Collaborative Course "Copyright in the Internet Age" with Online University "ZEN University" Begins
The Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) is launching a collaborative course titled "Copyright in the Internet Age" with ZEN University, an online university operated by the Japan Foundation Dwango Gakuen. The course aims to foster talent for the content industry by examining copyright issues arising from the development of digital technology through concrete examples. JASRAC Chairman Kazuya Izawa and songwriter/music producer Sho Yamamoto will be guest lecturers in two of the 15 sessions.
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The Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Kazuya Izawa; hereinafter "JASRAC") will launch a collaborative course "Copyright in the Internet Age" with ZEN University, an online university operated by the Japan Foundation Dwango Gakuen, starting April 10.
This course aims to nurture human resources who will play an active role in the future content industry by examining various themes related to copyright that have newly emerged with the development of digital technology, including the internet, through concrete examples.
Under the operation and supervision of Professor Takumi Hamaguchi, experts and specialists in each theme will serve as guest lecturers. For the two lectures (out of 15 total) handled by JASRAC, songwriter and music producer Sho Yamamoto and JASRAC Chairman Kazuya Izawa will take the stage.
(Reference)ZEN University "Copyright in the Internet Age" Syllabus
In addition, prior to the start of this course, a public lecture "Copyright in the Internet Age" will be live-streamed on April 2, which anyone can view for free.
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Program Name |
ZEN University Special Public Lecture on Copyright: "Copyright in the Internet Age" |
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Date and Time |
April 2, 2026 (Thursday) 19:00-21:00 (scheduled) |
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Speakers |
Nobuo Kawakami (Dwango Co., Ltd. Advisor) |
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How to Watch |
ZEN study *Available with free plan |
JASRAC will continue to contribute to the development of music culture through supporting education and research.
■About the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)
JASRAC receives entrustment of music copyright management from rights holders such as lyricists, composers, and music publishers, grants licenses to those who use music, and distributes the collected usage fees to copyright holders. Established in 1939 as Japan's first copyright management organization, it has continued its efforts to develop music culture as a professional in copyright management for over 85 years.
Organization Name: Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)
Representative: Chairman Kazuya Izawa
Headquarters Location: 3-6-12 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 18, 1939
Business Activities: Management of copyrights for musical works, communication and mutual protection of copyrights with foreign copyright management organizations regarding musical works, business related to private recording compensation, activities for disseminating copyright awareness, research on music copyright, and activities contributing to the promotion of music culture.