Billboard Japan interviewed Kuroiwa upon his selection for the International Power Players list and talked with him about the issues Avex faces when creating global hits.
“NOW PLAYING JAPAN vol.2” presents new findings on music consumption trends and marketing, in Japan and abroad.
Day 2 headliner Awich performed a blistering nine-track set, including her latest single “Are you serious?”
The single is the girl group’s seventh No. 1 hit and the first since “Bokunanka” in 2022.
A collaborative EP with Frost Children titled Soul Kiss will also be released on Oct. 4.
The outspoken music producer spoke with Billboard Japan for its Women In Music interview series exploring ways to make the working environment in entertainment a better place for all.
Yoshida Yasei's viral hit "Override" ruled Billboard JAPAN’s "Niconico VOCALOID SONGS" mid-year charts.
TOMOKO IDA shared her thoughts with Billboard Japan on why female producers are in the minority in the music industry.
The Oblivion Battery opener first took the No.1 spot on the July 17 list.
Billboard Japan interviewed Oishi about his focus since being appointed to his current position in January 2023.
