Industry Jun 21, 2026
Japan copyright reform grants royalties for public performance of recordings
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Japan has enacted copyright reform legislation that will provide royalties to performers and record companies when their music recordings are played in public. Previously, only songwriters, composers, and music publishers received such payments. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.