ennichi ’25 Shows Why Japanese Music’s Global Moment Is Only Getting Bigger

From high-energy performances to cultural immersion, the two-day LA event highlights the artists and trends driving Japan’s ...
loudwire

The Best Japanese Rock/Metal Band From Each of the Last Five Decades, Chosen by Ryujin’s Ryoji Shinomoto

Here is the best Japanese rock/metal band from each of the last five decades, as chosen by Ryujin's Ryoji Shinomoto. There are so many incredible acts under the nebulous heavy music umbrella that have ...
Billboard

Universal Music Japan’s Naoshi Fujikura on Mrs. GREEN APPLE & Fujii Kaze Winning Big, Challenges of Exporting Japanese Music: Interview

Universal Music Japan's president & CEO has been included in Billboard's Global Power Players list for five straight years. By Billboard Japan In 2025, Universal Music Japan‘s president and CEO, ...
Pitchfork

The Best Music of 2025 So Far

Pitchfork’s editors are already sorting, compiling, and straining to remember all the music that’s been released this year. So we’re spotlighting some of 2025’s most outstanding records to date by ...