From the Heart of Japan
to the Pulse of the World
Spring Writing Camp 2026
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Cracking the Code of the Global Hit: A Japan–US Dialogue on Creation, Investment, and Fandom
US music-industry executives and hitmakers sat down with Japan's music leaders in Tokyo to crack the code of the global hit — a candid roundtable on creation, investment, and fandom from the TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM songwriting camp.
English translation of an article first published in Japanese by Rolling Stone Japan (Sept 18, 2026), by Shiho Watanabe. Original: rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/45163
Who’s Who
The World’s Hitmakers, Together in Tokyo
Meet the producers, songwriters, engineers, and music executives who joined TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM.
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ABOUT TSC
TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM is a hands-on, international development program for songwriters and producers, supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund—established within the Japan Arts Council through subsidies from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan.
At its core, the program is built around real-world studio collaboration and creative cadence—the sound, energy, and pace at which globally competitive records are actually made. World-class producers, songwriters, and artists work directly with emerging Japanese songwriters, artists, and producers through active writing and recording sessions. Participants don't study the process from the outside; they learn by creating inside it—feeling the rhythm of sessions, decision-making, and iteration that shape modern hit records.
TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM captures what is happening now in Japan's creative scene—current sounds, local energy, and authentic perspectives—and applies an international, A-list creative filter to elevate that work for global audiences. The focus is on building records that are culturally relevant, commercially viable, and capable of resonating worldwide.
Beyond a single songwriting camp, the program is intentionally designed to build both an ecosystem and a community. By working alongside global industry leaders, participants gain access to an international creative and business network and are exposed to the standards, expectations, and best practices behind successful global releases. This immersion helps creators understand how opportunities are formed and how long-term careers are built around hit-making ambition.
More than a one-off initiative, TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM is a growing international platform originating in Japan—designed to connect Japanese creators to a sustained global network, expand opportunity through relationships, and align local talent with the realities of today's global music landscape.
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Organizers
TOKYO SOUND CONTINUUM Executive Committee
Gradient Japan / TuneCore Japan / ADK Marketing Solutions Inc. / AGENDA TOKYO / Atsumi & Sakai
Gradient Japan
Takahiro Saito(Atsumi & Sakai)
Partner Attorney, Atsumi & Sakai Director, Night-Time Economy Association
Tamayu Takayama(Copetin Inc.)
Executive Producer / Representative Director, Copetin Inc
Hiroyuki Fushitani(ORIGINAL Inc)
President & CEO, ORIGINAL Inc., Representative, Time Out Japan
For inquiries regarding the project, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact us at the email address below.
