Music Fair (1964)

Original title

MUSIC FAIR

Genre

music program

Country

Japan

Length

1 season, 1 episode

How it feels

This is a long-running Japanese music program that has been on the air since 1964. It features musical performances and talk segments where guests discuss themes like personal memories or turning points in their lives. The show hosts artists from Japan and around the world.

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What happens

Music Fair (ミュージックフェア) is a Japanese music show. It is broadcast by Fuji Television. The shows started in 1964 and it is the longest-running Japanese music show and is sponsored by Shinogi Healthcare, a subsidiary of Shionogi. As of 2025, it is considered one of the longest-running music shows in Japan. Its main theme is music, having created many competitions and collaborations unique to the program, resulting in not only song, but also dance and musical performance. And between performances, the program has a talk corner where the guests talk about different themes, including "Memories of Music Fair," "What I Want to ask at Music Fair," and "Turning Points in My Life." Musical guests are not only from Japan, but also from overseas. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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