Japan News News Japan » Music: Sony Music Japan president Atsuhiro Iwakami: Interview
The exec shares his thoughts on what it will take for Japanese content to score hits abroad.
News Japan » Music: Shuta Shinoda in London: Unbound Japan Interview
The London-based producer/engineer spoke with Billboard Japan about the strengths he found in himself as a Japanese person working abroad.
News Japan » Music: 2nd Japan Music Awards seek to spread Japanese pop overseas
Amid much fanfare and hoopla, the second Music Awards Japan (MAJ) ceremony ramped up the excitement by bringing together A-list musicians for recognition and boosting their profiles overseas.
News Japan » Music: MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s Top Global Hit From Japan Entries Show Characteristics of Japan’s Music Popular Overseas
The second installment of Billboard Japan's series breaking down the trends of MAJ will focus on entries in the Top Global Hit From Japan category. By Billboard Japan The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN ...
News Japan » Music: How Live Nation H.I.P. Kaori Hayashi Keeps Japan on Global Touring Map
Billboard Japan interviewed Hayashi in recognition of her selection for the list for the fourth consecutive year.
News Japan » Music: In Japan, Electrifying Nights of Punk Live On
Since its arrival in Japan in the late 1970s, the punk rock scene has remained an integral slice of the Japanese music landscape. Now, in the 21st century, the heartbeat of Japanese punk rock is alive ...
News Japan » Music: Radiohead Announce 2027 Australia and Japan Tour Dates
The 21-date trek follows the band's fall 2025 reunion dates in Europe ...
News Japan » Music: Streaming Is Taking Off In Japan, 2022 Data Shows — As Both Vinyl and CD Sales Remain Strong
The Japanese recorded music industry achieved a more than 17% year-over-year increase in digital revenue during 2022, when streaming gains (including an 18.54% YoY boost in subscription revenue) ...
News Japan » Music: Music Awards Japan 2025 Unveils Category Entries, Global Fan Voting Details, and Special Voting
Tokyo, Japan — MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, the country's largest international music awards event, unveiled category entries, global fan voting details, special voting members and collaboration with Asian ...
News Japan » Music: An Architect of Japanese Pop Pushes West
After recent endorsements from Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles, Haruomi Hosono, 79, returns to the U.S. with a new album and tour.
News Japan » Music: Qobuz Rolls Out Its Hi-Res Music Streaming Service To Japan
Qobuz music streaming service is being rolled out in Japan, a market ripe for expansion. Hi-Res music streaming service Qobuz has announced its entry into the Japanese streaming market. Qobuzwas ...
News Japan » Music: Sony Music Japan is the largest shareholder in GungHo Online
Sony Music Japan will acquire a 23.29% stake in video game developer GungHo Online Entertainment, making Sony Music the company’s largest shareholder. GungHo Online Entertainment, the Japanese video ...