MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 celebrates outstanding works and artists chosen through a rigorous judging process conducted by over 5,000 voters, including artists, creators, record label representatives, and other music industry professionals from various fields. In the lead-up to the awards ceremony, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK will feature live performances, showcases, seminars, and more music-related happenings across Tokyo, with the action centering on the Odaiba-Aomi area. The program is packed with diverse events spanning a wide range of genres, from rock and jazz to hip-hop and anime music. You’ll want to catch your favorite artists, of course, but this is also a great opportunity to come out and discover new talent.