Masaki Suda Returns to Host Music Awards Japan 2026 Grand Ceremony
Suda's return as host for a second year signals the award show's intent to maintain continuity and star power as it builds its identity as Japan's largest international music awards.
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Masaki Suda will host the Grand Ceremony of Music Awards Japan 2026 for the second consecutive year. The event takes place June 13 at Toyota Arena Tokyo, broadcast live on NHK and streamed globally on YouTube, Lemino, ABEMA, and radiko. Performers include Fujii Kaze, HANA, MISAMO, Sam Smith, Sakanaction, Chanmina, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with special guests, Yohu, and Kenshi Yonezu.
Masaki Suda will host the Grand Ceremony of Music Awards Japan 2026, the second consecutive year he takes the role. The ceremony, set for June 13 at Toyota Arena Tokyo, will announce winners in six main categories and additional awards. NHK will broadcast the event in two parts, with global streaming on YouTube, NTT Docomo's Lemino, ABEMA, and radiko.
The performance lineup includes 12 acts: Fujii Kaze, HANA, MISAMO, Sam Smith, Sakanaction, Chanmina, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with special guests LiSA, TAKUMA (10-FEET), and Aina The End, Yohu, and Kenshi Yonezu. All performers will appear regardless of whether they win a category. Suda, who also hosted last year's ceremony and walked the red carpet, will lead the proceedings at the venue.
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