noun
licensed street performer
A wasei-eigo term referring to performers who have passed an audition and obtained a license to perform in public spaces, especially in parks or streets. The term is strongly associated with Tokyo's 'Heaven Artist' system.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from heaven artist
上野公園でヘブンアーティストのパフォーマンスを見た。
I saw a licensed street performer's act in Ueno Park.
彼はヘブンアーティストの資格を
He got his Heaven Artist license and sings on the street on weekends.