1982 in Japanese music

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In 1982 (Shōwa 57), Japanese music was released on records and performed in concerts, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals.

During that year, Japan continued to have the second largest music market in the world,^[1]^[2] and the second largest market for jazz musicians.^[3]

^ Tokita and Hughes. The Ashgate Research Companion to Japanese Music. 2008. p 355.
^ Gronow and Saunio. International History of the Recording Industry. 1998. Reprinted 1999.p 209.
^ "Missing Audience : Existential" (1982) 24 Link 63 (February 1982)