Takeshi Okada of Warner Music Japan on Superfans, Global Stages and a New Era: Billboard Global Power Players Interview

Billboard has released its Global Power Players list, featuring prominent Japanese industry leaders for the first time. Takeshi Okada, the President CEO of Warner Music Japan, was selected for his influence on superfans and global stages. Similarly, Naoki Shimizu of Creativeman Productions earned a spot on the list. Billboard JAPAN interviewed Shimizu to discuss the future of live entertainment in Japan and the ongoing evolution of the SUMMER SONIC festival within the music landscape.