Japan, the world’s second largest music market, is completely obsessed with CDs. In fact, of all music sales in the country, 85% are CDs, whereas in other countries, digital is the leader ...

To promote J-pop on the global stage, five major organizations from Japan's music industry announced the creation of Music Awards Japan on Oct. 22. This initiative aims to celebrate outstanding ...

By Billboard Japan Billboard‘s International Power Players list recognizes leaders who are driving the success of the music business in countries outside the United States. Among the leaders ...

The renowned Japanese composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto, admired for his electronic music experimentation, has died aged 71. He won awards - including an Oscar, a Grammy and Bafta - for his ...

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN will recognize more than 60 categories for works and artists that have been popular from Jan. 29, 2024, to Jan. 26, 2025. By Billboard Japan The Japan Culture and Entertainment ...

Here's what you need to know Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan ...

Dr Doi grew up listening to gagaku music and became a big fan of the genre. When he was at uni, Dr Doi joined a gagaku club there and studied the Japanese ancient court music absorbedly.

Hong Kong indie artist Serrini on why independence is key to her music Now, Milet is one of the most promising rising J-pop stars, having topped Japan’s Billboard chart with her first studio ...

The second installment of "NOW PLAYING JAPAN," a conference and networking event held by Billboard Japan and Luminate on ...

Kyoto, Japan in the spring. Experts say the best time to visit Japan is during the cherry blossom season from late March to mid-May. In Japan, fall foliage stretches late into the year ...

Amazon Music's Keisuke Oishi was chosen for the first time in 2024. To commemorate this, Billboard Japan interviewed Oishi ...