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20-05-2025
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Nominees Showcase Wide Range of Japanese Music: How to Watch the Ceremonies
The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) ceremony, the largest music awards in the country, is quickly approaching. Embodying the theme of 'Connecting the world, illuminating the future of music,' the brand-new international music awards will take place on May 21 and 22, 2025 at the ROHM Theatre Kyoto, with the winners of 50 categories to be announced on Day 1, and those of the six main categories and more to be announced and awarded in a ceremony on Day 2. Both days will be streamed globally via YouTube, the awards' global streaming partner. (Some regions excluded.) The Grand Ceremony on the 22nd will feature performances by AI, Hikaru Utada, Awich, Creepy Nuts, CHANMINA, Fujii Kaze, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and YOASOBI, with actor and singer Masaki Suda taking on the role of Master of Ceremony. MAJ is hosted by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), an association jointly established by five major organizations in the Japanese music industry: the Recording Industry Association of Japan, Japan Association of Music Enterprises, the Federation of Music Producers Japan, Music Publishers Association of Japan and All Japan Concert & Live Entertainment Promoters Conference. In the wake of the spread of streaming services and the success of Japanese entertainment such as anime, CEIPA was launched for the future growth of the Japanese music industry and will begin full-fledged promotion of entertainment and content from the country on a global scale this year. More from Billboard Saweetie Locks in Debut Australian Tour Dates French Police Recover Bust From Jim Morrison's Grave, 37 Years After It Was Stolen Taylor Swift Premieres 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in 'The Handmaid's Tale': Watch The six nominees in the six main categories, chosen by more than 5,000 music professionals including artists and creatives, are as follows: Song of the Year – Recognition for the song with the most outstanding musical creativity and artistry. Rosé & Bruno Mars 'APT.' Creepy Nuts 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' YOASOBI 'Idol' Fujii Kaze 'Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing)' Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Lilac' Album of the Year – Recognition for the album with the most outstanding musical creativity and artistry. Mrs. GREEN APPLE, ANTENNA Kenshi Yonezu, LOST CORNER Fujii Kaze, LOVE ALL SERVE ALL Vaundy, replica Hikaru Utada, SCIENCE FICTION Artist of the Year – Recognition for the artist with the most outstanding musical creativity and artistry. Creepy Nuts Mrs. GREEN APPLE Vaundy YOASOBI Fujii Kaze New Artist of the Year – Recognition for the new artist who demonstrated outstanding musical creativity and artistry. FRUITS ZIPPER Number_i Omoinotake tuki. Kocchi no Kento Top Global Hit From Japan – Recognition for the Japanese song that became a global hit. Lotus Juice/Azumi Takahashi 'It's Going Down Now' XG 'WOKE UP' YOASOBI 'Idol' Fujii Kaze 'Shinunoga E-wa' Miki Matsubara 'Mayonaka no Door – stay with me' Best Song Asia – Recognition for the Asian hit song that was popular across Asian countries. Bernadya 'Satu Bulan' (Indonesia) REGINA SONG 'the cutest pair' (Singapore) aespa 'Supernova' (South Korea) PLAVE 'WAY 4 LUV' (South Korea) JEFF SATUR 'GHOST' (Thailand) Songs and artists that have topped the Billboard Japan charts, as well as songs with the most streams, one of the indicators for a song to be considered a hit in Japan, have been nominated. In particular, the nominees in the Song of the Year category boast some of the highest weekly streams of all time in the country, and are the record-holders for the respective artists. For reference, Kendrick Lamar & SZA's 'Luther,' which has led the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 weeks, has the highest number of weekly streams in the U.S. at approximately 46 million, while Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars' collaborative single 'Die With A Smile' has approximately 31 million. These figures include video views, which are separated in Billboard Japan's total streaming count. Highest Weekly Audio Streams in Japan 'APT.' (12,127,799 streams) 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' (24,945,758 streams, No. 5 on Billboard Japan's all-time list) 'Idol' (25,860,696 streams, No. 2 on Billboard Japan's all-time list) 'Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing)' (8,843,750 streams) 'Lilac' (15,713,177 streams) As for the nominees in the Top Global Hit from Japan category, you may have come across the songs on TikTok or other video-shorting platforms even if you don't live in Japan. The nominees in this category were chosen by music industry professionals outside of Japan and include, in order from top to bottom, the battle song from the video game Persona 3 Reload (2024), a rap song released in 2024 by the seven-member group that headlined the Sahara Stage at this year's Coachella, the opener for the anime series, Oshi no Ko, that topped Billboard's Global Excl. US on June 10, 2023 and went on to become Billboard Japan's Song of the Year for that year, a song released in 2020 but became a viral hit in Asian countries after July 2022 and is still being listened to in many countries today, and a so-called 'city pop' tune released in November 1979 that spread worldwide through covers and TikTok. The songs were released in different eras and are from different genres, showing how diverse Japanese music is. Another interesting aspect of this award is that it not only honors Japanese artists and releases, but also includes music from all over the world. The fact that one of the main categories is the award for Best Song Asia indicates that this accolade also provides opportunities to establish global ties. In the section for International Songs, there are seven categories for different genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop/rap and more, which highlight the popular and highly acclaimed music from outside of Japan that is being listened to and loved in the country. The artists themselves can discover the high potential of their music in Japan, which is another way of looking at the nominations in these categories. Tatsuya Nomura, MAJ Executive Committee Chairman, shared his enthusiasm to Billboard Japan before the inaugural event, saying, 'The theme of MAJ is 'Connecting the world, illuminating the future of music,' and I believe the two days will embody that. It'll be the first step of an award that will last five, ten, even 100 years, so I hope you'll witness this historic moment.' Watch the Premiere Ceremony starting May 20 at 10 PM PT / May 21 at 1 AM ET. Meanwhile, the Grand Ceremony, featuring performances by AI, Hikaru Utada, Awich, Creepy Nuts, CHANMINA, Fujii Kaze, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and YOASOBI will stream on May 22 at 3:30 AM PT / 6:30 AM ET. MAJ May 21 Premiere Ceremony: MAJ May 22 Grand Ceremony: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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14-05-2025
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Dominates Top Three Slots on Japan Hot 100 as 'Tengoku' Rises to No. 1
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Tengoku' hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 14, becoming one of the three songs by the band taking up the top three slots on this week's chart. 'Tengoku' ('Heaven') was written as the theme song for the movie Shinso wo ohanashi shimasu ('Let me tell you the truth') starring the band's frontman Motoki Omori alongside timelesz member Fuma Kikuchi and debuted at No. 11 last week. On this week's tally, it rules streaming with 9,383,288 weekly streams while coming in at No. 3 for downloads, No. 2 for radio airplay, and No. 4 for video views. More from Billboard Adam David Delivers Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' on 'The Voice' as Finalists Are Set Blake Shelton Drops 'Texas' on 'Fallon,' Says Post Malone Fueled His Return Queens of the Stone Age Announce 'Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film, Album The popular three-man band dominates the top three positions on this week's Japan Hot 100 with 'Lilac' following 'Heaven' at No. 2 and 'KUSUSHIKI' at No. 3, becoming the second act to do so. The first artist who accomplished this feat was Ado, on the chart released Aug. 17, 2022. ('New Genesis,' 'Backlght,' and 'I'm Invincible' at Nos. 1, 2, 3, respectively. Fun fact: Motoki Omori wrote 'I'm Invincible.') WEST.'s 'WEST SIDE SOUL!' debuts at No. 4. The theme song for the movie URASYAIN starring all seven members of the boy band sold 236,601 copies in its first week to rule physical sales and comes in at No. 24 for radio. DXTEEN's 'Tick-Tack' bows at No. 5. The opening theme song for the drama series Yabusaka dewa gozaimasen launches at No. 2 for sales with 90,311 copies sold and comes in at No. 8 for radio. Other notable chart moves include Shota Shimizu's 'PUZZLE,' which rises 18-11. Released last October as the theme song for his alma mater, the song started gaining traction on TikTok and social media around April, leading to an increase in video views and streams. Streams are up to 112% and downloads to 162% from the week before. Also, several songs by KinKi Kids have charted after the duo released its extensive catalog on streaming platforms on May 5. 'Ai no katamari' comes in at No. 14, 'Garasu no shonen' at No. 42, 'Aisareruyori aishitai' at No. 81, 'Flower' at No. 92, and 'Boku no senaka niwa hane ga aru' at No. 99. The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from May 5 to 11, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan's English X account. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
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08-05-2025
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back number's ‘Blue Amber' Bows at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways back number's 'Blue Amber' debuts at No. 1 on this week's Billboard Japan Hot 100, released May 7, becoming the popular band's sixth leader on the chart. The track is being featured as the theme song for the ongoing drama series starring Keiko Kitagawa called Anata wo ubatta sonohi kara. After being released digitally on April 28, the track came in at No. 2 for downloads (14,750 units), No. 7 for streaming (6,154,747 weekly streams), No. 8 for video views, and topped radio airplay. The song gives the three-man J-pop band its sixth No. 1 (nine weeks in all) on the Japan Hot 100. More from Billboard Four other songs by back number are currently charting, with 'Takaneno Hanakosan' rising 38-35, 'Suiheisen' 46-44, 'Hanataba' 65-56, and 'Happy End' 78-75 this week. List of back number's No. 1 Hits: 'Omoidasenakunaru sonohimade' ('Until the day I can't remember') 'Christmas Song' [Three weeks] 'Boku no Namae wo' ('(You called) my name') 'Old Fashion' 'to new lovers' (Japanese title: 'Atarashii Koibitotachi ni') [Two weeks] 'Blue Amber' Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'KUSUSHIKI' follows at No. 2. Compared to the week before, streaming and video for the The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Part 2 opener decreased to 93%, while downloads and karaoke increased to 108% and 136%, respectively. At No. 3 is the three-man band's 'Lilac,' moving 5-3. Streaming and video for the Oblivion Battery opener gained slightly, while downloads and karaoke showed significant growth of 121% and 135%, respectively. ≠ME's 'Mobunoderella' bows at No. 4. The title track of the group's 10th double A-side single released April 30 topped sales with 232,441 copies sold in its first week. King Gnu's 'TWILIGHT!!!' falls a notch to No. 5. The theme song for the animated blockbuster Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback scores its third week on the tally, coming in at No. 5 for downloads (6,333 units), No. 4 for streaming (7,639,298 streams), No. 6 for radio and No. 4 for video. Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu's 'Sekai de ichiban idol' debuts at No. 7. The title track of the group's double A-side single was released April 30 and came in at No. 2 for sales (85,438 copies) and No. 45 for radio. Also debuting at No. 9 is Travis Japan's 'Would You Like One?' The theme song for the animated movie Tabekko Doubutsu The Movie launched at No. 1 for downloads, No. 67 for streaming, and No. 55 for radio. Outside the top 10, Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new song 'Tengoku' debuts at No. 11. It's the theme song for the movie Shinso wo ohanashi shimasu starring the band's frontman Motoki Omori (alongside timelesz member Fuma Kikuchi) in a feature film for the first time. The track comes in at No. 3 for downloads and No. 12 for streaming. The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from April 28 to May 4, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan's English X account. Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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02-04-2025
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Nogizaka46's ‘Navel Orange' Debuts at No. 1 as Ketsumeishi's Cherry Blossom Hit Returns to Japan Hot 100
Nogizaka46's 'Navel Orange' tops this week's Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released April 2. The 38th single by the popular girl group launched with 611,511 CDs after dropping March 26, more than its previous single. The song tops sales and comes in at No. 9 for downloads, No. 13 for radio airplay, and No. 21 for video views to give the group its 28th leader on the tally. More from Billboard The Hives Plot World Tour to Accompany New Album, 'The Hives Forever Forever The Hives' Morgan Wallen Launches 'Get Me to God's Country' Merch Following 'SNL' Walk-Off Selena Gomez & benny blanco's 'I Said I Love You First' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Lilac' drops a notch to No. 2, but continues its domination of multiple metrics. The Oblivion Battery opener rules streaming for the 30th week with 9,912,320 weekly streams, video for the 13th week, and karaoke for the 12th week. Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' holds at No. 3. Downloads for the Orb: On the Movements of the Earth opener are down to 74% compared to the week before, streaming 92%, radio 60%, and video 62%, while karaoke gains for the second week in a row to 113%. Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Darling' rises 6-4. Karaoke for the three-man band's latest hit increased for the ninth consecutive week to 105% and radio is also up to 103% week-over-week. The band's long-running hit from 2023, 'Que Sera Sera,' follows at No. 5, jumping 6 slots this week to re-enter the top 10. The song logs its 101st week on the Japan Hot 100 and boasts over 600 million total streams. Outside the top 10, JO1's 'BE CLASSIC' debuts at No. 11. The lead title track off the eleven-member boy band's best-of album, released Apr. 2, tops downloads and comes in at No. 18 for streaming and No. 4 for videos. Also, cherry blossom season is in full gear in Japan and Ketsumeishi's 'Sakura' from 2005 has re-entered the Japan Hot 100. Downloads, streaming, videos, and karaoke for the classic seasonal staple have increased and the track hits No. 89 this week. The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Mar. 24 to 30, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan's English X account. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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26-03-2025
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE's ‘Lilac' Returns to No. 1, Southern All Stars at No. 8 on Japan Hot 100
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Lilac' Returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released March 26. The Oblivion Battery opener is back atop the tally after five weeks to log its seventh week at No. 1. On its 50th week on the chart, streaming for the long-running hit is up 103%, downloads 104%, and karaoke 103% compared to the week before. More from Billboard For the 'Win': Tamela Mann Scores Record 12th No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart Lady Gaga Announces Dates For North American, International 2025 Mayhem Ball Tour Selena Gomez Hates Feeling a 'Tad Bitter' About Trolls Commenting on Her Weight While 'Nobody Cares' About Those Things With Men Eighteen songs by the popular three-man band continue to chart this week, with 'Ao to Natsu' from 2018 leading the pack at 282 weeks. Debuting at No. 2 is SixTONES' 'Barrier.' The six-member boy band's 14th single bows at No. 1 for sales again, selling 374,475 copies after dropping March 19, making it the group's 14th consecutive single to debut atop the metric. Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' rises a notch to No. 3. The newly released music video accompanying the Orb: On the Movements of the Earth opener helped boost downloads, streaming, video views and karaoke. Downloads are up slightly, streaming up 106%, video 185%, and karaoke 198% week-over-week. Rosy Chronicle's 'Heirasshai! ~ Nippon de aimasho' bows at No. 4. The Hello! Project girl group's major-label debut single launches with 74,912 CDs to come in at No. 2 for sales and No. 28 for downloads. Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora's 'Koi wa baisoku' follows at No. 5, debuting on the chart at a higher position than the group's previous single, 'Sukisugite Up and down.' Southern All Stars' 'Yume no Uchuryoko' rises to No. 8. The track off the evergreen veteran band's 16th studio album and the first in ten years entitled THANK YOU SO MUCH ruled radio and came in at No. 11 for downloads after dropping March 19. The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from March 17 to 23, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan's English X account. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
