Japan the band (unofficial)
@japantheband.bsky.social
Unofficial account dedicated to Japan the band #richardbarbieri #robdean #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #raintreecrow #japantheband #japan
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“David & I had been playing as a duo for about 2 yrs (73/74), during which time David was belting out his own songs -totally owning them- outgoing Mick joined us seeing himself as a potential frontman (for cover songs at least) - he printed up a business card with our home phones”.
- Steve on X.
- Steve on X.
September 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“David & I had been playing as a duo for about 2 yrs (73/74), during which time David was belting out his own songs -totally owning them- outgoing Mick joined us seeing himself as a potential frontman (for cover songs at least) - he printed up a business card with our home phones”.
- Steve on X.
- Steve on X.
Japan original trio (Mick, Steve and David) in the “Catford Gazette”, summer 1974, around the time of their first ever concert at Mick’s older brother’s wedding.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Japan original trio (Mick, Steve and David) in the “Catford Gazette”, summer 1974, around the time of their first ever concert at Mick’s older brother’s wedding.
#japantheband #japan #davidsylvian #stevejansen #mickkarn #richardbarbieri #robdean #raintreecrow #postpunk #synthpop #newwave #glamrock
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“Music was the only open door on the horizon. I knew that I had to get out of that environment and that creating music was my only means of escape”.
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
August 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Music was the only open door on the horizon. I knew that I had to get out of that environment and that creating music was my only means of escape”.
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
Welcome to the unofficial account dedicated to British band Japan.
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
August 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Welcome to the unofficial account dedicated to British band Japan.
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
David photographed by Steve Rapport for the cover of magazine “Japan Sounds Fan Library”, No. 1, July 1982.
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
David photographed by Steve Rapport for the cover of magazine “Japan Sounds Fan Library”, No. 1, July 1982.
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
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@davidsylvian.bsky.social
Happy heavenly Birthday, Mick ♥️
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
July 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy heavenly Birthday, Mick ♥️
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
"It had nothing to do with 'Adolescent Sex'. It was made for the Rainbow Theatre show in 1979 during an instrumental passage in one of the songs, possibly 'Suburban Berlin'. The idea was to make the show 'special' with our limited budget".
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"It had nothing to do with 'Adolescent Sex'. It was made for the Rainbow Theatre show in 1979 during an instrumental passage in one of the songs, possibly 'Suburban Berlin'. The idea was to make the show 'special' with our limited budget".
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
Richard Barbieri has been interviewed for the brand new issue of “Blitzed” magazine.
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
March 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Richard Barbieri has been interviewed for the brand new issue of “Blitzed” magazine.
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
“I knew that I had to find my own voice, both figuratively and literally”.
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
“I knew that I had to find my own voice, both figuratively and literally”.
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
“I want to mention that the audio installation from my exhibition in Tokyo will shortly be available in four options on Bandcamp~but also Exit North have 2 new tracks mixed 😮💨and ready for a single for release~and I’m not even going to mention the thing about Kabuki Theatre”.
-Steve Jansen on X
-Steve Jansen on X
February 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“I want to mention that the audio installation from my exhibition in Tokyo will shortly be available in four options on Bandcamp~but also Exit North have 2 new tracks mixed 😮💨and ready for a single for release~and I’m not even going to mention the thing about Kabuki Theatre”.
-Steve Jansen on X
-Steve Jansen on X
“With two people I respect and admire🥹 #SteveJansen #土屋昌巳#SUGIZO”.
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“With two people I respect and admire🥹 #SteveJansen #土屋昌巳#SUGIZO”.
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
*ANNOUNCEMENT - LIVE TOUR*
EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
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EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
1/2
January 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
*ANNOUNCEMENT - LIVE TOUR*
EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
1/2
EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
1/2
“We shall soon be announcing live dates in the UK during late April ~ please stay tuned for all the details”.
- Steve Jansen on X
Photo: Thron Ullberg ©
- Steve Jansen on X
Photo: Thron Ullberg ©
January 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“We shall soon be announcing live dates in the UK during late April ~ please stay tuned for all the details”.
- Steve Jansen on X
Photo: Thron Ullberg ©
- Steve Jansen on X
Photo: Thron Ullberg ©
At 13, Steve got his first drum kit.
“I was very pleased when I got them; they were delivered at night and I sat in front of them smiling until morning. In 1973, we formed the band and began to practise”.
- Steve Jansen
#japantheband #japan
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“I was very pleased when I got them; they were delivered at night and I sat in front of them smiling until morning. In 1973, we formed the band and began to practise”.
- Steve Jansen
#japantheband #japan
@istevejansen.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
At 13, Steve got his first drum kit.
“I was very pleased when I got them; they were delivered at night and I sat in front of them smiling until morning. In 1973, we formed the band and began to practise”.
- Steve Jansen
#japantheband #japan
@istevejansen.bsky.social
“I was very pleased when I got them; they were delivered at night and I sat in front of them smiling until morning. In 1973, we formed the band and began to practise”.
- Steve Jansen
#japantheband #japan
@istevejansen.bsky.social
Please be aware that this account is possibly impersonating the real David Sylvian.
Real Sylvian’s account is
bsky.app/profile/davidsylvian.bsky.social
Real Sylvian’s account is
bsky.app/profile/davidsylvian.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Please be aware that this account is possibly impersonating the real David Sylvian.
Real Sylvian’s account is
bsky.app/profile/davidsylvian.bsky.social
Real Sylvian’s account is
bsky.app/profile/davidsylvian.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Welcome to the unofficial Bluesky account dedicated to British band Japan and its members.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Rob Dean.
#japantheband #japan
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Rob Dean.
#japantheband #japan
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©
January 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Welcome to the unofficial Bluesky account dedicated to British band Japan and its members.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Rob Dean.
#japantheband #japan
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Rob Dean.
#japantheband #japan
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©
“There has never been another band like Japan. Their smooth sophistication was pure class and ‘Gentlemen Take Polaroids’ is the epitome of their modus operandi. It remains a classic album of its time, and if not a pure diamond, then surely it’s a shimmering ruby to reflect its 40 years anniversary”.
January 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
“There has never been another band like Japan. Their smooth sophistication was pure class and ‘Gentlemen Take Polaroids’ is the epitome of their modus operandi. It remains a classic album of its time, and if not a pure diamond, then surely it’s a shimmering ruby to reflect its 40 years anniversary”.
“There has never been a rhythm section quite like Mick Karn and Steve Jansen and probably never will be again”.
- Matt Phillips © www.movingtheriver.com
Photo: Steve and Mick recording “Quiet Life” album, 1979. Credit unknown.
#japantheband #japan #stevejansen #mickkarn
- Matt Phillips © www.movingtheriver.com
Photo: Steve and Mick recording “Quiet Life” album, 1979. Credit unknown.
#japantheband #japan #stevejansen #mickkarn
January 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“There has never been a rhythm section quite like Mick Karn and Steve Jansen and probably never will be again”.
- Matt Phillips © www.movingtheriver.com
Photo: Steve and Mick recording “Quiet Life” album, 1979. Credit unknown.
#japantheband #japan #stevejansen #mickkarn
- Matt Phillips © www.movingtheriver.com
Photo: Steve and Mick recording “Quiet Life” album, 1979. Credit unknown.
#japantheband #japan #stevejansen #mickkarn
The beginnings of Japan.
Steve, Mick and David rehearsing for Mick’s brother wedding gig in Mick’s bedroom.
Catford, spring 1974.
Source: Japan’s biography “A foreign place” by Anthony Reynolds ©
Unknown photographer.
#japantheband #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #richardbarbieri #robdean
Steve, Mick and David rehearsing for Mick’s brother wedding gig in Mick’s bedroom.
Catford, spring 1974.
Source: Japan’s biography “A foreign place” by Anthony Reynolds ©
Unknown photographer.
#japantheband #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #richardbarbieri #robdean
January 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The beginnings of Japan.
Steve, Mick and David rehearsing for Mick’s brother wedding gig in Mick’s bedroom.
Catford, spring 1974.
Source: Japan’s biography “A foreign place” by Anthony Reynolds ©
Unknown photographer.
#japantheband #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #richardbarbieri #robdean
Steve, Mick and David rehearsing for Mick’s brother wedding gig in Mick’s bedroom.
Catford, spring 1974.
Source: Japan’s biography “A foreign place” by Anthony Reynolds ©
Unknown photographer.
#japantheband #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #richardbarbieri #robdean
Double Happy Birthday to Richard Barbieri (born on 30th November 1957) and Steve Jansen (born on 1st December 1959)!
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social @porcupinetree.bsky.social #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #friends #friendship
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social @porcupinetree.bsky.social #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #friends #friendship
November 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Double Happy Birthday to Richard Barbieri (born on 30th November 1957) and Steve Jansen (born on 1st December 1959)!
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social @porcupinetree.bsky.social #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #friends #friendship
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social @porcupinetree.bsky.social #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #friends #friendship
If you have an Instagram profile you can follow Japan the band there too, as well as the twin account dedicated to the late Mick Karn.
Links in bio.
#japantheband #mickkarn
Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns ©
Links in bio.
#japantheband #mickkarn
Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns ©
November 25, 2024 at 9:37 PM
If you have an Instagram profile you can follow Japan the band there too, as well as the twin account dedicated to the late Mick Karn.
Links in bio.
#japantheband #mickkarn
Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns ©
Links in bio.
#japantheband #mickkarn
Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns ©
On this day 45 years ago Japan performed two sets at the Ryerson Theatre in Toronto, their first show in six months (and also their last ever performance in North America), featuring for the first time Jane Shorter on sax.
Photo: www.stevejansen.net ©
#japantheband #japan
Photo: www.stevejansen.net ©
#japantheband #japan
November 24, 2024 at 4:02 PM
On this day 45 years ago Japan performed two sets at the Ryerson Theatre in Toronto, their first show in six months (and also their last ever performance in North America), featuring for the first time Jane Shorter on sax.
Photo: www.stevejansen.net ©
#japantheband #japan
Photo: www.stevejansen.net ©
#japantheband #japan
Welcome to the unofficial Bluesky page dedicated to British band Japan and its members.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen, Mick Karn and David Sylvian.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen, Mick Karn and David Sylvian.
November 23, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Welcome to the unofficial Bluesky page dedicated to British band Japan and its members.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen, Mick Karn and David Sylvian.
Japan (1974-1982) are Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen, Mick Karn and David Sylvian.