When did jpop start?

J-Pop, or Japanese Pop Music, began to emerge in the 1960s, influenced by Western rock and pop music. The genre gained significant popularity in the 1970s and 1980s with artists like Happy End and idols such as Seiko Matsuda. By the 1990s, J-Pop became a dominant force in the Japanese music industry, characterized by a blend of various musical styles and the rise of influential acts like Namie Amuro and Hikaru Utada. Today, J-Pop continues to evolve, incorporating diverse genres and reaching international audiences.