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Largest Music Awards in Japan Based on Data From Billboard Japan & More Set for May 2025 in Kyoto


The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) has announced the launch of a new music award called MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN.

“Post-COVID, the way we enjoy entertainment as a whole has changed,” says CEIPA’s Chair of the Board Shunsuke Muramatsu, who believes that with the recent wave of digitalization, global success and possibilities are expanding within the music industry. Having witnessed a rapid, borderless connection to the rest of the world, we are now focused on supporting young, talented Japanese creators through an awards show with a global reach.” “Additionally, we will also promote the awards in other Asian countries and the world through terrestrial broadcasting stations, livestreaming on YouTube, news coverage, and more.”

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