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| Flag = Jpn-icon.png
| Flag = Jpn-icon.png
| Member station = [[:en:NHK|NHK]]
| Member station = [[:en:NHK|NHK]]
| National selection event = Open Nippon ([[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]] - [[Worldvision Q1-2023|Q1-2023]], [[Worldvision Q3-2023|Q3-2023]] - [[Worldvision Q4-2023|Q4-2023]])
| National selection event = Open Nippon ([[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]] - [[Worldvision Q1-2023|Q1-2023]], [[Worldvision Q3-2023|Q3-2023]] - [[Worldvision Q1-2024|Q1-2024]], [[Worldvision Q4-2024|Q4-2024]] - )
| Apps = 9 (8 finals)
| Apps = 11 (10 finals)
| Host = <!-- Number of host -->
| Host = 1: ([[Worldvision Q3-2025|Q3-2025]])
| First = [[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]]
| First = [[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]]
| Highest = 3rd: ([[Worldvision Q1-2023|Q1-2023]])
| Highest = 1st: ([[Worldvision Q2-2025|Q2-2025]])
| Nul points = <!-- Number of appearances awarded with no points -->
| Nul points = <!-- Number of appearances awarded with no points -->
}}
}}


'''Japan''' has participated in the [[Worldvision Song Contest]] 9 times since making its debut in [[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]]. The contest is broadcast in Japan by [[:en:NHK|NHK]], which also broadcasts Japanese national selection competition, Open Nippon.
'''Japan''' has participated in the [[Worldvision Song Contest]] 11 times since making its debut in [[Worldvision Q4-2022|Q4-2022]]. The contest is broadcast in Japan by [[:en:NHK|NHK]], which also broadcasts Japanese national selection competition, ''Open Nippon''.


[[File:Babymetal performing at Ancienne Belgique December 4, 2023.jpg|260px|left|thumb|[[:en:Babymetal|Babymetal]], who represent with the German duo [[:en:Electric Callboy|Electric Callboy]].]]
[[File:Babymetal performing at Ancienne Belgique December 4, 2023.jpg|260px|left|thumb|[[:en:Babymetal|Babymetal]], who represent with the German duo [[:en:Electric Callboy|Electric Callboy]].]]
Its best results were achieved by Natumi in [[Worldvision Q1-2023|Q1-2023]], who finished in third place. During the entire period of participation, the country was included in the top-5 strongest finals 3 times. The Q3-2024 season marks the first time the country has failed to qualify for the final. Japan has failed to qualify for the final once so far.
Its best results were achieved by [[:en:Rosé (singer)|Rose]] in [[Worldvision Q2-2025|Q2-2025]], who finished in first place. During the entire period of participation, the country was included in the top-5 strongest finals 4 times. The Q3-2024 season marks the first time the country has failed to qualify for the final. Japan has failed to qualify for the final once so far.


The country was represented only twice by non-Japanese performers: [[:en:Beverly (singer)|Beverly]], who was born in the [[:en:Philippines|Philippines]] but lives in [[:en:Japan|Japan]] and Canadian-Korean performer [[:en:Jeon Somi|Jeon Somi]]. Also, together with a Japanese performer the German duo [[:en:Electric Callboy|Electric Callboy]]‬, who represent country with the rock band [[:en:Babymetal|Babymetal]] and the Korean boy group [[:en:Stray Kids|Stray Kids]], who represent country with [[:en:Lisa (Japanese musician, born 1987)|Lisa]].
The country was represented only twice by non-Japanese performers: [[:en:Beverly (singer)|Beverly]], who was born in the [[:en:Philippines|Philippines]] but lives in [[:en:Japan|Japan]] and Canadian-Korean performer [[:en:Jeon Somi|Jeon Somi]]. Also, together with a Japanese performer the German duo [[:en:Electric Callboy|Electric Callboy]]‬, who represent country with the rock band [[:en:Babymetal|Babymetal]] and the Korean boy group [[:en:Stray Kids|Stray Kids]], who represent country with [[:en:Lisa (Japanese musician, born 1987)|Lisa]].


===Nation selection===
===Nation selection===
Japan will hold its national selection (Open Nippon) starting from the Q4-2022 season, with the exception of the Q2-2023, Q2-2024 and Q3-2024 seasons. So far, 6 selection seasons have been held.
Japan was held its national selection (Open Nippon) starting from the Q4-2022 season, with the exception of the Q2-2023, Q2-2024 and Q3-2024 seasons. So far, 7 selection seasons have been held.


==Participation overview==
==Participation overview==
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===Worldvision===
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! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Worldvision Q1-2025|Q1-2025]]
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Worldvision Q1-2025|Q1-2025]]
|  
| [[:en:Jeon Somi|Jeon Somi]]
|  
| Ice Cream
|  
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |5
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |202
| style="text-align:center; background:#ddddff;" colspan="2" |Top 5 in [[Worldvision Q4-2024|Q4-2024]]
|- bgcolor="Gold"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Worldvision Q2-2025|Q2-2025]]
| [[:en:Rosé (singer)|Rose]]
| Messy
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |1
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |305
| style="text-align:center; background:#ddddff;" colspan="2" |Top 5 in [[Worldvision Q1-2025|Q1-2025]]
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Worldvision Q3-2025|Q3-2025]]
| [[:en:Jeon Somi|Jeon Somi]]
| Closer
| English
| style="text-align:center; background:#ddddff;" colspan="4" |Upcoming
| style="text-align:center; background:#ddddff;" colspan="4" |Upcoming
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===Special Melody===
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!width=60px|Year
!Entrant
!Song
!Language
!width=50px|Place
!width=50px|Points
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! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q3-2023|Q3-2023]]
| [[:en:Fergie|Fergie]]
| London Bridge
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |5
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |71
|-bgcolor="silver"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q4-2023|Q4-2023]]
| [[:en: One Ok Rock|One Ok Rock]]
| Renegades
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |2
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |100
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q1-2024|Q1-2024]]
| [[:en:Lily Collins|Lily Collins]]
| I Believe In Love
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |5
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |68
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q2-2024|Q2-2024]]
| [[:en:Maroon 5|Maroon 5]]
| One More Night
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |18
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |25
|-bgcolor="#FE8080"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q4-2024|Q4-2024]]
| Perola
| Tens Sorte
| Portugese
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |18
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |18
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q1-2025|Q1-2025]]
| [[:en:Nevena Božović|Nevena Bozovic]]
| Bal
| Serbian
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |14
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |51
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q2-2025|Q2-2025]]
| [[:en:Maroon 5|Maroon 5]] & [[:en:Rihanna|Rihanna]]
| If I Never See Your Face Again
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |14
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |46
|- bgcolor="gold"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |[[Special Melody Q3-2025|Q3-2025]]
| Mimoza
| Young Queen
| English
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |1
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" |109
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Latest revision as of 11:28, 24 October 2025

Japan
Flag
Member stationNHK
National selection eventsOpen Nippon (Q4-2022 - Q1-2023, Q3-2023 - Q1-2024, Q4-2024 - )
Participation summary
Appearances11 (10 finals)
Host1: (Q3-2025)
First appearanceQ4-2022
Highest placement1st: (Q2-2025)

Japan has participated in the Worldvision Song Contest 11 times since making its debut in Q4-2022. The contest is broadcast in Japan by NHK, which also broadcasts Japanese national selection competition, Open Nippon.

Babymetal, who represent with the German duo Electric Callboy.

Its best results were achieved by Rose in Q2-2025, who finished in first place. During the entire period of participation, the country was included in the top-5 strongest finals 4 times. The Q3-2024 season marks the first time the country has failed to qualify for the final. Japan has failed to qualify for the final once so far.

The country was represented only twice by non-Japanese performers: Beverly, who was born in the Philippines but lives in Japan and Canadian-Korean performer Jeon Somi. Also, together with a Japanese performer the German duo Electric Callboy‬, who represent country with the rock band Babymetal and the Korean boy group Stray Kids, who represent country with Lisa.

Nation selection

Japan was held its national selection (Open Nippon) starting from the Q4-2022 season, with the exception of the Q2-2023, Q2-2024 and Q3-2024 seasons. So far, 7 selection seasons have been held.

Participation overview

Table key
First place
2 Second place
3 Third place
Last place
* Upcoming event

Worldvision

Year Entrant Song Language Final Points Semi Final Points
Q4-2022 Nao Aihara Lighthouse Japanese, English 10 105 No semi-finals
Q1-2023 Natumi Parts Japanese, English 3 169
Q2-2023 BiSH Sayonara Saraba Japanese 17 101
Q3-2023 Beverly One Vision English 22 74 By rating
Q4-2023 One Ok Rock Make It Out Alive English 11 158 7 65
Q1-2024 Jeon Somi Fast Forward English, Korean 4 227 4 95
Q2-2024 Stray Kids & Lisa Social Path English, Korean 9 186 Top 4 in Q1-2024
Q3-2024 Babymetal ft. Electric Callboy‬ Ratatata English, Japanese Failed to qualify 15 78
Q4-2024 AleXa Under The Armor English 5 201 2 219
Q1-2025 Jeon Somi Ice Cream English 5 202 Top 5 in Q4-2024
Q2-2025 Rose Messy English 1 305 Top 5 in Q1-2025
Q3-2025 Jeon Somi Closer English Upcoming

Special Melody

Year Entrant Song Language Place Points
Q3-2023 Fergie London Bridge English 5 71
Q4-2023 One Ok Rock Renegades English 2 100
Q1-2024 Lily Collins I Believe In Love English 5 68
Q2-2024 Maroon 5 One More Night English 18 25
Q4-2024 Perola Tens Sorte Portugese 18 18
Q1-2025 Nevena Bozovic Bal Serbian 14 51
Q2-2025 Maroon 5 & Rihanna If I Never See Your Face Again English 14 46
Q3-2025 Mimoza Young Queen English 1 109

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