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Japan's largest music award ceremony, the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), held its second edition in Tokyo, featuring appearances by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and performances by top artists.

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Tokyo, Japan

Who
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Mrs. Green Apple, Kaze Fujii, Sakanaction, Ichiro Yamaguchi, Kenshi Yonezu
What
Japan's largest music award ceremony, the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), held its second edition in Tokyo, featuring appearances by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and performances by top artists.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT · 5h 34m ago
Where
Tokyo, Japan ·
Why
The MAJ aims to celebrate and export Japanese music, with governmental strategic support for the industry's international expansion.
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The event signals a significant push for Japanese music on the global stage, backed by government support, potentially increasing its international presence and economic impact within the culture industry. The involvement of the Prime Minister highlights the national importance placed on this initiative.

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    The Music Awards Japan (MAJ) held its second annual ceremony in Tokyo, honoring artists across 78 categories, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi making a surprise appearance to emphasize strategic government support for the music industry's international expansion.
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    Japan's largest music award ceremony, the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), held its second edition in Tokyo, featuring appearances by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and performances by top artists.

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