Japan

HIP is one of the largest concert promoters in Japan

Japan's music market lags behind others when it comes to adoption of streaming services, and Qobuz sees an opportunity in that.

Partnership marks the company's latest deal in Japan

Examples of how Japan's music business has fostered a special kind of connection with superfans in its market

The Store features RS No.9 HARAJUKU, the second permanent Rolling Stones retail store outside of London

Key executives in the market include Erika Ogawa as General Manager for Japan, and Mari Ochiai as Head of Artist Services

Rightsholders such as publishers will likely find something to like - and tech companies may find something to dislike - in the EU's AI Act

LAND to produce music involving collaborations with prominent global artists

MBW Reacts to recent news about AI training in Japan

MBW's World Leaders Series interviews Katsumi Kuroiwa, President and CEO of Japan's Avex Group

New stats published by local trade body RIAJ

MBW explores Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)'s virtual talent ambitions...

New venture, SPACE SHOWER FUGA, will launch in Spring 2021

Exec joins from Amazon Japan, where he was Head of Licensing, Digital Music

Label has launched with the release of the track Ding Dong (feat A.G.O.) by Japanese R&B singer FLEUR