Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Los Angeles became a crossroads for Japan's fast-growing global music scene as CEIPA and the TOYOTA GROUP's "MUSIC WAY PROJECT" ...

Since joining the company in 1997, Atsuhiro Iwakami has worked continuously in anime and game production, going on to serve as president of Aniplex before being appointed President and Representative ...

The second installment of Billboard Japan's series breaking down the trends of MAJ will focus on entries in the Top Global Hit From Japan category. By Billboard Japan The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN ...

Warner Music Japan (WMJ) has entered into a strategic partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NBCUJ) to enhance shared opportunities around anime-related music. Through this partnership, ...

Looking to emulate South Korea's K-pop juggernaut, the island nation's music industry is banding together to take its pop music global. By Glenn Peoples “We’ve been trying to spread our music from ...

Sony Music Japan will acquire a 23.29% stake in video game developer GungHo Online Entertainment, making Sony Music the company’s largest shareholder. GungHo Online Entertainment, the Japanese video ...

Sony Music Entertainment Japan announced it will acquire a 23.29 percent stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo Online Entertainment for 28,635,502,500 yen ($178.86 million USD). The deal is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sony is paying more than a few peanuts to get majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts franchise featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and more. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music ...