Label: Nippon Columbia

Reissued 10/3/2025

Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love. The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan. This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems. The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics. A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop.

Track listing:

1. Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
   
2. Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
   
3. Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
   
4. Soul Media - Memory Lane
   
5. Spick & Span - Still Love You
   
6. Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
   
7. Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
   
8. Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
   
9. Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City