1983 in Japanese music

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In 1983 (Shōwa 58), 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]

^ 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.