Fizzy J-pop + other tunesJAPANSuper-groups typically have a handful of members; Japan’s most popular girl band has over 100. Little known outside Asia, AKB48 (above) is one of the world’s most successful pop acts. The rotating members have their own manga series and newspaper; the government has even enlisted them to sell state bonds. Their latest song, Kimi wa Melody, is typical: it’s as fizzy and nutritious as a soft dr
