Watanabe Music Publishing Co.,ltd.

OUR BUSINESS

Copyright Management and Development

We have produced numerous songs since the 1960s, primarily for artists affiliated with Watanabe Production, By working with various composers, to we protect the value of these important works and manage their copyrights. We have also managed the copyrights for foreign works in Japan, by international composers and music publishers with whom we have contracts.
These songs are widely available to the public through copyright management organizations such as JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers). Furthermore, we have actively promoted our music to record companies, distribution companies, broadcasters, and film companies. Even today, these songs continue are to be covered by various artists and widely used in advertising, games, films, and other media.

Master Recording Production

As a record producer, we have also produced numerous master recordings. Traditionally, in Japan, the entire process from master recording production to record release was handled by record companies. However, in 1961,we our company produced Hana Hajime & the Crazy Cats' "Sudara-bushi," marked the first time a Japanese music publisher produced a master recording, pioneering the subsequent master recording business. Even today, our vast collection of master recordings is widely used and enjoyed by the general public through various records, CDs, and music distribution services.

Music Distribution

In addition to planning and operating our own official service, "Watanabe Hit Parade," we distribute music through Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Recochoku, and various other distribution services. We also handle music distribution services on behalf of other companies.

Label Operations

Beyond the above-mentioned music publishing operations, we have also planned, produced, and released our own products such as CDs and sheet music as a label. Even today, we collaborate with various record companies from the initial planning stages through to the release of various products. Our original products are available at record retailers nationwide, as well as online stores such as Amazon.

New Talent Development/Artist Training

As part of our IP utilization and development efforts, alongside to promoting master recording production and cover usage, we continuously train new artists who will lead the next generation. We also provide various consulting services related to copyright. For inquiries regarding copyright management, please contact us via the "Contact Us" form.