Sony Music becomes largest shareholder in GungHo to revive Puzzle & Dragons Sony Music (Japan) becomes GungHo’s largest shareholder, seeking to revive developer Puzzle & Dragons through content, IP and …
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Ginza 300Bar Announces Year-Round Garden Mojito and Adds Aomori Sake, Live Music
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraGinza 300Bar Keeps Authentic Cocktails and ¥300 Prices at the Heart of Ginza Ginza 300Bar continues to redefine Ginza nightlife with ¥300 cocktails, its signature Garden Mojito endorsed by the …
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AI-generated music surges in Japan and challenges human songwriters and karaoke catalogs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI-generated music accelerates into Japan’s market as karaoke and copyright debates intensify AI-generated music reshapes Japan’s music market as a Kochi golf course song made with Suno highlights rapid production, …
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Fujii Kaze Dominates Music Awards Japan with Four Wins, Including Album of the Year Fujii Kaze wins four awards at Music Awards Japan as Prema is named Album of the …
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN aims to become Japan’s Grammys amid export push
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMUSIC AWARDS JAPAN draws stars and scrutiny as Mrs.GREEN APPLE wins Best Artist MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s second ceremony on June 13 crowned Mrs.GREEN APPLE Best Artist as industry groups push …
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Sony Forecasts Record Fiscal 2026 Net Profit Fueled by Gaming and Music
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSony projects record net profit for fiscal 2026, driven by gaming and music Sony Group forecasts record net profit of ¥1,160 billion for fiscal 2026, citing strong gaming, music and …