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Grammys to add best Asian pop music performance category in 2027

The new Grammy category gives J-pop, K-pop and C-pop acts greater opportunities for international recognition.

Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead

Japan's largest music award ceremony moved to Tokyo for its second year, with a night of electric performances and artists honored in 78 categories.

Japan music label Avex's Bruno Mars deal is part of $100m overseas push

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN前夜祭に高市首相　増す産業色

A Quick Visit to the Institute of Research in Opera and Music Theatre

Stage Practice and Academic Research Resonating at Waseda “If you have a chance, you should visit a theatre. You might find yourself unexpectedly hooked,” says Director Michiko Ishii with evident enthusiasm. She…

Inside Dark Mofo 2026: Australia's wildest music festival returns

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

Discover Waseda’s Only Celtic Music Student Club

2025年度春合宿での野外演奏の様子 約500もある早稲田大学 公認サークル 。どんな活動をしているのか、普段の活動の様子から発表や大会の参加など、気になる内容をサークル員が紹介します。 初心者でも大丈夫！ 陽気なリズムの民族音楽を味わえる 「早稲田大学ケルト音楽同好会」 幹事長 文学部 2年 仲長 隼（なかちょう・はやた）…

Copyright law revision to extend compensation for artists

The cabinet on Friday pushed forward the bill, which, once passed by parliament, aims to pass on usage fees to musicians.

Masashi Sada still believes music begins with melody

The veteran singer-songwriter discusses fame, artistic independence and why he never chased musical trends.

Local railway operator offers chances to stream original music

The Toyama company is pushing the project forward as part of local revitalization efforts.

Sony to buy music catalog from Blackstone with Singapore's GIC

The Robots of Waseda: A 50-Year Journey in Humanoid Innovation

Long before humanoid robots became a global research phenomenon, Waseda University was already building them. In 1973, WABOT-1 took its first steps, launching a legacy that continues today with AI-driven caregiving…

Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners

Documentary captures the long echo of Fukushima's nuclear disaster

Without narration or music, Toru Yamada's intimate documentary "At the Triangle Intersection" follows the silences, routines and unresolved tensions of post-disaster life.

Kan Sano lets go of control and lets others in on ‘Mojacat’

Kan Sano's latest album expands his musical imagination, with collaborators such as Chara and Ua helping him push beyond the limits of going it alone.

Waseda Museums: List of Special Exhibitions from April-September 2026

Waseda University Museum Exhibition Lineup for April-September 2026 Details on the renovation of permanent exhibitions are also included. Waseda University holds a collection of over 5 million items, including books,…

Introducing Waseda University Museum Week 2026

Hello everyone, my name is Peter Chai (Kai Shibata), and I am a member of the Student Advisors for Waseda Culture who help with the creation and spreading of Waseda culture and prepare events with office staff in the…