Latino Japan

"Latin rhythms have been arriving in Japan since the early 20th century mostly filtered and refashioned by the transnational culture industries. With Latin American immigration, the flow increased, introducing new music and dancing styles, which have been creatively appropriated by Japanese Latin music fans. The (re)creation and promotion of Latino culture notwithstanding, this process has also furthered the social and cultural isolation of Latinos in Japan." For further reference see the articles below by Rafael Reyes-Ruiz "Music and the (Re) Creation of Latino Culture in Japan." Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies. Vol. 14, No. 2, August 2005, pp. 223-239. "Creating Latino communities in the Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. Vol. 31, No. 1, January 2005, pp. 151-169. "The Latino Culturescape in Japan." Diaspora, A Journal of Transnational Studies. 14:1, Spring 2008 (2005), pages 137-156.