More Japanese musicians perform in China as live events return

Chinese promoters favor cost-effective Yoasobi, King Gnu, Radwimps and more

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Music sensation Yoasobi stole the show at the Bubbling & Boiling Music & Arts Festival in Tianjin, China, on May 2. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Japanese artists are increasingly taking the stage at music festivals and holding concerts in mainland China as more live events come back since COVID-19 restrictions eased over a year ago.

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