Japanese reggae is reggae music originating from Japan. The first reggae band to perform in Japan was The Pioneers who toured in 1975. However it was not until 1979, when Jamaican singer Bob Marley visited Japan on holiday that reggae would gain momentum.
Reggae music from Japan started gaining popularity after a visit by Jamaican artist Bob Marley in 1979. The Pioneers were the first band to perform in Japan in 1975, but it wasn't until then that reggae began to spread.