The Vapors are an English new wave and power pop band formed in Guildford, active from 1978 to 1982 before reforming in 2016. They are best known for their 1980 hit single, "Turning Japanese", which reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. == Career == === 1978–1982 === Based in Guildford, Surrey, an early version of the group were playing at The Three Lions pub in Farncombe when The Jam's... [more on Wikipedia]