Figures released yesterday by the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association Of Japan) shows that the international CD albums form 20% of the japanese music market. Link: http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/monthly/2009/200906.html
Although the total overall sales of physical product is declining, a trend across the music industry worldwide, it is encouraging to see that year on year music downloads are up 20% in the Japanese market. The biggest market for downloads in Japan is through mobile handsets. Link: http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/download/2009.html
If you are looking to access the Japanese music market with your international release, visit our Japan Music Promotion Services page at http://www.musicsugoi.jp
Although the total overall sales of physical product is declining, a trend across the music industry worldwide, it is encouraging to see that year on year music downloads are up 20% in the Japanese market. The biggest market for downloads in Japan is through mobile handsets. Link: http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/download/2009.html
If you are looking to access the Japanese music market with your international release, visit our Japan Music Promotion Services page at http://www.musicsugoi.jp