It only takes seconds of an Ado performance to grasp the hold the Japanese singer has over her adoring fans in the crowd. The 22-year-old singer — who actually refers to herself as an “Utaite,” a ...

In 2025, Universal Music Japan’s president and CEO, Naoshi Fujikura, was chosen for inclusion in Billboard‘s Global Power Players list for a fifth consecutive time, making this his sixth appearance.

Japanese boyband One or Eight has made its official launch with the release of “Don’t Tell Nobody” along with an accompanying music video. “Don’t Tell Nobody” is written and produced by OneRepublic’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Known for his eclectic blending of J-pop, rock, and electronic ...

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN: The inaugural edition of MAJ hailed as the “Japanese Grammy Awards”—marked a groundbreaking moment in the nation’s music history. Jointly launched by five major Japanese music ...

The plight of a white boy from Connecticut trying to rationalize the fantastical Japanese underbelly of music - while by the same token trying to sympathize with the audiences and societal ...

From high-energy performances to cultural immersion, the two-day LA event highlights the artists and trends driving Japan's global music takeover, presented by CEIPA × TOYOTA GROUP's MUSIC WAY PROJECT ...

Qobuz music streaming service is being rolled out in Japan, a market ripe for expansion. Hi-Res music streaming service Qobuz has announced its entry into the Japanese streaming market. Qobuzwas ...

Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi are unique and eccentric Japanese musicians who are contributing to bringing the excitement of J-pop worldwide. Fans are in for a treat because these musical acts ...

The singer shot to the top of the charts in Japan when she was still a teenager. Now, the 22-year-old, who has never revealed her identity, is wrapping up her biggest world tour yet and reflecting on ...

It only takes seconds of an Ado performance to grasp the hold the Japanese singer has over her adoring fans in the crowd. The 22-year-old singer – who actually refers to herself as an "Utaite," a ...