JASRACJapanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers.3.3 out of 5
3.3 out of 5
Hot take
JASRAC is Japan’s dominant performing rights organization, managing royalties and licensing for over 20,000 songwriters, composers, and publishers. It plays a huge role in ensuring creators receive payment from traditional and digital uses, recently ramping up efforts to capture UGC and streaming income globally through tech deals with firms like Orfium. JASRAC is often praised for its comprehensive coverage and for actively adapting to shifts in music consumption, such as deploying music recognition tech and optimizing YouTube revenue. However, it has faced significant criticism around monopolistic practices, lack of transparency, and perceived inflexibility, with some industry players and creators calling for more competition and clearer processes. Yet, if maximizing royalty collection in Japan is your goal, JASRAC still leads the pack despite its somewhat 'old-guard' reputation.
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Pros
Comprehensive royalty collection and distribution in Japan
Recognized authority for managing music rights
Recently invested in modern tech for digital/UGC revenue
Active partnerships with global platforms (e.g., Orfium)
Supports international representation agreements
Longstanding industry expertise
Cons
Criticized for monopolistic practices and lack of competition
Processes can be opaque and bureaucratic
Historically slow to adapt to new technology
Perceived inflexibility with creator needs
Not always seen as creator-first—some complain about admin fees and transparency
Key Features
Royalty collection and distribution
Digital and UGC monetization (YouTube, etc.)
Global rights management partnerships
Music recognition technology deployment
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