Tanaka's suggestion was taken up by a number of 20th-century Japanese composers and theorists.

But Japanese composers are still writing in the earnest styles of the 1960's.

Her involvement marks the first time a Japanese composer has scored a Western-developed game.

He is the first Japanese composer to write for a world audience and achieve international recognition.

Neither did the program give information about the Japanese composers, or even their first names.

There are also few Japanese composers who have given significant contributions to game series.

This week New Yorkers will get to hear what is on the minds of leading Japanese composers now.

Yura's father, the first Japanese composer to win an Academy Award.

There are more American and Japanese composers because they have better music education.

There must be Japanese composers who are willing and probably more able to write a new musical.