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Yokohama Reggae Sai

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Annual reggae festival started in 1995 by sound system Mighty Crown, growing from a 150-capacity club show to a 2006 edition at Yokohama Stadium drawing 35,000 people, becoming Japan’s largest reggae concert before ending its run.

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Confidence: Well supported
Era: Open era →

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From Trenchtown To Tokyo: The Riddim Of Japanese Reggae

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