Top Music Japan is a platform that helps music artists and bands from around the world to better connect with fans, media and industry people in Japan and beyond.
Artists (managers, labels) in any genre and from any country can quickly and easily create a Free Artist Page in Japanese and access resources to market their music in Japan. Likewise, Japanese artists can create a Free Artist Page in English to reach fans, media and industry people around the world.
The goal of Top Music Japan is to break down language and technical barriers to promote cultural exchange and international business with Japan.
Japan has a populaton of 123 million and is the 2nd largest music market in terms of sales
To create a free Artist Page and access music marketing resources, please see Artist Signup
What can you do with a Top Music Japan Artist Account?
You can create an Artist Page where Japanese music fans, media and industry people can discover and learn more about you, listen to your music, watch your videos, and connect with you in their own language. You can also access resources (i.e. booking, distribution, promotion) to help market your music in Japan.
It's FREE to sign up and create an Artist Page. All you need is an image and some links. No special technical or Japanese language skills required. (Free translation provided by AI machine translators)
What type of content can you add to your Artist Page?
You can log in anytime to edit or turn on/off your Artist Page and to access resources. To view examples of Artist Pages browse Top Music Japan or see below.
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Submit and feature your release, music video or live event
* Log in to your Top Music Japan account to submit your album/single, YouTube video or live event.
* Submissions are published in Top Music Japan and Music PR Japan.
Release Examples Video Examples Live Event Examples
Label Account
* Registration fee applies
A label account allows you to create a Label Page and register multiple Artist Accounts.
Example Label Page 1 Example Label Page 2 Example Label Page 3 More Examples
Japan Music Marketing
Japan Music Marketing is a website in English that provides info and articles about the music market in Japan.
* You can also see info for booking, distribution, and marketing in Japan when you log in to your Top Music Japan account.
Japan Music Marketing Resources Order Full Access to Resources
Listing your album, video or live event in Top Music Japan
Release Listing
What you need: Album cover image and album links such as Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp...
> Release Listing Examples
Music Video Listing
What you need: YouTube music or lyric video (should be set to public, viewable in Japan, and embedding allowed).
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Video Listing Examples
Live Event Listing
What you need: Live event image. We recommend an image containing event info (i.e. show or tour poster/flyer). Info about your live event such as venues, locations, start/end dates, etc. and any links. Please note that this type of listing is removed when the live event is finished.
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Live Event Listing Examples
How To Order
Log in to your account and go to Submit Listing or use this order form if you do not have an account.
Featured Listing in Top Music Japan
Featured Artist Listing
What you need: Top Music Japan Artist Page
> Featured Artist Listing Examples
Featured Release Listing (Album or Single)
What you need: Album cover image and album links such as Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp...
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Featured Release Listing Examples
Featured Music Video Listing
What you need: YouTube music or lyric video (should be set to public, viewable in Japan, and embedding allowed).
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Featured Music Video Listing Examples
Featured Live Event Listing
What you need: Live event image. We recommend an image containing event info (i.e. show or tour poster/flyer). Info about your live event such as venues, locations, start/end dates, etc. and any links. Please note that this type of listing is removed when the live event is finished.
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Featured Live Event Listing Examples
How To Order
Log in to your account and go to Submit Listing or use this order form if you do not have an account.
Professional Japanese Translation
Our professional linguists provide quality Japanese translation services for the music industry. Contact us for translation. Use the calculator to get a quick estimate of translation fees.
Translation Fee CalculatorInquire
Although not perfect, you can also use free AI machine translators.
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Contact us for professional translation and localization for merch, packaging, flyers, social media, videos...
Create free QR Codes to help market your music
QR Codes were invented in Japan and are commonly used for marketing music. QR Codes conveniently connect mobile users to online content such as your website, music, video, live event info, social media, contact, and more. Learn more and create your own QR Codes for free at QRickit.
Create a free QR Code for your music
* Top Music Japan Artist Pages come with a free QR Code for you to download and use.
Create a special "Japan Edition" release!
日本版 Japan Edition/Version
日本限定版 or 日本限定 Japan Limited Edition
日本限定盤 Japan Limited Edition (used for vinyl record)
DIY Solution: Make a special "Japan Edition" digital release, CD or vinly record for collectors and music fans. Copy above or download the Japanese text as Photoshop graphics in various font styles to add to your cover art, sticker or packaging. More info about "Japan Edition" release and distribution
Download Photoshop File
Example: Steve Vincent (UK) made a "Japan Edition" CD which is now for sale at Rokk Stakk Records in Japan.
PRO Solution: Contact us for professional translation and localization for merch, packaging, flyers, social media, videos...
Registration in Audioleaf and Eggs
Audioleaf and Eggs are popular platforms in Japan for indie artists to introduce their music. We encourage you to register with these platforms. It is free to register. You can do it yourself with the help of translation apps or contact us if you would like us to register you based on the content from your Top Music Japan Artist Page. (Fee applies)
Distribution in Japan
Free distribution in Japan. Promotion and support.
Learn more about distribution in Japan
* Please log in to your Top Music Japan account to access these resources or see Japan Music Marketing
Booking Tour/Shows in Japan
Booking live houses (venues), festivals, showcases, tours in Japan. Management, logistics, promotion and support.
Learn more about playing live in Japan
* Please log in to your Top Music Japan account to access these resources or see Japan Music Marketing
Marketing Services in Japan
Music marketing services in Japan for foreign artists and labels. PR and communications, publicity, press releases, media pitching, digital marketing, influencer marketing, merchandise, consulting, collaboration coordination, social media management, sync administration, and more.
* Please log in to your Top Music Japan account to access these resources or see Japan Music Marketing
