Shinichi Ishihara, Regular Member, Appointed as New Chairman of JASRAC
The Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) announced that Shinichi Ishihara was elected as the new chairman following the expiration of the previous chairman's term, taking office on April 1. His term will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028.
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Shinichi Ishihara, a regular member, has been elected as the new chairman of the Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman of the Board: Kazumasa Izawa; hereinafter "JASRAC") following the expiration of the previous chairman's term (March 31), and assumed office on April 1. His term will be from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028.
Directors and auditors are scheduled to be appointed at the ordinary general meeting of members to be held on June 24.
【Biography of Shinichi Ishihara, New Chairman】
Born in Fukushima Prefecture in 1948. After studying under poet Hachiro Sato, he transitioned from a broadcast writer and freelance writer to a lyricist.
He has received numerous awards, including the Japan Record Award "Lyricist Award" and "Excellent Work Award," and the Japan Lyricist Award "Excellent Work Award." He is active as a lyricist, music producer, and writer.
He serves as Chairman of the Japan Music Writers' Association Council and Chairman of the Japan Lyricists' Association. At JASRAC, he served one term as auditor and four terms as director.
His representative songs include Beauty Pair's "Kakemeguru Seishun," Yosuke Tagawa's "Lui-Lui," Masako Mori's "Ettou Tsubame," Yukino Ichikawa's "Yukikoi Hana," and Takao Horiuchi's "Aonisai ~ Waga Tomo yo."
【Comment】
Since its establishment, JASRAC has consistently managed music copyrights in changing times, delivering music to everyone.
As a regular member lyricist of JASRAC, I have served as a councilor, auditor, and director. In 2026, with the support of regular members such as writers and music publishers, I have been appointed chairman. JASRAC's job is to deliver the usage fees paid by music users to rights holders such as writers and music publishers. Writers can devote themselves to creative activities by using these fees as sustenance.
Japanese music is loved by people around the world, crossing oceans. The government also has high expectations for music culture as an export industry. We ask for your continued support for JASRAC, which plays a significant role.
■About the Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)
JASRAC receives entrusted management of music copyrights from rights holders such as lyricists, composers, and music publishers, grants permission to music users, and distributes the collected copyright usage fees to copyright holders. Established in 1939 as Japan's first copyright management organization, it has continued its efforts for the development of music culture as a professional in copyright management for over 85 years.
Organization Name: Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)
Representative: Chairman of the Board Kazumasa Izawa
Headquarters Location: 3-6-12 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 18, 1939
Business Activities: Music copyright management