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ROHM THEATRE KYOTO
May 21 and May 22, 2025
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Awards Ceremony
*Awards Week: Friday, May 16 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
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ROHM Theatre Kyoto
**Additional satellite venues are being explored
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