Hindia's work receives an impressive appreciation at the 2026 Music Awards Japan

Hindia wins an award at the 2026 Music Awards Japan (Ist)

JAKARTA - Baskara Putra through the Hindia project received appreciation on the international stage. He was awarded the Special Award: Indonesian Popular Music in the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) 2026 event held at the Toyota Arena Tokyo on June 13.

The song everything u are brought Hindia to be recognized in the Asian music scene. Not only receiving awards, Hindia also performed stunningly at the Premiere Ceremony and received a warm welcome from international audiences.

Great pride also belongs to Silet Open Up which was nominated for Best Asian Song with its hit, Tabola Bale. The recognition for the song that went viral became an achievement and a big step for the development of the Indonesian music landscape, especially East Indonesian music.

Involving more than 5,000 music industry professionals and fan participation through a global voting system, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 awards in more than 70 award categories, which are broadcast live on NHK and broadcast live globally on YouTube.

A number of major categories at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 showcase superior creativity. Here are the winners of the major categories:

Song of the Year - Kaiju -怪獣- / サカナクション sakanaction

Artist of the Year - Mrs. GREEN APPLE

New Artist of the Year - HANA

Album of the Year - Prema / Fujii Kaze

Best Global Hit from Japan - HYPNOTIZE / XG

Best Asian Song - [South Korea] Golden / HUNTR/X

In addition to the six main categories, several famous Japanese artists received awards, such as:

Best J-POP Song: IRIS OUT / Kenshi Yonezu

Best Hip Hop/Rap Song: doppelganger / Creepy Nuts

Best Anime Song: Kaiju -怪獣- / サカナクション sakanaction

Best Vocaloid Culture Song: 匙ノ咒 (Saji no Majinai) / r-906

Best Boys Idol Culture Song: 好きすぎて滅！(Sukisugite METSU) / M!LK

Best Girls Idol Culture Song: とくべチュ、して (Tokubechu Shite) / =LOVE

Several award categories are also dedicated to international songs, such as:

Best International Pop Song in Japan: Abracadabra / Lady Gaga

Best International Rock Song in Japan: Smash It Like Belushi / Green Day

Best International Hip Hop/Rap Song in Japan: Stop Playing With Me / Tyler, The Creator

Best International R&B/Contemporary Song in Japan: CHANEL / Tyla

Best International Alternative Song in Japan: Reliquia / ROSALÍA

Best K-POP Song in Japan: JUMP / BLACKPINK

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN is also committed to highlighting regional music through the International Special Award category, awarding the best musicians from Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines:

SPECIAL AWARD: KOREAN POPULAR MUSIC: POWER / G-DRAGON

SPECIAL AWARD: THAI POPULAR MUSIC: My Heart Follows You / YOUNGOHM

SPECIAL AWARD: INDONESIAN POPULAR MUSIC: everything u are / Hindia

SPECIAL AWARD: VIETNAMESE POPULAR MUSIC: Bắc Bling / Hòa Minzy

SPECIAL AWARD: PHILIPPINE POPULAR MUSIC: Multo / Cup of Joe

Organized by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 carries the theme of "Connecting with the World and Illuminating the Future of Music".