Industry Jun 21, 2026
Japan Enacts Public Performance Royalties for Artists and Labels
Japanese lawmakers have voted through changes to the country’s copyright law so that artists and labels will have a public performance right, like in most other countries. It means artists and labels
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Complete Music Update
Lawmakers in Japan have amended the country's copyright law to establish public performance royalties for artists and labels for the first time. This change aligns Japan with most other nations, ensuring that artists and labels will receive payments when their recordings are played in public settings within Japan. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.