With the international honors of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) fast approaching, local media have been running stories about the awards almost daily. The performers for the Grand Ceremony, where the major categories are revealed, were recently announced: Sam Smith returns to Japan for the first time in years to deliver a special performance as the show’s first-ever overseas guest.
The lineup also features artist of the year nominees Fujii Kaze, HANA, Sakanaction and Kenshi Yonezu. Adding to the night are MISAMO — the unit made up of TWICE‘s three Japanese members — along with CHANMINA and Hitsujibungaku, while…
