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  • XG, Fujii Kaze and More: 5 Acts from Japan You Can’t Miss at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26
  • Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Mizuki Tsujimura’s Latest Novel Debuts in
  • ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

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billboard.com /1 month ago

XG, Fujii Kaze and More: 5 Acts from Japan You Can’t Miss at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26

Here’s a guide to five acts spanning different generations, genres & scales.

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Mizuki Tsujimura’s Latest Novel Debuts in...

Debuting at No. 2 is Dandadan Vol. 24.

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billboard.com /2 weeks ago

‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Blue Lock Vol. 39 follows at No. 2.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sir Lucian Grainge highlights global opportunity for Japanese artists ahead of Music Awards in Tokyo, where UMG artists...

Grainge delivered remarks at an official gala for Music Awards Japan, according to UMG. Source

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billboard.com /3 weeks ago

‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Vol. 32 Hits No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Sota Nakajima's 2nd Shashinshuu "THE SELF" enters at No. 2.

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asia.nikkei.com /3 weeks ago

A Grammy moment for Asia at Music Awards Japan

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billboard.com /1 month ago

‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’: Struggles, Tears, Stunning Reversals & Standout Moments on the Road to the Gripping F...

One of the biggest differences between this season and the past three seasons is that this is now a global audition.

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billboard.com /1 month ago

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION at 30: Members Talk New Releases ‘Fujieda EP’ & ‘Skins,’ Making Music for a Fractured World...

Billboard Japan spoke with the band about the making of Fujieda EP, the perspective behind "Skins" & their 30th-anniversary overseas shows.

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asia.nikkei.com /4 weeks ago

Japan music label Avex's Bruno Mars deal is part of $100m overseas push

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thatgrapejuice.net /3 weeks ago

Janet Jackson Celebrates Sold-Out Japan Run As BE:FIRST Remix Hits #1

Janet Jackson is proving, once again, that true icon status knows no borders. Four decades into her game-changing career, the superstar has wrapped a major return to Japan with fou...

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dailyjidols.tumblr.com /2 days ago

XG for Rolling Stone Japan May Issue

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thesource.com /4 weeks ago

Janet Jackson Conquers Japan with Sold-Out Arenas and No. 1 Collaboration

More than four decades into her legendary career, Janet Jackson is proving her global influence remains as powerful as ever. The music icon has captivated Japan with four sold-out...

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koreatimes.co.kr /3 weeks ago

BTS tops 2 categories on Japan's Oricon music chart in 1st half

K-pop supergroup BTS clinched two top spots on Japan's Oricon music chart with its fifth studio album "ARIRANG" in the first half, data showed Thursday. The album topped both the a...

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asahi.com /1 month ago

JASRAC徴収額、4年連続過去最高を更新

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

Japan passes copyright reform giving performers and record companies royalties when recordings play in public, including...

Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source

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thesource.com /1 week ago

LiLi Tokyo Dreamgirl & Saarah (of Banana Lemon) Turn Up the Heat with New Single “Freaky”

Tokyo, Japan — DME WORLD RECORDS proudly announces the release of “Freaky,” the energetic new collaboration from LiLi Tokyo Dreamgirl and Saarah of the acclaimed Japanese vocal gro...

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asahi.com /1 month ago

「日本版グラミー」 ミセスが2年連続で「最優秀アーティスト賞」

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animenewsnetwork.com /4 days ago

Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 29-July 5

Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts at #1

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for May 23, 2026 | Billboard News

Ella Langley continues her dominant run in the top two spots with “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her,” Bruno Mars also gets two top 10 entries with “I Just Might” and “Risk It All,” Oliv...

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soompi.com /1 month ago

&TEAM, RIIZE, TXT, And More Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, &TEAM’s new Japanese EP “We on Fire” earned an officia...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

RIAA Platinum Artist Kenshi Yonezu Releases World Cup Anthem ‘Karasu – Raven’

SHARES AWARD-WINNING “IRIS OUT” PERFORMACE HERE Following a historic year that saw KENSHI YONEZU become the first artist ever to earn

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earmilk.com /3 weeks ago

Yuuki Yoshiyama on building 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL and connecting Japan to the world [Q&A]

Japan's live music landscape is evolving rapidly, and a new generation of festivals and events is emerging with ambitions that extend far beyond the stage. Launching on June 27, 20...

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japantimes.co.jp /1 month ago

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

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ascii.jp /3 weeks ago

J-CATとForbes JAPANが共催し、日本の新しい観光アワード「Forbes JAPAN Destinations of the Year 2026」を創設

J-CATとForbes JAPANが共催し、日本の新しい観光アワード「Forbes JAPAN Destinations of the Year 2026」を創設

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