EMI Japan is the latest music major to branch out of recording and publishing, having announced it is launching a management company. EMI Entertainment Japan will initially focus on managing music artists, but plans to branch into other areas of entertainment.
EMI Music Japan President/CEO Shoji Doyama told reporters: "We are very excited about the potential of this new division, which will help to expand the support and services we provide to all talented artists and create fresh opportunities for them to develop their careers".