More tickets released for Michael Jackson's Japan party
Promoters will release more tickets for Michael Jackson's exclusive Japan party after the first 300 sold quickly.…
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Michael Jackson makes appearance in Japan
Michael Jackson arrived in Japan to host an exclusive fan party and sponsor a fan art competition, with tickets for the party costing around £1800.…
JASRAC reach interim agreement with iTunes Japan
Japanese collecting society JASRAC has reached an interim royalty payment deal with iTunes Japan, which had not yet paid it because of incompatible databases.…
MySpace launches in Japan
MySpace has formally launched in Japan through a partnership with Softbank, with CEO Chris DeWolfe calling it a huge step, and a secret show from Noel Gallagher planned for next week.…
MySpace Japan expected this week
An announcement of a MySpace Japan launch is expected, reportedly a joint venture between News Corp and Tokyo ISP Softbank.…
Napster launches in Japan as Napster Japan
Napster has launched a subscription download service in Japan called Napster Japan, run as a joint venture with Tower Records Japan.…
BPI confirms Japan trade mission
The BPI's government-supported trade mission to Japan will take 55 British artists and 30 UK music companies this year, coinciding with a month of radio promotion for British bands.…
Ultimate economy line MP3 player on sale in Japan
Yahoo in Japan has begun selling the Evergreen DN2000, a screenless MP3 player using flash memory cards, priced at 999 yen.…
White Stripes cancel tour of Japan
The White Stripes have cancelled four Japanese dates after Jack White was advised by doctors not to speak or sing for two weeks, with Big Day Out still planned.…
EMI Japan sells CD pressing factory
Toshiba EMI is selling its Gotemba CD pressing plant as part of EMI's global shift away from manufacturing, with a Goldman Sachs-backed consortium reportedly the buyer.…
Japan considering iPod levy
According to the New York Times, Japanese authorities are considering a levy on iPod sales to pay copyright owners, which the Consumers Union of Japan opposes.…
Apple launch in Japan, Napster prepare to follow
Apple has launched the iTunes Music Store in Japan, while Napster plans a Japanese launch within a year via a joint venture with Tower Records Japan.…