When will the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) ceremony take place?

The MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2026.

What are some of the top nominees for the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) in 2026?

The nominees for Artist of the Year include timelesz, HANA, Gen Hoshino, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and Kenshi Yonezu, while the nominees for New Artist of the Year include CANDY TUNE, CENT, TENBLANK, HANA, Brandy Senki, MON7A, and ONE OR EIGHT.

What new categories have been added to the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) since its inaugural event?

The award categories have been restructured since the inaugural MAJ, with 14 new categories added, including Dance & Vocal categories (Group/Solo), Boys Idol Culture and Girls Idol Culture Song awards (Group/Solo), a Back Catalog category, and an Analog Record category.

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Japan's Prestigious Music Awards Ceremony Set for June 2026

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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

Japan's Prestigious Music Awards Ceremony Set for June 2026

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.