bands like Arashi and AKB48. This is likely to make you enjoy your newfound hobby even more.