Kiyoshi Matsuo on How Music Expanded His Views, Promoting Affirmative Action in Japan’s Music Industry & More
Music producer Kiyoshi Matsuo spoke with Billboard Japan about exploring ways to make the working environment in ...
Japan’s Vocaloid Scene: Top Trend for the First Half of 2024 Is ‘Room for Interpretation’
Yoshida Yasei's viral hit "Override" ruled Billboard JAPAN's "Niconico VOCALOID SONGS" mid-year charts. By Billboard Japan On ...
back number’s ‘to new lovers’ Returns to No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
WEST.'s "Maaikka!" debuts at No. 2. back number ’s “to new lovers” returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 18, scoring its second week atop the tally.
Warner Music Japan President and CEO Kaz Kobayashi to Step Down
K Kaz Kobayashi is stepping down as president and CEO of Warner Music Japan after a decade in the role, the company announced ...
Yuriyan Retriever Talks Turning Online Hate Into Prize Money & Plans to Work in the U.S.: Billboard Japan Women in Music Interview
By Billboard Japan Comedian Yuriyan Retriever chatted with writer Rio Hirai for Billboard Japan’s Women in Music interview series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry. The ...
HARU NEMURI’s ‘Flee From the Sanctuary’ U.S. Tour Begins Later this Month: See the Dates
HARU NEMURI will launch the U.S. leg of her Flee from the Sanctuary Tour on Saturday, Sept. 28. Her U.S. tour will kick off ...
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YUKKYUN Talks Solo DIVA Project & Expanding Existing Values: Billboard Japan Women in Music Interview
The multifaceted artist shared his thoughts on the state of gender in the music industry in Japan. By Billboard Japan Billboard Japan launched its Women in Music initiative in 2022 to celebrate ...
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Number_i’s ‘INZM’ Debuts at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
Kenshi Yonezu's "Garakuta - JUNK" bows at No. 10. By Billboard Japan Number_i’s “INZM” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Aug. 28. The lead single off the three-man ...