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Music Awards Japan 2026 ceremonies begin worldwide YouTube streaming
The Music Awards Japan 2026 ceremonies, consisting of the Grand Ceremony and the Premiere Ceremony, have begun worldwide streaming on YouTube. Held on June 13, 2026, at venues including TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, the event represents a major international music award established by five major Japanese music industry organizations.
Winners across 78 categories were determined by votes from 5,000 music industry professionals. The Grand Ceremony, hosted by Masaki Suda, featured performances by artists including Fujii Kaze, Sam Smith, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and Sakanaction. The Premiere Ceremony, hosted by Kasumi Mori and Atsushi Yanaka, showcased performances from international artists such as Cup of Joe from the Philippines and Hindia from Indonesia.
The awards aim to connect Japan and Asia with the global music market.
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Fujii Kaze · Mrs. GREEN APPLE · Music Awards Japan · Sam Smith · Toyota Arena Tokyo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Winners across 78 categories were decided by votes from 5,000 music industry members. animeanime.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Grand Ceremony and Premiere Ceremony of Music Awards Japan 2026 took place on June 13, 2026. www.thefirsttimes.jp · animeanime.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The event was held at venues including TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Odaiba, Tokyo. animeanime.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ceremonies are being streamed worldwide on YouTube, excluding certain regions. www.thefirsttimes.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Premiere Ceremony featured performances by Cup of Joe from the Philippines and Hindia from Indonesia. www.thefirsttimes.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Grand Ceremony included performances by artists such as Fujii Kaze, Sam Smith, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE. www.thefirsttimes.jp · animeanime.jp