FJ
Famous Japanese Tokyo · Kanun & Sitar · Middle Eastern rhythm × J-POP × club energy

Formed in Tokyo in 2016, Famous Japanese is an eight-member ensemble featuring the Turkish kanun and the Indian sitar — blending Middle Eastern rhythms with J-POP, and expanding into jazz, dub, hip-hop, and club music.

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Famous Japanese

Formed in Tokyo in 2016, Famous Japanese is an innovative eight-member ensemble featuring musicians who play the Turkish "kanun" and the Indian "sitar." The group masterfully blends Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies with Japanese popular music (J-POP), creating a genre-defying sound that incorporates jazz, dub, hip-hop, and club music. Based in Tokyo, Famous Japanese has gained recognition both domestically and internationally, captivating audiences with their unique fusion of traditional and modern music.

Performance History

2018
  • Berlin & Istanbul Busking Tour
2019
  • ASYLUM (Okinawa)
  • Seoul Music Week (Seoul)
  • SUKIYAKI Meets the World (Toyama)
  • Turkey Festa (Tokyo)
2020
  • ASYLUM (Okinawa)
2023
  • Music Lane Festival Okinawa (Okinawa)
  • Gwangju Busking World Cup (Gwangju)
  • LUC Fest (Tainan)
  • Tainan City Music Festival (Tainan)
2024
  • Music Lane Festival Okinawa (Okinawa)
  • 3rd Album Release Party in Tokyo