Industry Jun 22, 2026
Japan Enacts Copyright Reform for Public Performance Royalties
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 passed a copyright reform that extends royalty payments to performers and record companies for public performances of their recordings. Previously, only songwriters, composers, and music publishers received these royalties when music was played in Japanese venues. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.