Musicology Annotation << Back Russian Music as a Model for Creation of Japanese National Music in the Second Half of the 20th Century: K. Yamada, Y. Akutagawa and N.Terahara Moriya R. This paper describes the process of creation of national music by Japanese composers and musicians after World War II, especially during the years 1950–1970. Special attention is given in the article to the historical fact, that at during that time period there were three Japanese composers who established contacts with Russian composers and musicians — namely, K. Yamada (1886–1965), Y. Akutagawa (1925–1985) and N. Terahara (1928–1998). Their musical activity and the influence of Russian music as a model for the creation of the Japanese national musical culture during the second half of 20th century are described. Key words: national music, cultural interrelations, Russia, Japan. E-mail: lisa_moriya@hotmail.co.jp