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Monthly app downloads of LINE in Japan 2023
What is the most popular music streaming app in Japan? ›
Spotify in the Japan market
Spotify boasts a global active user base of several hundred million users. Since its 2016 launch in Japan, it quickly became the nation's top music app.
Can you use LINE MUSIC outside Japan? ›
Yes, LINE MUSIC can be used internationally. LINE MUSIC uses packet data. We recommend checking with your mobile phone carrier in regards to your packet data and its settings.
How much is LINE MUSIC in Japan? ›
Subscription plans range from a JPY 500 basic plan, which offers a 30 day subscription with 20 hours of streaming music and access to all of LINE MUSIC's features, to a JPY 1,000 premium plan, which offers a 30 day subscription with unlimited streaming music and all LINE MUSIC features.
Which countries use LINE app the most? ›
Under the new structure, A Holdings, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corporation and Naver Corporation, will own 65.3% of Z Holdings, which will operate Line and Yahoo! Japan. Line is the most popular messaging application in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand.
Is the LINE app still popular? ›
As of March 2024, Japan had 104.4 million Internet users, which makes up 84.9% of the total population. 96 million are LINE users, covering up to 78.1% of the total population.
How popular is LINE in Japan? ›
LINE is the most popular messaging app in Japan, with 95 million monthly active users as of 2024. It covers more than 68% of Japan's total population of about 125.1 million people. The main feature is a 'WhatsApp-like' messaging and calling function.
Do Japanese people use LINE app? ›
LINE, the social media super app, is an essential part of life in many Asian countries. With a domestic monthly active user base of over 96 million people in Japan alone (70% of the population), LINE represents a great opportunity for marketers to reach users where they are.
Why is LINE so popular in Asia? ›
Line's Group Video Chats
The app's most popular feature is derived from Japan's group culture. Harmony is a guiding philosophy in Japan that affects many features of society. The Japanese regard working in harmony as a crucial element for productivity.
Who owns the LINE app? ›
A Holdings, equally owned by Naver and SoftBank, is the largest shareholder of LY Corp., which operates Line and the popular portal site Yahoo! Japan, with a stake of 64.5 percent.
Line Music was initially launched in Thailand where Thailand is the second largest Line messenger market share in the world after Japan, with 33 million registered users using this service, compared to the Japanese market with 58 million registered users.
What is the best app to listen to Japanese music? ›
What is the best streaming service for complete Japanese music collection? Spotify has hundreds of bands and artists from Japan in its library.
What is the number 1 music streaming app? ›
Why We Picked It. Despite fierce competition from other feature-rich streaming services, Spotify remains the king of the steaming music hill.
What app do Japanese use to live stream? ›
Line Live is a unique Japanese platform that allows users to use filters and stickers to enhance their live streams. As it was launched by Japan's most-used text messaging app, LINE, the potential audience is huge. Not only everyday users but also Japanese TV celebrities and artists can be found on the platform.