From 2000s Hits to now: How Heisei Music Shaped Two Generations of Chinese Aesthetics🎵

From physical CDs in the 2000s to today's streaming and short-video BGM, the musical DNA of Heisei Japan has always been in our ears. Today, we visit a record store to do a "visual and auditory archaeology" by looking at physical CDs—from Jay Chou to classic Japanese releases like Ayumi Hamasaki and UA. We compare the visual packaging differences between Chinese and Japanese CDs, and explore the shift from "direct cover versions" to "recreating retro atmospheres." 👉 What familiar albums did you spot? Do you prefer the CD era of the 2000s or today's algorithm era? Let us know in the comments!