Japanese acts lead public campaigns for the Grammys’ first Asian pop award
Japanese acts are out in force for the first Best Asian Pop Music Performance award at the 2027...
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TuneCore Japan payouts pass ¥100 billion as overseas share tops 20%
TuneCore Japan has now paid more than ¥100 billion (roughly £480 million / US$633 million) to the independent...
Ado’s agency warns of legal action over abuse after K-pop event backlash
Ado’s agency Cloud Nine has said it will take firm action, including legal measures, against abuse aimed at...
KAWAII LAB. to launch trading-card game where idols perform instead of fight
KAWAII LAB.’s five idol groups are becoming the first release in a new trading-card game platform where players...
Japanese vinyl demand fuels J-DIGS overseas push after London pop-up
Growing overseas demand for Japanese vinyl, from city pop to Japanese jazz and J-fusion, is giving Nippon Columbia...
KAWAII LAB. warns fans of bans, reports to police, and legal action over event rule breaches
ASOBISYSTEM idol project KAWAII LAB., home to groups including FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, and CUTIE STREET, has told...
SUMMER SONIC promoter Creativeman forms strategic partnership with AEG Presents
Creativeman Productions, the Tokyo promoter behind SUMMER SONIC and one of Asia’s leading independent live promoters, has entered...
ASOBISYSTEM opens US headquarters to support wider Japanese entertainment industry
ASOBISYSTEM, the Tokyo entertainment company behind Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and FRUITS ZIPPER, has established ASOBISYSTEM USA,...
Shibuya showcase platform CUEW makes UK debut with four shows across Newcastle, London and Brighton
Tokyo showcase and conference platform CUEW will make its UK debut this May with a four-date showcase tour...
Japan expands music export push with SO-FU MUSIC, offering up to ¥10 million for artists
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has launched SO-FU MUSIC, a new government-backed support programme for music...
