"Music Awards Japan 2025: Celebrating Japan’s Finest Talent Live from Kyoto’s ROHM Theatre"

The Music Awards Japan (MAJ) is a new international music award show established by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA). Aiming to become Japan's equivalent of the Grammys, the MAJ seeks to celebrate musical excellence across Japan, Asia, and the global stage. 

📅 Ceremony Schedule & Hosts

• May 21, 2025: Hosts: Hiroe Igeta, Kasumi Mori, Atsushi Yanaka

• May 22, 2025: Host: Masaki Suda

The ceremony will be held at the ROHM Theatre Kyoto, a renowned venue known for its acoustics and architectural beauty.

🌟 Notable Nominees

Leading the nominations are:

• Fujii Kaze – 17 nominations

• Creepy Nuts – 16 nominations

• YOASOBI – 14 nominations

• Mrs. GREEN APPLE – 13 nominations

  
  

These artists are recognized across various categories, including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year. 

🎶 Performers

The ceremony will feature live performances by:

• Ai

• Awich

• Chanmina

• Creepy Nuts

• Fujii Kaze

• Mrs. GREEN APPLE

• Hikaru Utada (pre-recorded)

• YOASOBI

• Eikichi Yazawa

These artists represent a diverse range of genres, showcasing the rich tapestry of Japanese music. 

🌐 How to Watch

The Music Awards Japan 2025 will be:

• Broadcast live on NHK for Japanese audiences.

• Livestreamed globally on YouTube, with some regional restrictions. 

For more details and to access the livestream, visit the official website: Music Awards Japan

📅 MAJ Music Week

Leading up to the award ceremony, the MAJ Music Week will be held from May 17 to 23, 2025. This week-long event includes concerts, conferences, and seminars, culminating in the award ceremony. 

Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/music-awards-japan-nominees-showcase-wide-range-of-japanese-music-how-to-watch-the-ceremonies-1235970987/