Live/Livestream reports, musical/stage reports, etc.
Naniwa Danshi's BON BON VOYAGE tour across Japan, which began in Niigata on July 19th, wrapped up in Nagoya on November 3rd, covering 43 performances across 9 cities. The tour is tied to the release of their 4th album of the same name, which came out earlier this year on July 2nd, and I was … Continue reading Live Report: Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 โBON BON VOYAGEโ
โBreak the KAT-TUNโ was a one-night-only farewell concert held on November 8, 2025, at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba, Japan. This outdoor stadium showโnotably the first open-air concert KAT-TUN ever performedโcame about approximately seven months after the groupโs official disbandment on March 31, 2025. It was not part of any tour, but a standalone special event … Continue reading Break the KAT-TUN – Bound by Hyphens
After traveling across continents and captivating audiences in cities from Los Angeles to Taipei, Travis Japan brought their long-awaited world tour to its final stop in Bangkok, Thailand. The group, known for their dynamic performances and global ambition since debuting under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, marked this milestone with an unforgettable night at Thunderdome Muang Thong Thani, … Continue reading Live Report: Travis Japan Concert Tour 2025 VIIsual Bangkok
Kis-My-Ft2 member and multidisciplinary artist Kento Senga brings his vibrant art project "FiNGAiSM" to London for the very first time. Held at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery from October 16 to 19, 2025, this marks Kento's fourth solo exhibition outside Japanโand his long-awaited European debut. https://dumplingbox.org/68457/fingaism-around-the-world-london-awaits-for-senga-kento/ Following successful exhibitions in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, FiNGAiSM in … Continue reading FiNGAiSM in London: Kento Sengaโs Essence of Love Beyond Borders
Dumpling Box had the pleasure to attend Fuga Onishi & Kotaro Okazaki Summer SpeciaL Concert 2025 at the Kanadevia Hall (formerly known as Tokyo Dome City Hall) on June 26th, 2025. From the moment the lights dimmed, the energy inside Kanadevia Hall was filled with anticipation. This summer showcase brought together two familiar faces stepping … Continue reading Live Report: Fuga Onishi & Kotaro Okazaki Summer SpeciaL Concert 2025
October 16 isnโt just another birthday on a calendarโitโs a day that glows for every fan who has ever been moved by Taisei Fukumotoโs light. Each year it feels less like weโre celebrating an age and more like weโre honoring a journey: the courage it took to begin again, the laughter that filled the gaps … Continue reading Chasing the Sun: Taisei Fukumoto’s Love Typhoon
As previously announced, SixTONES' Juri Tanaka stars in the stage play called โBokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025โ (Seven Days War), which will be performed from 24 August to 2 September at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL and in five other venues across Japan, including Osaka, Aichi and Kumamoto. I will write an exclusive review of the … Continue reading Stage Review: Bokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025
In an age where younger, fresher idols dominate the scene, You Yokoyama (44) of SUPER EIGHT - a man known for his stubborn competitive streak - continues to innovate and keep pushing forward; finding new ways to challenge himself to remain relevant in the ever-changing idol world. Written by Mimi โฅ Fans call him Yoko. … Continue reading Live Report: ROCK TO YOU: You Yokoyama Defines Rock on His Own Terms
This August, SixTONESโ Yugo Kochi took center stage in the theatrical production "Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko", opening at The Globe Tokyo before continuing to Osaka and Fukuoka. Iโll be bringing readers an exclusive review, offering an insider look at the performance, the cast, and the unique energy of this stage adaptation for Dumpling … Continue reading Stage Review: Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko
Two-thirds of Penlight Chronicles had the absolute pleasure of attending the very first stop of Travis Japanโs VIIsual World Tour in New York City, while the other third (it is I, Zoe) woke up bright and early in Japan to catch the livestream via FAMILY CLUB Online. Itโs always a rare and precious occasion when … Continue reading Livestream Report: Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual โ New York
