On May 21, 2025, the first edition of the Music Awards Japan unfolded at the ROHM Theatre in Kyoto’s Sakyo district, marking the start of a two-day celebration. The event continued on May 22, 2025. It is coordinated by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association, a body formed by five key music groups in the country. The purpose is to highlight artistic contributions across Japan’s sound industry and enhance its profile internationally. With the message “Connecting the world, illuminating the future of music,” the opening event featured a performance by a curated ensemble, playing recognized classics as part of the day’s schedule. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMusic Awards Japan is a focal point of MAJ Music Week, which spans from May 17 through 23. This broader program incorporates expert panels, artist showcases, and discussions geared toward professionals in the global music trade. Coverage is being provided through NHK. The final day revealed the recipients in the top six segments of Music Awards Japan, which include distinctions such as Top Performer, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year.62 award winners and songs from the 2025 Music Awards Japan View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHere is the list of 62 award winners and songs from 2025 Music Awards Japan:Songs Best Japanese Song Award: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsBest Viral Song: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsBest Revival Hit Song: Peppermint Blue – Eiichi OtakiBest Dance Performance: Adult Blue – New School LeadersBest Cross-Border Collaboration Song: Feelin’ Go(o)d – Fujii Kaze & A. G. CookBest Instrumental Song: aruarian dance – NujabesBest Vocaloid Culture Song: Senbon Sakura – Kurousa PBest Music Video: Idol – YOASOBITop Japanese Song in Asia: Lemon – Kenshi YonezuTop Japanese Song in Europe: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsTop Japanese Song in North America: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsTop Japanese Song in Latin America: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsBest Japanese Alternative Song: more than words – Sheep LiteratureBest Domestic R&B/Contemporary Song: Automatic – Hikaru UtadaBest Japanese Singer-Songwriter Song Award: Monster Flower Song – VaundyBest Idol Culture Song: My Cutest Place – FRUITS ZIPPERBest Japanese Rock Song: SPECIALZ – King GnuBest Japanese Dance Pop Song Award: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsBest of Listeners' Choice: Japanese Song Powered by Spotify: GOAT by Number_iArtistsBest Japanese Song Artist Award: Mrs. GREEN APPLEBest J-Rock Artist Award: King GnuBest Japanese Dance Pop Artist Award: New School LeadersBest Japanese R&B/Contemporary Artist Award: Hikaru UtadaBest Japanese Alternative Artist Award: Sheep LiteratureBest Japanese Singer-Songwriter Award: Fujii KazeMAJ Timeless Echo: Eikichi YazawaAlbum AwardsBest Jazz Album: Step Into Paradise -LIVE IN TOKYO- – Akiko Yano & Hiromi UeharaBest Classic Album: Opus – Ryuichi SakamotoBest Idol Artist/Group: Snow ManInternational SongsBest International Pop Song Award in Japan: APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno MarsBest International Rock Song Award in Japan: feelslikeimfallinginlove – ColdplayBest International Hip-Hop/Rap Song Award in Japan: Not Like Us – Kendrick LamarBest International R&B/Contemporary Song Award in Japan: we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana GrandeBest International Alternative Song Award in Japan: BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Billie EilishBest Japanese Hip Hop/Rap Song Award: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy NutsSpecial Award: Korean Popular Music: God of Music – SEVENTEEN Best of Listeners Choice International Song Powered by Spotify: Neva Play (feat RM. of BTS) – Megan Thee Stallion Special Award: Philippine Popular Music: Raining in Manila – Lola Amour Special Award: Vietnamese Popular Music: Tái Sinh – Tùng Dương Special Award: Indonesian Popular Music: Bunga Hati – Salma Salsabil Special Award: Thai Popular Music: Ghost - Jeff Satur Special Award: Chinese Popular Music: Leave Me Alone – Zhou ShenK-Pop & Anime AwardsBest K-Pop Song in Japan: Ditto – NewJeansBest Anime Song in Japan: Idol – YOASOBIAllianceSpecial Award: Radio Best Radio Song: Love is Even More Mellow – Divorce LegendBest Dance/ Electronic Song: Edison – Wednesday’s CampanellaBest DJ: DJ NobuGrand Prix Engineer: Katsutoshi Kitamura (Cutting), Eiji Uchinuma (Mixing)Live Performance Largest Live Audience: WEST.Music-TechHonorary Award in Music Technology: General Incorporated Association Music Electronics Business AssociationPartnership Special Award Oshi-Katsu Request Artist of The Year Powered by USEN: Number_i Song of the Year for Creators presented by JASRAC: Ayase – Yoasobi Special Award: Karaoke of the year: J-Pop powered by DAM & JOYSOUND: Lilac – Mrs. Green Apple Special Award: Karaoke of the year: J-Pop powered by DAM & JOYSOUND: Enka/Kayokyoku: Showa Katagi – Yoshimi TendoMain categories of the 2025 Music Awards JapanThe top 6 categories of the 2025 Music Awards Japan that were revealed on May 22 are: Song of the Year: Creepy Nuts, Bling-Bang-Bang-Born Album of the Year: Fujii Kaze, LOVE ALL SERVE ALL Artist of the Year: Mrs. GREEN APPLE New Artist of the Year: tuki. Top Global Hit From Japan: YOASOBI Idol Best Song Asia: aespa, Supernova (South Korea)The Grand Ceremony of the 2025 Music Awards Japan took place today, featuring live acts from top artists including AI, Hikaru Utada, Awich, Creepy Nuts, CHANMINA, Fujii Kaze, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and YOASOBI. Actor-singer Masaki Suda hosted the event as Master of Ceremony. The awards were broadcast globally on the YouTube channel, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN / CEIPA. Some regions may face access limitations.