2014 JASRAC Awards winners announced

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Kiryuin, a singer, composer, and songwriter with the band Golden Bomber, poses for photos after receiving the Gold Award at the 32nd annual JASRAC Awards in Tokyo on May 21, 2014, for his song "Memeshikute." The award is given to the copyright holder with the largest share of royalties each year.

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