City pop is a genre of pop music that was popular in Japan in the 1980s. It portrayed the appealing and attractive image of Japan's cities during the post-war reconstruction period, reflecting the country's "economic miracle". Key features of city pop include its mix of synthesizer sounds and occasional English lyrics, giving off a fresh and positive vibe about busy urban life. Some popular city pop songs recommended are Miki Matsubara's "Stay With Me", Meiko Nakahara's "Fantasy", and Tatsuro Yamashita's "Magic Ways".