J-pop’s global rise forces Japan to rewrite music royalty rules

Japanese singers and musicians will finally receive royalties when their works are played as background music in public ...
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J-pop heavyweights set for Anime Expo 2026 concerts

Anime Expo 2026 will feature two major music events in Los Angeles: J-POP SOUND CAPSULE with SPYAIR, Yoko Takahashi, and Roselia, and JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID with leading Vocaloid producers. Scheduled ...
Billboard

Billboard Japan Hot 100

For complete chart: https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100 A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales ...
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Fender Japan and J-Pop guitar hero Rei have launched one of the most inventive Strats in recent years

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Fender Japan Fender ...
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CEIPA Board Member Tatsuya Nomura on Matsuri’25, J-Pop’s Global Rise and Japan’s Shift to Streaming

Last month, thousands of attendees flooded DTLA’s Peacock Theatre for Matsuri’25, a concert celebrating Japanese artists. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor Thousands flocked to downtown Los Angeles last ...
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In Japan, a J-Pop star has come out as gay and his fans cheer

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese pop idol Shinjiro Atae has come out as gay in a public announcement that is unusual in conservative Japan, where same-sex unions are not legal. Speaking Wednesday ...