It’s shaping up to be one of the strongest years in recent memory for Japanese acts at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26. Punk legends Hi-STANDARD returning to Naeba after 27 years, Fujii Kaze with his ever-growing global audience, next-generation act XG making their presence felt on the Billboard charts, among others — the range of what’s on offer is remarkable. Here’s a guide to five acts spanning different generations, genres, and scales, each carving out their own distinct path to international relevance. When you’re putting your timetable together, make room for all five.
Hi-STANDARD
Friday, July 24…
