Award in which domestic and international users of Spotify vote to determine the Best International Song.
Best of Listeners' Choice: International Song
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OPEN VOTING / International Songs Category
ENTRIES
PLAY LIST
Entry Specifications
A total of 81 songs will be designated as Entry Works, consisting of the Entry Works for the major MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN category Best Song Asia, together with the top 10 Entry Works from each of the following categories: Best International Pop Song, Best International Rock Song, Best International Hip Hop / Rap Song, Best International R&B / Contemporary Song, Best International Alternative Song, and Best K-POP Song.
First Voting Period
March 19, 2026 – April 8, 2026
Final Voting Period
April 30, 2026 – May 20, 2026
※If there are overlapping songs among the Entry Works, they will be counted as a single entry and will not be replaced by another song.
First Voting Period
Using Spotify’s voting feature, 30 Nominees will be determined through voting by general listeners on Spotify both in Japan and overseas.
Final Voting Period
Using Spotify’s voting feature, the Best Work will be determined through voting by general listeners on Spotify both in Japan and overseas.
Winners
Artists, and creators involved in lyrics, composition, and arrangement.
Inquiry Form for Voting Members
*This form is for individuals who are eligible as voting members.
Voting Member Registration Request Form
Eligible artists and creators (including lyricists, composers, and arrangers) involved in works entered for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 may participate in both the first-round and final-round voting as Voting Members.
If you believe you are eligible but have not received a notification from the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Executive Committee, please contact us using this form.