Eikichi Yazawa awarded 'MAJ TIMELESS ECHO' as 'role model supporting the future of Japanese music,' to appear at awards ceremony
Eikichi Yazawa has been selected for the "MAJ TIMELESS ECHO" at Japan's largest international music awards, "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025."


"MAJ TIMELESS ECHO" is an award established to honor artists who have contributed to and been active in the development of the Japanese music industry for many years. In addition to musical creativity, aspects such as social contribution activities are also emphasized in the selection process, and serving as a "role model supporting the future of the Japanese music world" was the evaluation criterion.
Yazawa has been active at the forefront for over half a century since his debut in 1972. His past album sales records, energetic live activities including a record-breaking total of 150 performances at Nippon Budokan, his pioneering spirit in actively engaging in music production overseas since the early 1980s and being one of the first Japanese artists to adopt a global production environment, and his unique creativity and consistent aesthetic were recognized as befitting the ideals of "MAJ TIMELESS ECHO," leading to this award. Yazawa will perform at the "Grand Ceremony" of the awards on May 22, 2025, at ROHM Theatre Kyoto in Kyoto.
Additionally, NHK General will broadcast the events of the second day of the awards ceremony, May 22, 2025, live in two parts, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
NHK BS "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 Pre-Show Special Red Carpet Live"
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
NHK General "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 Part 1"
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
NHK General "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 Part 2"
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Source: Music Natalie
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