Top Music Japan

Top Music Japan is a platform that helps Japanese music fans, media and industry people discover, follow and connect with artists and music creators from around the world.

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 music fans, media and industry people around the world.

The Japanese version of Top Music Japan focuses on introducing and showcasing artists and music from around the world to Japanese people while the English version of Top Music Japan focuses on introducing and showcasing Japanese artists and music to 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.

Are you a music artist, manager or label?

Japan is the 2nd largest music market in the world in terms of sales.
Japanese spend more money per person on music than anyone else in the world.

We understand the challenges in promoting music worldwide, so we have developed some free and affordable resources to help you reach music consumers, media and industry people in Japan and beyond. To create a free Artist Page on Top Music Japan, please see Artist Signup.

Artist Signup Resources

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 other resources (i.e. booking and distribution) to help promote your music in Japan.

It's FREE to sign up and create an Artist Page. All you need is your artist image and some links. No special technical or Japanese language skills required. (Free translation provided by AI machine translators)

Create Free Artist Account

What type of content can you add to your Artist Page?

Artist Image (Your main image)
Image Slideshow (Other images such as photos, album covers, posters, etc.)
Bio (Free Japanese translation by AI machine translators. Human translation also available.)
Music Player (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, ReverbNation, Soundcloud, etc.)
Video Player (YouTube or Vimeo videos/playlists)
News (Free Japanese translation by AI machine translators. Human translation also available.)
Live Event Info (Bandsintown, Songkick, ReverbNation Show Schedule, etc.)
Shop and Streaming Links (Links to where people can download, stream, buy your music and merch)
Social and other Links
Contact Form (Fans and industry people can contact you. Form can be enabled/disabled.)

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.

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 Example 8

Create Free Artist Account

Submit and feature your album, video or live event in Top Music Japan

Album Examples Video Examples Live Event Examples

See Resources for More Info Submit

Label Account

With a label account you can create a Label Page on Top Music Japan. You (or your artist) can also register PRO artist accounts and create Artist Pages linked to your label. Access to Japan Music Marketing Resources is also included. To view examples of Label Pages browse Top Music Japan or see below.

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6

* Label registration fee applies.
* Only labels approved by Top Music Japan will be accepted.

Japan Music Marketing

Japan Music Marketing is a website in English that provides info about the music market in Japan. We encourage you to read the articles and use the resources there.

* Some contact info for booking and distribution in Japan is also available when you login to your Top Music Japan account.

Japan Music Marketing Resources Order Full Access to Resources

* Full access is included with a Top Music Japan PRO account. Otherwise, the full access fee is $19.

Listing your album, video or live event in Top Music Japan

Regular Release Listing

Your album or single is added to Top Music Japan

What you need: Album cover image and album links such as Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp...
> Release Listing Examples

Regular Music Video Listing

Your YouTube video (music or lyric video) is added to Top Music Japan

What you need: YouTube music or lyric video (should be set to public, viewable in Japan, and embedding allowed).
> Video Listing Examples

Regular Live Event Listing

Your Live Event (show, concert, tour, festival, live stream) info is added to Top Music Japan

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.
> 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

FEATURED ARTIST listing at top of page in Top Music Japan for 30 days
We post (in Japanese) about you in Top Music Japan social media X, Facebook and Instagram

What you need: Top Music Japan Artist Page
> Featured Artist Listing Examples

Featured Release Listing (Album or Single)

FEATURED ALBUM listing at top of page in Top Music Japan for 30 days
We post (in Japanese) about your release in Top Music Japan social media X, Facebook and Instagram

What you need: Album cover image and album links such as Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp...
> Featured Release Listing Examples

Featured Music Video Listing

FEATURED VIDEO listing at top of page in Top Music Japan for 30 days
We post (in Japanese) about your music video in Top Music Japan social media X, Facebook and Instagram

What you need: YouTube music or lyric video (should be set to public, viewable in Japan, and embedding allowed).
> Featured Music Video Listing Examples

Featured Live Event Listing

FEATURED LIVE EVENT listing at top of page in Top Music Japan for 30 days.
We post (in Japanese) about your live event in Top Music Japan social media X, Facebook and Instagram

Featured Label Listing

FEATURED LABEL listing at top of page in Top Music Japan for 30 days
We post (in Japanese) about your label in Top Music Japan social media X, Facebook and Instagram

What you need: Top Music Japan Label Page
> Featured Label 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 Calculator Inquire

Although not perfect, you can also use free AI machine translators.
Google Translate ChatGPT Deep L

* We can also add Japanese to your digital files (i.e. album covers, videos, flyers, merch).

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!

Make a special "Japan Edition" digital release, CD or vinly record for collectors and music fans. Download the above Japanese graphics to add to your cover art, sticker or packaging. More info about "Japan Edition" release and distribution

Download Photoshop File Download JPG file Download PDF file

Steve Vincent made a "Japan Edition" CD which is now for sale at Rokk Stakk Records in Japan.

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, 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

YouTube (Google) Video Ad Campaign

* A Top Music Japan Artist Page is required to order.
* Ad campaign is designed to gain 10,000 to 100,000 views (depending on budget) from Japan to your YouTube video.
* Ad campaign duration is 4 weeks but can be customized (i.e. 2 weeks, 3 weeks, specific end date).
* Ad campaign can target specific cities or areas in Japan (i.e. for promoting a show or tour in Japan).

How do I introduce/promote my music (release/video/artist/tour) in Japan?
How can I get more Japanese people to hear my music?
How do I get more views from Japan to my YouTube video?

There are almost 80 million YouTube users in Japan. One of the most cost-effective and fastest ways to reach these users and get your music heard in Japan is through a YouTube (Google) Video Ad Campaign using your YouTube music, lyric or promotional video.

More Info