It isn't entirely clear who the big headliners will be this summer or even if they've been announced yet, but that's sorta half the fun of Fuji. Among the two dozen new acts revealed on April 15, there are a few contenders but we're keeping our own counsel on this.

Certainly, it's good to see Kiyoshiro Imawano back after a two-year absence, during which he fought and beat cancer. Kiyoshiro was one of the few Fuji acts who made it every year, so it should be like old times, especially since he'll have his band Nice Middle and the New Blue Day Horns with him.

Electronic dance-rock monsters Kasabian have a shot at the headliner post but we assume they'll be an early evening act.

Ben Folds is always a big draw in Japan, but it will sort of depend on his backing band if he gets a headlining slot.

Also on for the festival will be prewar pops and jazz revivalist Janet Klein, who rumor has it will be doing three sets during the weekend, though we assume on the smaller stages.

To round out the newcomers...

Asparagus
Beat Crusaders
Bill Laswell
The Cribs
DatA
Doberman
Gotye
Jason Falkner
Jason Mraz
Kisel
Naruyoshi Kikuchi Dub Sextet
Ozomatli
Quruli
The Rascals
Riddim Saunter
Sherbets
Masato Tomobe
Travis
White Lies