For years Japanese musicians have been blending traditional sounds with contemporary pop to create one-of-a-kind sonic creations. A wide range of Japanese music, from the ancient to the modern, is sampled here. "Its inspired lunacy makes the whole crazy trip worthwhile."--Dirty Linen.

Compilation of previously released material, compiled by Paul Fisher. Enhanced compact disc. "The data track of this CD contains information on Japanese music and travel from the Rough Guide books as well as relevant web links"--Page [9] of insert. Compact disc. "PC and Apple Mac compatible"--Page [9] of insert. Program and biographical notes on the performers in English by Paul Fisher ([10] p. : col. ports.) inserted in container.

Ushibuka haiya bushi /(Michiko Suga) -- (2:45) -- Yagaefu / (Chanchiki) -- (4:10) -- Subayado bushi / (Nami Makioka) -- (3:14) -- Koza renka / (Takashi Hirayasu) -- (3:50) -- East of Kunashiri / (Oki Dub Ainu Band) -- (7:21) -- Shinkaichi (Saru's meditation dub) / (Ryukyu Underground) -- (6:29) -- Asadoya yunta / (Seijin Noborikawa) -- (3:24) -- Ah wakaranai / (Soul Flower Mononoke Summit) -- (3:55) -- Kawachi no ryu / (Hajime Ikoma) -- (4:08) -- Futatsu no hensokyoku sakura sakura / (Tadao Sawai) -- (5:59) -- Hyojo netori / (Kunaicho Gakubu) -- (1:43) -- Gobai / (Tendai Shomyo [chanting] ; Tatsuya Koumazaki ; Pangea) -- (1:42) -- Hara no tatsutokya / (Kotsuru Tade) -- (1:01) -- Appalchian shamisen / (Takeharu Kunimoto ; The Last Frontier) -- (3:35) -- Tokyo boogie woogie / (Shizuko Kasagi) -- (3:01) -- Yuhizaka / (Harumi Miyako) -- (5:41) -- Tokyo bushi / (Morio Agata) -- (4:10) -- Akkan / (Shibusashirazu) -- (6:40).