What are the top ten artists/bands in Japan right now?

Question:

In the mood for some Japanese music, but I can't find any good websites that tell me band or artist names, not just albums. I already love C-ute, Perfume, and Gackt, if that tells you anything :) Thank you!

Answer:

Following is the Top 10 of "most beloved artist: by teenagers", surveyed by ORICON. It's not Top10 Sales. ORICON is the most renowned music survey firm in Japan.
http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/20…
1: Arashi
2: Ikimono Gakari
3: Yui
4: Aiko
5: Kimura Kaera
6: AKB48
7: Mr. Children
8: Pornographity
9: Bump of chicken
10: Ayaka

As for Top10 sales in 2010. ARASHI and AKB48 had fully occupied the list.
6 songs out of 10 are by ARASHI, other 4 songs are by AKB48.
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/y/