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1/2 - Junnosuke Watanabe, in a "declaration of defeat", stated that the first chapter of WACK will close next year, hinting at a future with a more global flavour. natalie.mu/music/col...
November 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
1/2 - Junnosuke Watanabe, in a "declaration of defeat", stated that the first chapter of WACK will close next year, hinting at a future with a more global flavour. natalie.mu/music/col...
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki posted on Instagram that she performed the entire concert in Shanghai without an audience, after the sudden cancellation on the 28th, with it being recorded for later release. She wrote "No matter how small, find something positive that enriches your heart and protect yourself."
November 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki posted on Instagram that she performed the entire concert in Shanghai without an audience, after the sudden cancellation on the 28th, with it being recorded for later release. She wrote "No matter how small, find something positive that enriches your heart and protect yourself."
1/2 - Shion Ishida (pic) of idol group "Yoake no Iris (Iris at Dawn)" has gone on hiatus after emails with death threats indicating a specific date, time and method were sent to her and other members. x.com/yoakenoiris/st...
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
1/2 - Shion Ishida (pic) of idol group "Yoake no Iris (Iris at Dawn)" has gone on hiatus after emails with death threats indicating a specific date, time and method were sent to her and other members. x.com/yoakenoiris/st...
1/2 - Maki Otsuki (52) was escorted off stage while performing at a concert in Shanghai on November 28, as the Chinese authorities continue to show their annoyance at the Japanese PM's comments.
https://makiotsuki.com/
https://makiotsuki.com/
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
1/2 - Maki Otsuki (52) was escorted off stage while performing at a concert in Shanghai on November 28, as the Chinese authorities continue to show their annoyance at the Japanese PM's comments.
https://makiotsuki.com/
https://makiotsuki.com/
#BABABABAMBI have announced that they will disband next March. The group were formed in January 2020 but, because of COVID-19, they had to wait until July 2020 to make their debut. The group went on to achieve a solo concert at Nippon Budokan in March 2024. babababambi.com/anno...
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#BABABABAMBI have announced that they will disband next March. The group were formed in January 2020 but, because of COVID-19, they had to wait until July 2020 to make their debut. The group went on to achieve a solo concert at Nippon Budokan in March 2024. babababambi.com/anno...
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki announced that she has been told to cancel her performance in Shanghai on November 29, after 5 days of working with 200 members of her crew to set it up. This is one of the highest profile concert cancellations amid China-Japan diplomatic tensions. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki announced that she has been told to cancel her performance in Shanghai on November 29, after 5 days of working with 200 members of her crew to set it up. This is one of the highest profile concert cancellations amid China-Japan diplomatic tensions. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki announced that she has been told to cancel her performance in Shanghai on November 29, after 5 days of working with 200 members of her crew to set it up. This is one of the highest profile concert cancellations amid China-Japan diplomatic tensions. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
1/2 - Ayumi Hamasaki announced that she has been told to cancel her performance in Shanghai on November 29, after 5 days of working with 200 members of her crew to set it up. This is one of the highest profile concert cancellations amid China-Japan diplomatic tensions. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
Hello Project! have announced that Itsuki Nishimura (15) has been diagnosed with suspected symptoms of adjustment disorder, and will take a break from activities for a while. The former trainee was only announced as a new member of Tsubaki Factory in August.
www.helloproject.com...
www.helloproject.com...
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Hello Project! have announced that Itsuki Nishimura (15) has been diagnosed with suspected symptoms of adjustment disorder, and will take a break from activities for a while. The former trainee was only announced as a new member of Tsubaki Factory in August.
www.helloproject.com...
www.helloproject.com...
ExWHYZ have announced that mayu is taking a temporary hiatus for health reasons following the cancellation of their November 24 performance because of her poor health. The group will continue with three members, and aim for her return for their Osaka concert on December 20. www.exwhyz.jp/news/d...
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
ExWHYZ have announced that mayu is taking a temporary hiatus for health reasons following the cancellation of their November 24 performance because of her poor health. The group will continue with three members, and aim for her return for their Osaka concert on December 20. www.exwhyz.jp/news/d...
Former HKT48 idol Hazuki Hokazono (26) has announced her marriage to Richard Sunagawa (26), a baseball player for Yomiuri Giants. x.com/hazuki___0117/...
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Former HKT48 idol Hazuki Hokazono (26) has announced her marriage to Richard Sunagawa (26), a baseball player for Yomiuri Giants. x.com/hazuki___0117/...
Oricon have revealed that YOASOBI's "Idol" has become the second ever song to have reached 1 billion streams (since records began in 2018) - the first was also from YOASOBI, the duo's debut single, "Yoru ni Kakeru", which passed one billion streams in September 2023. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Oricon have revealed that YOASOBI's "Idol" has become the second ever song to have reached 1 billion streams (since records began in 2018) - the first was also from YOASOBI, the duo's debut single, "Yoru ni Kakeru", which passed one billion streams in September 2023. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
1/2 - XG will make their US television debut performing "GALA" on the finale of NBC's "The Voice" on December 16, 2025, before an estimated 6-9 million viewers.
people.com/khalid-xg...
people.com/khalid-xg...
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
1/2 - XG will make their US television debut performing "GALA" on the finale of NBC's "The Voice" on December 16, 2025, before an estimated 6-9 million viewers.
people.com/khalid-xg...
people.com/khalid-xg...
1/2 - Ten idol groups will promote Japan's Furusato Nōzei - a "hometown tax" scheme letting residents donate part of their taxes to the regions and receive gifts in return. The groups, which include SKE48 & RINGOMUSUME, also receive a small sum from the scheme's profits. www.furusato-tax.jp/...
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
1/2 - Ten idol groups will promote Japan's Furusato Nōzei - a "hometown tax" scheme letting residents donate part of their taxes to the regions and receive gifts in return. The groups, which include SKE48 & RINGOMUSUME, also receive a small sum from the scheme's profits. www.furusato-tax.jp/...
1/2 - OSHIAI will provide the AI avatars of members of 16 real life idol groups for fans to chat with through their app whenever they want. The groups are all relatively new idol groups being promoted by SPARKing. prtimes.jp/main/html...
November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
1/2 - OSHIAI will provide the AI avatars of members of 16 real life idol groups for fans to chat with through their app whenever they want. The groups are all relatively new idol groups being promoted by SPARKing. prtimes.jp/main/html...
Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, CHANMINA, and HANA, are among the artists appearing at a Japanese music festival to be held in Los Angeles on May 16. Organised by entertainment agency CLOUD NINE, the event is being held at the 35,000 capacity "Brookside at The Rose Bowl". cloud9pro.co.jp/news...
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, CHANMINA, and HANA, are among the artists appearing at a Japanese music festival to be held in Los Angeles on May 16. Organised by entertainment agency CLOUD NINE, the event is being held at the 35,000 capacity "Brookside at The Rose Bowl". cloud9pro.co.jp/news...
1/2 - The NSE 2025 idol event in Shanghai (November 29-30) has been cancelled, affecting Japanese idol groups NMB48, iLiFE!, Niji no Conquistador, and Kyururin te shitemite, plus AKB48 sister groups AKB48 Team SH, CGM48 and BNK48. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
November 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
1/2 - The NSE 2025 idol event in Shanghai (November 29-30) has been cancelled, affecting Japanese idol groups NMB48, iLiFE!, Niji no Conquistador, and Kyururin te shitemite, plus AKB48 sister groups AKB48 Team SH, CGM48 and BNK48. www.oricon.co.jp/new...
1/2 - The nominees for the main awards, and winners of other awards at the 67th Japan Record Awards have been announced. The 10 nominees for the main "Grand Prix" award include FRUITS ZIPPER "Kagami", AiNA THE END "Kakumei Dochu (On The Way)", Lilas Ikuta "Koikaze", and CANDY TUNE "BAIBAI FIGHT!".
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
1/2 - The nominees for the main awards, and winners of other awards at the 67th Japan Record Awards have been announced. The 10 nominees for the main "Grand Prix" award include FRUITS ZIPPER "Kagami", AiNA THE END "Kakumei Dochu (On The Way)", Lilas Ikuta "Koikaze", and CANDY TUNE "BAIBAI FIGHT!".
1/2 - Management of idol group "Maison de Queen" have suggested a novel way of dealing with a fan who they had banned. Apparently he is always trying to attend events, and recently was seen near the front row at an event with several groups participating (HYPE IDOL!)
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
1/2 - Management of idol group "Maison de Queen" have suggested a novel way of dealing with a fan who they had banned. Apparently he is always trying to attend events, and recently was seen near the front row at an event with several groups participating (HYPE IDOL!)
To celebrate Morning Musume sub-unit Minimoni's 25th anniversary, a number of prizes and capsule toys have been released in collaboration with amusement arcade operator, Molly Fantasy. The group mascot, Minimo, has also opened social media accounts this year. www.helloproject.com...
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
To celebrate Morning Musume sub-unit Minimoni's 25th anniversary, a number of prizes and capsule toys have been released in collaboration with amusement arcade operator, Molly Fantasy. The group mascot, Minimo, has also opened social media accounts this year. www.helloproject.com...
ExWHYZ have announced their first tour of the UK, from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. The group will perform at the same three venues in Manchester, Bristol, and London that another WACK group, ASP, visited in September. www.exwhyz.jp/news/d...
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
ExWHYZ have announced their first tour of the UK, from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. The group will perform at the same three venues in Manchester, Bristol, and London that another WACK group, ASP, visited in September. www.exwhyz.jp/news/d...
1/2 - Even if your idol retires from the entertainment industry, they may return one day, as Aiko Sato has shown by making her first appearance in 32 years! The 52-year-old was part of "Ribbon", an idol trio, who had a number of top 10 singles between 1989 and 1994. encount.press/archiv...
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1/2 - Even if your idol retires from the entertainment industry, they may return one day, as Aiko Sato has shown by making her first appearance in 32 years! The 52-year-old was part of "Ribbon", an idol trio, who had a number of top 10 singles between 1989 and 1994. encount.press/archiv...
As we near the 20th anniversary of AKB48's theatre debut, AKB48 have announced a collaboration with Atre Akihabara, involving a pop-up shop with limited edition goods, a small costume display, and AKB48 music throughout the store. It is on for just a week from November 28. www.akb48.co.jp/news...
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
As we near the 20th anniversary of AKB48's theatre debut, AKB48 have announced a collaboration with Atre Akihabara, involving a pop-up shop with limited edition goods, a small costume display, and AKB48 music throughout the store. It is on for just a week from November 28. www.akb48.co.jp/news...
1/2 - ASOBISYSTEM's "log you" made their live debut on November 15, with eight experienced members, formerly with AKB48, STU48, Cherry Bullet, My Dear Darlin', PIGGS, THE COINLOCKERS, and other groups. The event also included the two other "PEAK SPOT" groups, "Toi Toi Toi" and "fav me".
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
1/2 - ASOBISYSTEM's "log you" made their live debut on November 15, with eight experienced members, formerly with AKB48, STU48, Cherry Bullet, My Dear Darlin', PIGGS, THE COINLOCKERS, and other groups. The event also included the two other "PEAK SPOT" groups, "Toi Toi Toi" and "fav me".
1/2 - KissBee management have reported that an individual was caught photographing up the skirts of members at a performance. He admitted what he had done, and the police were called. However, it was determined that it wasn't an act of voyeurism under current law. (Pic: KissBee posing for photos)
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
1/2 - KissBee management have reported that an individual was caught photographing up the skirts of members at a performance. He admitted what he had done, and the police were called. However, it was determined that it wasn't an act of voyeurism under current law. (Pic: KissBee posing for photos)
1/2 - The performers for 2025's prestigious "Kōhaku Uta Gassen" include, for the first time, AiNA THE END, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, Lilas Ikuta (as a soloist rather than as part of YOASOBI), and both Chanmina and the group she produces, HANA. www.nhk.or.jp/kouhak...
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
1/2 - The performers for 2025's prestigious "Kōhaku Uta Gassen" include, for the first time, AiNA THE END, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, Lilas Ikuta (as a soloist rather than as part of YOASOBI), and both Chanmina and the group she produces, HANA. www.nhk.or.jp/kouhak...