Interviews Avex Inc. CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa on Japan, the modern music business, and global expansionMBW's World Leaders Series interviews Katsumi Kuroiwa, President and CEO of Japan's Avex Group
News Japan generated over half a billion dollars from subscription music streaming in 2022New stats published by local trade body RIAJ
Analysis News Sony Music Japan is building ‘the largest virtual talent development and management project in history’MBW explores Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)'s virtual talent ambitions...
News FUGA partners with Japanese firm Space Shower Networks to form digital music distribution JVNew venture, SPACE SHOWER FUGA, will launch in Spring 2021
News Ingrooves expands into Japan, names industry veteran Ryukatsu Son as Managing Director for marketExec joins from Amazon Japan, where he was Head of Licensing, Digital Music
News Warner Music Japan launches urban label +809Label has launched with the release of the track Ding Dong (feat A.G.O.) by Japanese R&B singer FLEUR
Analysis News Industry revenues in Japan, world’s second biggest recorded music market, didn’t grow in H1 2019Audio subscription revenues made up 12.4% of Japan's total recorded music revenues in H1 2019; physical audio formats contributed 53.3%.
News Merlin distributions to label members in Japan increase 200% year-on-yearThe independent label agency opened its Tokyo office in October 2016
News Despite arrival of Spotify, streaming revenue growth slowed considerably in Japan last yearPhysical revenues make up more than 80% of local market
Analysis News Japan’s recorded music business grew last year (but only just)Market generates more than $2bn, with download holding and streaming up 61%
News Sony’s historic buyout of Sony/ATV: 5 things you need to knowSony is now edging towards becoming a $5bn music company
Analysis Japan’s recorded music market up 1.1% as streaming jumps 43%Physical rock solid as digital climbs
Analysis CD sales remain rock solid in Japan – but J-Pop has a strangleholdDomestic sales claim almost 90% of all money taken