Travis Japan To Release Second CD Single “Kage ni mo Hinata ni mo”

On April 15, Travis Japan will release their long-awaited second physical single, “陰ニモ日向ニモ (Kage ni mo Hinata ni mo)”, a title that translates loosely to “In the Shadows and in the Sunlight.” It’s a phrase that feels almost autobiographical for a group that has learned how to live fully in both spaces: the unseen effort … Continue reading Travis Japan To Release Second CD Single “Kage ni mo Hinata ni mo”

SixTONES gets TV show on TBS for their 6th anniversary!

SixTONES will appear on the TBS variety show 6SixTONES on January 12 (8:55 p.m.). This marks the group’s first-ever program with their name on TBS. Celebrating their sixth debut anniversary, the six members will be “chaotically” showered with celebrations through a series of special congratulatory plans devised by celebrities who stepped forward to take part, … Continue reading SixTONES gets TV show on TBS for their 6th anniversary!

At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Meet Dumpling Box! 🥟

Dumpling Box is going on tour (kind of)! 🥟✈️ See you at Travis Japan’s ‘s travelers Tour @ Yokohama Arena We’re packing our dumplings, grabbing our penlights, and heading straight into the journey—Dumpling Box will be on-site at Travis Japan ‘s travelers tour in Yokohama! To celebrate this special stop on Travis Japan’s tour, one … Continue reading At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Meet Dumpling Box! 🥟

Sexy Bombaye: Taisei Fukumoto’s New Year Gift

The first morning of 2026 had barely opened its eyes when Taisei Fukumoto’s “Sexy Bombaye – Happy New Year ver.” came barreling into the world, not so much released as unleashed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmibglVvFH0 It didn’t slip into the year with quiet ceremony—it arrived like the kind of firework that goes off sideways, scattering sparks where no … Continue reading Sexy Bombaye: Taisei Fukumoto’s New Year Gift

Taisei Fukumoto’s First Photobook 雲間 “Kumoma”

Receiving Fukumoto Taisei 1st Photobook — 雲間 (Kumoma) feels less like opening a book and more like being invited away for a quiet, one‑on‑one weekend. Ninety‑six pages of warmth, gentle smiles, fleeting maturity, and the kind of closeness that makes time slow down. Released on December 12, Kumoma arrives like an early Christmas gift — … Continue reading Taisei Fukumoto’s First Photobook 雲間 “Kumoma”

COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE: Family, Legacy, and Forward Motion

COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE returned at the end of 2025 carrying far more weight than a year‑end concert usually does. After a long absence, the revival of the traditional New Year's countdown felt less like the resumption of an annual event and more like a quiet statement of intent. This was not simply … Continue reading COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE: Family, Legacy, and Forward Motion

Toramimi #4 “Starting Today, It’s a Two-Member Show ♫”

Episode 4 of Travis Japan's podcast "Toramimi" on mimi-ni is now available on international streaming—once again giving international fans a front-row seat to the chaos and charm. https://open.spotify.com/episode/18SovwPesTirkYwk6qMgGq?si=c4d05609e0a64071 Travis Japan launched their very first podcast on STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s new audio platform mimi-ni—coinciding with the release of their album 's travelers. This episode marked the official … Continue reading Toramimi #4 “Starting Today, It’s a Two-Member Show ♫”

Penlight Chronicles –  Superlatives

https://youtu.be/Ifs8Gb_Oad4 Penlight Chronicles is wrapping up the year with an end-of-year STARTO roundup, kinda like STARTO “Yearbook Superlatives” style. Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe look back on this year’s releases with a handful of awards (from instant earworms to standout performances), and plenty of fandom-related screeching along the way. Drop your own nominations, tell us your … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles –  Superlatives

“Theater” by King & Prince: A Pop Odyssey Through Hollywood Classics

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSzij-HD-de/?hl=es If there is one thing that defines the current era of King & Prince, it is their ability to reinvent the concept of showmanship. With "Theater" music video release, Ren and Kaito open the doors to a stage where funk, precision dance, and a "cinematic" aesthetic blend to perfection. Following the success of tracks … Continue reading “Theater” by King & Prince: A Pop Odyssey Through Hollywood Classics

Reflecting on 2025: Dumpling Box

As another year comes to a close, we at Dumpling Box want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared with you. Just like 2024, the year 2025 has been a year filled with even more memorable performances, groundbreaking announcements, and stories that have left lasting impressions. From concert stages to … Continue reading Reflecting on 2025: Dumpling Box