Musicians in Japan

To-On Kikaku Company

To-on kikaku is a music publisher that deal with piano books. We are Japanese agent of Bastien piano method that is the best seller books of piano method in US. Our mission is to expand the range of music and grow up music education. We publish music books, hold seminars or events for piano teachers, hold piano competitions for piano students and develop music educational apps. Through these activities, we would like to contribute to sociaty and encourage all the people who touches the music.

1 to 10 staff

Pearl Corporation

Pearl Corporation is organized and functions as a wholesale distributor of drums, percussion musical instruments, and flutes for the United States. Most drums and related items are manufactured by Pearl Musical Instrument company and imported directly from company-owned factories located in Taiwan and China. The flutes are manufactured in Taiwan and Japan, while the Latin percussion instruments are manufactured in Thailand. Pearl Corporation is also the exclusive U.S. distributor of Adams timpani and mallet percussion instruments. Pearl Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pearl Musical Instrument Company, whose headquarters is located in Yachiyo City, Chiba, Japan. Pearl Corporation owns and operates a permanent sq. ft. facility in Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of offices for management and staff, customer service and inside sales, and warehousing and distribution. Pearl also operates a strategically placed distribution facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania for quick delivery to dealers. Pearl derives stability and competitiveness from being part of a larger and financially stable organization that can provide world class products at competitive prices, along with a research and development program that responds quickly to developments and/or changes in the market place.

201 to 500 staff

Space Shower Networks Inc

We Love Music.

201 to 500 staff

S2s Japan

S2S is a record label and music distributor from Tokyo, Japan. Our releases range from House & Tropical House, Dance/EDM and other electronic music genres to Jazz, Classic, Bossa Nova and cover songs. In addition, another focus of our company is the rising popularity of HD Audio Quality Releases, called Hi-res, especially in Japan. In this sector, we continuously thrive to provide audiophiles with the highest quality of sound.

11 to 50 staff

Kanda Shokai Corporation

1 to 10 staff

Syn Music

Syn was founded in 1991 as a global collaboration by Simon, Yasmin and Nick. Nick has spent the last 34 years living in Tokyo and exploring “what the world sounds like”. In that time, Syn has been building incredible relationships with some of our world’s most talented and unique artists, musicians, engineers, sound designers and producers. Creatives who share a passion for storytelling through music and sound. Syn studios in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Beijing, Shanghai, London, and Manila have been lending this collective talent to some of the most powerful brands in the world, led by innovative creatives and demanding brand stewards who continue to ask for unique and innovative solutions that only Syn can provide. This is what the world sounds like.

51 to 200 staff

Alienator Label Group

The Alienator Label Group consists of the main label ALIENATOR RECORDS (Techno/Hard Techno), ALIENATOR BLACK (Hard Techno / Hardcore), PHASED MIND (Psytrance), ELITARIA (Tech House, EDM, Minimal) and ALIEN HOUSE (House) Demos: Please send private SoundCloud links, a short Bio, an Artist Pictures and Social Media as well as Beatport & Spotify link to demos@alienatorrecords.com

1 to 10 staff

Nash Studio -Creating Business-Use Music Since 1983

Our sound creations take the form of a "music library" playable in public spaces and usable as background music for creative projects, offering freedom of music selection.[WHO WE ARE]-Creating Business-Use Background Music Since 1983 For over 35 years, we, Nash Studio, Inc. has been producing music for a wide range of Japanese clients, including broadcasters, corporations, event organizers, advertising agencies, chains, and retailers, as one of Japan's leading background music production studios-Chosen by Industry Professionals Nationwide Our music has been aired continuously on domestic TV variety shows, dramas, commercials, games, anime, YouTube, and can be heard at convenience stores, supermarkets, cinemas, theme parks, retail outlets, and restaurants in Japan-Unrestrained by the Norms of the Music Industry We solely and collectively manage all copyrights and related rights of the music. We make music licensing as simple as possible, offering a new sense of musical freedom to those seeking music. In fact, it's hard to avoid our music during a stay in Japan. Experience our unique music library, optimized for the needs of "background music users." We carry no catalog of “greatest" or "iconic" songs of all time and our tracks have no fixed image or label, like chart-topping commercial ones.

11 to 50 staff

Poseidon

POSEIDON runs independent record company and concert promoter in Tokyo, Japan. POSEIDON Records released more than 100 titles of CDs. POSEIDON Productions invited many foreign musicians such like Klaus Schulze, Kevin Ayers, Richard Sinclair, Banco, ZAO, Pekka Pohjola, Lars Hollmer and more.

1 to 10 staff

Tokyo Sinfonia

The orchestra of 19. The Tokyo Sinfonia has won much praise for its imaginative programming and inviting presentation, distinguished by warm sound, lively expression and friendly rapport with our audience. The orchestra of 19 is dedicated to presenting programmes to raise the standard of performance, encourage the next generation, and develop new audiences for music. In 2006, Maestro Robert Rÿker established the Tokyo Sinfonia, a string orchestra of highly talented young Japanese musicians. Under his baton, the Tokyo Sinfonia has attracted new, dedicated audiences to such venues as Oji Hall in Ginza, Munetsugu Hall in Nagoya, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, the Golden Hall of the Tokyo Masonic Centre, and the Great Hall of the Russian Embassy. Maestro Rÿker and the Tokyo Sinfonia plan a full calendar of hallmark concerts. In Oji Hall, a series of symphonies and concerti for strings features seminal contributions to the repertoire in the masterful arrangements of Robert Rÿker. In the foreign correspondents’ club in Yurakucho, an attractive and accessible series of dinner-concert serenades combines a nation’s great music with its traditional cuisine.

11 to 50 staff

Akzent

Main services: IT Solution / Contents Production IT Solution - Consulting, Project Management, PC Support Contents Production - Composition / Lyrics Wording / Arrangement of the songs, Recording, Text Writing, Translation (Japanese/English/German)

1 to 10 staff

Brave Wave Productions

Brave Wave Productions is a music label based in Japan, dedicated to exploring the interplay between videogames, music and nostalgia. This dual-natured label produces and publishes music albums, both solo and compilations, as well as composes music for videogames. It is run by Kuwait-based Mohammed Taher, with operating duties handled by Tokyo-based Alexander Aniel, plus special co-directing from Manami Matsumae (of Mega Man) and Keiji Yamagishi (of Ninja Gaiden). The label is famously known for bridging the gap between Western and Japanese creators, best evident in the videogame Shovel Knight (by Yacht Club Games), which Manami Matsumae contributed to, as well as the mega-hit World 1-2 album, which hosted a wide array of composers from all regions. Our list of artists include Grammy-nominee Austin Wintory (Journey), Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill), Saori Kobayashi (Panzer Dragoon), Eirik Suhrke (Spelunky), Video Game Orchestra (Final Fantasy Lightning Returns) and many more. This marriage between Western and Eastern cultures is unique to our label and the foundation of our vision. As a company, we mainly release compilations and solo music albums. We also help game developers interact with musicians, and in the case of working with Japanese composers, we merge the waters by streamlining conversations (translations, hand-delivering documents, etc) between both parties.

1 to 10 staff

P-Vine, Inc

P-Vine Records is a music company based out of Japan.

11 to 50 staff

Pure Records Commercial Arts Ltd

Music production for all media. Original compositions and arrangements, music and lyrics for TV and web campaigns, soundtracks and BGM for short films and feature films, sound Logos etc. In-house studio (Liberty Hills Studio) for recording, mixing and mastering. Recruiting and management for vocalists and musicians, video directors and editors, camera crew, web designs, computer graphic artists and editors.

1 to 10 staff

Musify

Discover, stream, and share a constantly expanding mix of music from emerging and major artists around the world.

1 to 10 staff

Roppongi Rocks

Roppongi Rocks is a Tokyo-based rock music magazine published by entrepreneur and writer Stefan Nilsson. Here you’ll find interviews, reviews, articles and news with a focus on all sorts of rock music. Roppongi Rocks covers everything from classic rock via hard rock and heavy metal to punk and extreme metal. If it rocks in a good way, Roppongi Rocks will cover it. We have interviewed major rock acts such as KISS, Guns N’ Roses, Megadeth, Deep Purple and Michael Schenker, but we also cover talented artists on the underground scene. Stefan started his writing career in the 1980s and has been a freelance writer for many publications in different languages around the world. In 1989-92 he published the fanzine Rock Soldier (named after the Ace Frehley song “Rock Soldiers”) and he now continues that tradition with Roppongi Rocks. Stefan grew up in Sweden and lived in London, England for over a decade before he settled in Japan in 2004. Roppongi Rocks is a division of Terrasias Capital.

1 to 10 staff

Tokyo University Of Information Sciences

11 to 50 staff

Airamp Japan

airamp is a streaming service that gives artists and creators the freedom to revenue share and jointly publish their collaborative work.

1 to 10 staff

Hem Records

HEM is a music label that publishes good electronic music, founded by renowned Chinese musician Liang Huan.

1 to 10 staff

Nature Airliner

nature airliner is a Tokyo-based acoustic singer-songwriter duo. Having performed extensively around Japan, their international touring credits include the Hard Rock Cafe (U.S.A./Scotland) as well as circuit-style festivals such as Liverpool Sound City (England) and Zandari Festa (South Korea). They also enjoy major sponsors such as C.F. Martin & Co.(guitars; through their Japanese distributor; Kurosawa Gakki). In August of 2018, nature airliner embarked on its first Canadian concert tour, including an appearance at the International Pop Overthrow Festival (Vancouver). Their latest album -"Cardinal"- was recorded at the former Columbia Studio A, in Nashville, Tennessee, and was released on May 6th, 2022. The video for its second single "Letting Go," was nominated for a prize at the Ninja Indies Music Awards on May 18th, 2022, and won "Best Actress" at the Euro Music Video Song Awards in June of 2022. nature airliner is an acoustic folk duo. Having performed extensively around their home base of Japan, their international touring credits include the Hard Rock Cafe (U.S.A./Scotland) as well as circuit-style festivals such as Liverpool Sound City (England) and Zandari Festa (South Korea). They also enjoy major sponsors such as C.F. Martin & Co.(guitars; through their Japanese distributor; Kurosawa Gakki). In August of 2018, nature airliner embarked on its first Canadian concert tour, including an appearance at the International Pop Overthrow Festival (Vancouver). Their latest album -"Cardinal"- was recorded at the former Columbia Studio A, in Nashville, Tennessee, and was released on May 6th, 2022. All of nature airliner's recordings to date are available at all major online retailers. facebook Instagram For inquiries and bookings please e-mail: natureairliner@gmail.com

1 to 10 staff

Bts Radio

Andrew Meza's seminal mix-series + label, featuring the world's most progressive artists.

1 to 10 staff

Dagmusic

Donna Burke established Dagmusic in 2004. Donna is a world renowned singer songwriter and actress in game and anime.

1 to 10 staff

Dan & Kiko

Dan and Kiko Murray have performed in Japan and the United States in concerts and appearances ranging from classical, sacred, folk, world, and gospel genres. They have released their first original album. They are currently recording their second original music album.

1 to 10 staff

Mother Entertainment, Inc

Manages the multi purpose hall Studio Coast and runs weekly night event, ageHa.

11 to 50 staff

Mscty

MSCTY is the leading agency for music+architecture, offering a whole new way to experience place through sound.

1 to 10 staff

Gedmusic

Cursos de evolução musical para iniciantes na musica e soluções de marketing e ferramentas de vendas para artistas que desejam alavancar suas carreiras

1 to 10 staff

Sawakami Opera Foundation

The Sawakami Opera Foundation is Public Interest Incorporated Foundation established to spread opera culture in Japan and to enrich life of many Japanese through enjoying the taste of the luxury.

1 to 10 staff

Underground Gallery Distributions

Distribution and Production company for Underground Music and Art. In Japan, From World Wide. From Japan, To World Wide.

1 to 10 staff

H. M. Trading

1 to 10 staff

Rain In Eden

Rain In Eden is a Tokyo based Silk Road inspired music project. The project explores traditional and contemporary music inspired by the regions of the ancient Silk Road. Their music includes traditional instruments from Japan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, China, India and more. Rain In Eden perform in Japan and around the world for individual concerts, events and festivals and private events. The band also compose and arrange Silk Road and Eastern music for film, TV and other requirements. Rain In Eden was founded in 2004 and also own Tokyo based Amane Records.

1 to 10 staff

Sho Music

1 to 10 staff

Studio Riccio Co. Ltd

Producing / Composing Music or Creating Sound Effects, Sound Designing for Computer Games. Producing / Composing Tracks or Creating Sound Effects, MA for Films, TV Programs, TV Commercials, Web Contents. Producing / Composing Music for Musicians or Japanese Talents. Sound Installation with Some Visual Artists. And or other Sound Relating Jobs.

1 to 10 staff

Cedro Rosa Digital

Quem cria, produz, administra, consome ou utiliza musica ou conteúdos audiovisuais está na Cedro Rosa.

1 to 10 staff

Activavida

Somos una red de comunicaciones, creada por jóvenes que quieren romper estereotipos, desafiar el estilo de vida de la juventud actual y traer un cambio a través de los medios, que no solo sea positivo, si no profundo y que se genere del interior hacia todas las áreas de la sociedad comenzando por la generación emergente y su cultura joven. Nuestro propósito es impactar la cultura y mostrar que una relación con Dios es relevante y esencial para una vida plena y realizada. Una vida Activa!

1 to 10 staff

Qrates

Qrates is a marketplace where artists can create vinyl records on demand directly for music fans.

1 to 10 staff

Space Shower Fuga

11 to 50 staff

Wrong Planet Music

Wrong Planet was formed in 2007 with the sole aim of providing world class music and sound for global media. It has since grown to become a full service music agency with interests in licensing, publishing, synchronization and scoring, as well as having exclusive rights to music from new and established artists from around the world. Our music has been licensed to some of the world’s most renowned brands and content providers, as well as featuring in numerous television shows and commercials. Based in Tokyo, Japan with global distribution via our network of international agents.

1 to 10 staff

Diskotopia

About Diskotopia is now a record label. In early 2011 we will be putting out our first two releases, a collaborative release by A Taut Line and Hong Kong In The 60s, followed very swiftly by a hot new EP from BD1982. Throughout 2011 we will be releasing lots of music from artists based in Japan, the UK, and the USA, with remixes from artists you’ve heard of, and some you haven’t. As has always been the case, Diskotopia art-direction will be handled by our friends and partners at Neithercorp. Subscribe to the mailing list to be the first to know what’s going on, and get free mixes and promos along the way. History For those new to Diskotopia, we’ve been DJing and running events in Tokyo and Osaka for over 5 years. Diskotopia residents Matt Lyne (A Taut Line), BD1982 and Am Rhein drop an eclectic, all-over-the-shop mix of dub-techno, dubstep, UK funky and bass, through disco & acid house, leftfield electronica, chicago post-rock, 80s groove, and basically anything else that excites us. Over the years Diskotopia have hosted/organised events with/performed at/guested alongside: James Murphy, M.I.A, Hot Chip, Modeselektor, Optimo, Hudson Mohawke, Mary Anne Hobbs, Holy Ghost, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ivan Smagghe, Rory Phillips, CSS, The Presets, Shinichi Osawa, Mice Parade, Hexstatic, Jahcoozi, Allez Allez, Horrors, Swayzak, Cazals, Santiago Salazar, Tramp, Moving Units, Vice Magazine, Puppetmastaz, Chop Shop London, Numbers Tokyo, 80Kidz, Goth-Trad, Tuttle, and many many more…

1 to 10 staff

No Drums Needed

No Drums Needed is a street drumming band that operates in the UK & Hong Kong to raise awareness for just causes. CSR is at the heart of our core values and we only use recycled waste/ upcycled materials during our performances. We are currently available for workshops and live performances customised to your needs.

1 to 10 staff

Soundrope Llc

soundropesoundrope

1 to 10 staff

Bae Tokyo

2015Bae TokyoBae Tokyo Overcoming differences in culture, race, and gender identity, Bae Tokyo was established in 2015 as a devoted community to support talented female creatives. Through creative, unique events in collaboration with various artists, Bae Tokyo has been providing a platform to introduce music and culture from around the world. Bae Tokyo aims to not only promote artists, but also to foster an inclusive environment that connects everyone inside and outside of the community to come together.

1 to 10 staff

Il Violino Magico

Italy "magico" magico

1 to 10 staff

J-Pop Music Group

J-POP Music Group is an accomplished international complete music production & publishing company. Our passion is to connect our worldwide network of talented songwriters and producers to the latest breakthrough projects and artists, and have their music exposed globally. 15 years in the music business: 100 albums, 130 singles, and a multitude of chart topping hits have added up to over units sold. J-POP Music Group is a worldwide organization that is aimed at a team-based approach of developing a wide variety of artists and projects through creative talent based all over the world. From the song-writing process, to adding the final touches at the mastering studio, J-POP Music Group meticulously communicates with its creative team to carefully sculpt and deliver chart topping hit after hit. We do this with a great team of highly motivated and ambitious fun people from all ethnicities and timezones across the world.

1 to 10 staff

Miyabi Game Audio Inc

1 to 10 staff

My People Intl

1 to 10 staff

Ji Co.,ltd

Tokyo’s Finest Music Production Company JI Co,Ltd specializes in all services relating to music production in Japan. We have a comprehensive understanding of Japanese business practices in the music industry and Japanese music copyright. The world’s music industry is moving away from selling music by traditional media (such as CDs). Instead, the focus is now on direct selling to customers via the Internet to customers’ computers or handheld devices. Despite such drastic changes in the music industry, the key to being successful is still the underlying music which needs to "move","stimulate" and create a strong emotion within the listener. It is only when these elements are present in the music, will the music attract customers and lead to sales. In turn, making a charismatic master disc which respects these elements remains critical, because all customers’ wants and desires, such as the want to buy tickets or to purchase artist related goods, are created by the strong emotion which is produced from the listeners’ enjoyment of their music. To produce such a master disc requires a clear understanding between the artist, the artist’s private manager and business manager and related publicity staff, and this can only be achieved by setting a clear goal and through effective meetings between the parties. To put in place such clear goals and to drive such effective meetings, you need precise production direction which comes from years of leading experience and having a good knowledge of the intricate structure of the Japanese music industry. We provide services, not only to music artists, but also to companies in a variety of different industries including mobile content companies, multi-media broadcasting companies, and niche companies including those who promote animated virtual reality stars. From concept design to the delivery of master discs, we will make every effort to support your music business in Japan. President Jun Inoue

1 to 10 staff

3.0 Inc

LIVE3 is a Curated list of Tonight's Cool Events to go out. https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/Live3iOS/id799195430 Japanese English LIVE3 enables users to Discover what to do tonight, around your location, by selling last minutes tickets for discounted price, Purchase or Share with friends in easy and short steps. The app is currently available in Tokyo area only, and covers multiple categories such as Music, Clubbing, Film, Performance, Food & Drinks and Social meetup. More info : http://live3.info/ For Eventer & Musicians : The Founders are; Kyohei Teshima (jp.linkedin.com/pub/kyohei-teshima/28/58b/a04/) Founder of a Global Crowdsourcing platform for designs called designclue

1 to 10 staff

Yugenstudio

Game music studio in Tokyo

1 to 10 staff