Murayama shared her thoughts with Billboard Japan on the challenges she faced as a female dancer & her dreams for the future.
Yamazaki shared her feelings about moving from being an idol performer to working in the world of journalism & the possibilities for women's careers.
Rakugo performer Hayashiya Tsuruko shared her perspective on being one of the still relatively few women in this traditional profession of comedic storytelling.
The Mexican star's speech and performance were among the highlights at Billboard's Women in Music 2025 event on March 29.
Doechii was honored as Woman of the Year, Erykah Badu received the Icon Award and performed, and much more.
See the best red carpet photos from this year's Women in Music event.
The red-hot rapper won both a Grammy and an NAACP Image Award last month.
Ángela Aguilar, Megan Moroney & Muni Long will also perform, while Tanner Adell, Julia Michaels, Mickey Guyton, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Summer Walker & Zara Larsson are set to present.
Billboard Italia Women in Music will take place Sept. 16 in Milan, right before Fashion Week.
The 33-year-old singer sat down with Billboard Japan to look back on her career.
