About JAPA

We are an association of audio production companies that produce dubbed and subtitled versions of foreign language films, dramas, documentaries, and other foreign language content, as well as sound production for animation.

We are the only trade association for companies in the audio production industry. Sound production is a generic term which encompasses the production of dubbed versions of foreign language films, dramas, documentaries, animation, games, and other content, as well as the sound production of domestically produced animations and games. Together with related organizations, we strive for the stability and development of the audio production industry.

◆Main Activities

• Alliances and exchanges with domestic and foreign cultural organizations
• Conduct business for the development of visual culture
• Public relations and publishing activities to improve the social standing of the industry
• Establishment and advocation of rights related to audio productions
• Sign and implement collective bargaining agreements and memorandums of understanding with related organizations
• Building a database of audio productions
• Work to improve the production environment
• Collection and distribution of “rebroadcasting royalties”