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Japan's Prestigious Music Awards Ceremony Set for June 2026
7 Nov
Summary
- MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) to be held on June 13, 2026
- Includes red carpet, major category presentations, and additional ceremonies
- Nominees for top awards like Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year announced
The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country's premier international music honors, is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2026. The event will feature a Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, to be held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO that evening. Earlier that day, the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place at TOKYO DREAM PARK.
The MAJ week, running from June 8 to 13, 2026, will also include artist performances alongside seminars and showcases featuring music industry professionals from Japan and abroad. At a press conference held in Tokyo on November 5, 2025, organizers revealed the mid-year standings based on data from January through August 2025, covering the current entry pool of eligible works and artists.
The nominees for the top categories, such as Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year, feature some of the year's most prominent acts, including timelesz, HANA, Gen Hoshino, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and Kenshi Yonezu. The Song of the Year and Album of the Year categories also showcase the diversity of Japan's music landscape, with a wide range of acclaimed releases from both established and emerging artists.
