Singer-songwriter Hana Sekitori (35) announced her marriage with the release of her latest single, "Announcement", on March 13. The song features acoustic guitar and vocals, and tells the story of her parents signing the marriage registration form as witnesses. x.com/dosukoi87/stat...
It has been announced that a new idol group, "Zettai Shลjo" (Absolute Girl), produced by Seiko Oomori, will make their debut at "TOKYO PINK FES! Vol.30" on April 20. The group members, who were selected from 3,000 applicants, will be revealed soon. x.com/zettaisyo_jo
At the "Japan Gold Disc Awards 2026" the "Best New Artist" award had four girl groups in the five nominees. However, CUTIE STREET, CANDY TUNE, and The Rosie Chronicles all missed out, with the award going to HANA. Elsewhere, Seiko Matsuda took out the "Best Artist" award in the "Enka/Pop category.
2/2 - After thanking the members and parents, the post continued by saying that a new group will be created to continue performing PANDAMIC's songs into the future, and invited everyone to come and see it. x.com/pandamic6/stat...
1/2 - All current members of PANDAMIC graduated with a concert on March 8. The group formed in 2016, with a major line-up change in 2019. The group's manager posted their feelings on the 10th, addressing each member personally, reflecting on shared memories and their growth over the years.
2/2 - It has been announced that YouTube will stream both the Premiere Ceremony and the Grand Ceremony to the world in June, with a series "OTOMO presents MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN -Deep Insights-" discussing the current Japanese music scene, starting on March 13.
1/2 - Music Awards Japan 2026, which moves this year from Kyoto to Tokyo, is looking to become a major force in promoting Japanese music both inside and outside Japan.
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2/2 - The 24-year-old had previously experienced incidents on social media that made her fearful, but is far more concerned now that a stalker knows her home address.
1/2 - Former AKB48 Kenkyuusei Niina Hasegawa has been receiving harassing letters at her home, leaving her feeling threatened. After referring the matter to the police, she has relocated to her parents' home, and will not be publicising her movements or streaming schedule.
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The YouTube homepage logo has been changed in 28 countries around the world, to celebrate Hatsune Miku Day on March 9. The countries the new "Yoodle" design is being shown in include United States, Brazil, Australia, and Indonesia.
SKE48 member Miki Itล completed the Nagoya Marathon in a creditable 3 hours 58 minutes and 11 seconds on March 8. The 23-year-old, who achieved her goal of a sub-4 hour time, said so many fans were cheering her on that she never once felt lonely or isolated while running. x.com/mikitiyan_811/...
2/2 - The three other members will continue with the 7 remaining performances of the tour, with the future of the two withdrawn members being addressed after that.
1/2 - "Zenbu Kimi no Sei da." have withdrawn members Mei Yui Mei and Nene Komochi from their ongoing European tour with immediate effect, respecting the pair's wishes, and prioritising their mental and physical health.
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ATARASHII GAKKO! have announced two more performances in Europe in the last four days, to add to the one previously announced in Czechia, giving them a busy few days in July:
July 16 - Colours of Ostrava, Czechia
July 18 - Lollapalooza Berlin, Germany
July 19 - AG! 11th Anniversary Show, London, UK
3/3 - While a return date has not been set, the company said it is aiming for the earliest possible return. Afterwards, President Oide expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, "We received a lot of passionate and constructive feedback from our fans. We are very grateful".
2/3 - He then went on to explain that there was no romantic relationship between the 20-year-old idol and the staff member, but there were inappropriate exchanges, and stated the talent is reflecting on her actions.
1/3 - Keyholder and Zest, the management company of SKE48, held what was said to be a "heated" 2-hour roundtable with fans. The Keyholder president talked about Miyu Nakasaka's relationship with a staff member leading to her suspension, saying "the management and the company are entirely to blame".
Sari Shiratori has announced that she will be graduating from AKB48 sometime around May. The 15-year-old 19th Generation member cited difficulties balancing her studies with her idol work as a reason.
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2/2 - The 34-year-old commented "I will be extremely happy if my experiences in the media and on stage, engaging with many people, can provide some hints to students taking on challenges in the years ahead".
1/2 - Former AKB48 member and general manager, Minami Takahashi, has been appointed visiting professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. A special lecture given by her last June received a strongly positive reception, leading to this appointment. prtimes.jp/main/html...
YOASOBI have collaborated with sportswear brand ASICS to produce a range of shoes and sportswear. Inspired by YOASOBI's song "Mou Sukoshi Dake", the six items go on sale in the ASICS and YOASOBI online stores from March 19. natalie.mu/music/new...
Ayaka Sasaki announced her marriage on Instagram on March 5. The 29-year-old member of Momoiro Clover Z did not mention anything about her partner, or the date of her marriage. www.instagram.com/p/...
"Ajisai wa Furanai", the idol group with a theme of hydrangeas in the rain, have announced that they will disband after their first anniversary live on April 10. The group were formed with six members last April, but are now a 3-person unit. x.com/Ajifurai_OFC/s...
2/2 - They aim to encourage people to think of voting as a positive and enjoyable activity in their daily lives.
1/2 - The "Hokuriku Idol Club" are trying to make voting fun! The idol group are spreading their "FUN to Election!" message through songs and videos in their role as the Ishikawa prefecture's election awareness ambassador for the local gubernatorial election on March 8.
Mao Akiyama will be graduating from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project after the group's autumn tour. The 23-year-old, who has been with Hello! Project for 10 years, is moving on to a new challenge. www.helloproject.com...
Former SKE48 and SDN48 member Machiko Tezuka posted a photo of one guest attending her 40th birthday celebration. The gravure model posted that 5 people had said they would come, so hopefully many more turned up later. x.com/machi_pie/stat...
2/2 - This year marks 20 years since SCANDAL were formed by four members of a dance and vocal school, with their first street performances being held in Osaka Castle Park.
1/2 - SCANDAL's drummer, RINA, will launch her solo project "Phonia" in spring, with her first single, "swan", released on March 28. An exhibition based on the worldview associated with the single will open on March 27. www.instagram.com/ph...
7-member idol group "Full Course" made their debut on the 27th at "HEROINES FES 2026" in Tokyo. Some members of the joint HEROINES & TWIN PLANET group have idol experience, including Nanami Abe and Haruka Suzuki (both ex-Last Idol and LIIiEN), and Rimika Mizukami (ex-HKT48). x.com/FullCourse_idol
