Live Report: ‘Kidoairaku’ 「喜怒哀楽」: Two hours of captivation by Takahisa Masuda’s beautiful singing voice

Takahisa Masuda, a member of NEWS, celebrated his 1ST LIVE called ‘Kidoairaku’ 「喜怒哀楽」, which was held in four shows in two cities (Tokyo and Osaka) and attracted 26,700 people. Dumpling Box had the pleasure of going to the Tokyo Garden Theatre to attend his live, and it was accompanied by his recently released solo debut … Continue reading Live Report: ‘Kidoairaku’ 「喜怒哀楽」: Two hours of captivation by Takahisa Masuda’s beautiful singing voice

Report: Taiga Kyomoto’s Photo Exhibition 視点と始点

I had luck on my side and was able to go and see the photo exhibition of Taiga Kyomoto, a member of SixTONES. The photo exhibition's title is 視点と始点 (Shiten to Shiten / Perspective and starting point) and is held at SAI (in MIYASHITA PARK), Tokyo, from 3 to 24 March. The exhibition featured photographs of the … Continue reading Report: Taiga Kyomoto’s Photo Exhibition 視点と始点

Stage Report:『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways

On a frigid winter day in Tokyo, my heart was warmed by the stage play 『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』 (English title: You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways). This slice-of-life adaptation of the popular manga follows five childhood friends in their second year of high school. With lively cast interactions and even moments of audience participation, this play … Continue reading Stage Report:『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways

Live Report: KENTO NAKAJIMA 1st LIVE 2025 “N / bias”

Written exclusively for Dumpling Box by the lovely and amazing Amy♥ It was a cloudy Sunday on January 19, 2025, but for fans like me, it felt like a beautiful day because we were about to attend Kenty’s (Kento Nakajima) first solo concert. It had been 388 days since his last live performance, and both fans and … Continue reading Live Report: KENTO NAKAJIMA 1st LIVE 2025 “N / bias”

Live Report: SixTONES amazes again with their dome tour “YOUNG OLD”

A new year, and a new SixTONES tour! Still with last year's vibes, where you can read the tour reports in English and Spanish, SixTONES starts a new tour which promises to be one of the group's best to date! A show where “No one will be left behind”. This is SixTONES’ motto that they … Continue reading Live Report: SixTONES amazes again with their dome tour “YOUNG OLD”

Kaito Takahashi shows his best dance moves at the last edition of D.U.N.K. -DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED- live event

D.U.N.K official X account On January 12 and 13, the K-Arena Yokohama hosted the live event D.U.N.K -DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED- organized by singer and dancer, former AAA group member, SKY-HI in collaboration with Nippon TV. D.U.N.K intended to be “ a project in which numerous vocal and dance groups will transcend borders and send … Continue reading Kaito Takahashi shows his best dance moves at the last edition of D.U.N.K. -DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED- live event

Live Report: Travis Japan Concert Tour 2025 VIIsual

In this year's tour, VIIsual, Travis Japan—Kaito “Chaka” Miyachika, Kaito “Umi” Nakamura, Ryuya “Shime” Shimekake, Noel Kawashima, Shizuya “Shizu” Yoshizawa, Genta Matsuda, and Kaito "Machu" Matsukura—embodies bringing you into another dimension, another VIIsion, where every movement tells a story, and each note resonates deep within your soul, creating an unforgettable tapestry of sights and sounds … Continue reading Live Report: Travis Japan Concert Tour 2025 VIIsual

Live Report: Naniwa Danshi ASIA TOUR 2024+2025 ‘+Alpha’: Taipei Highlights

Naniwa Danshi continues to spread their +Alpha charm as they kick off their very first Asia Tour with their first stop in Taipei—two concerts scheduled on November 30 and December 1! Source: @karagedesu Following the tour, NANIWA no NIWA in ASIA, a limited-time pop-up store was also set in Taipei with exclusive new merch for … Continue reading Live Report: Naniwa Danshi ASIA TOUR 2024+2025 ‘+Alpha’: Taipei Highlights

Live Report: Kansai Junior Concert 2025: Boys be AmBitious

There’s something almost magical about witnessing raw talent as it transforms into something polished, beautiful, and refined. But when that raw talent comes from a STARTO Junior, it’s already glittering with promise—especially when we’re talking about the Kansai Juniors. On January 3rd, the highly anticipated "Kansai Junior Concert 2025 Boys be AmBitious" opened at Osaka-Jo … Continue reading Live Report: Kansai Junior Concert 2025: Boys be AmBitious

Hey! Say! JUMP Special Live ~ JUMParty 2024-2025 ~

As the countdown to 2025 drew closer, Hey! Say! JUMP prepared to welcome fans into the new year with their highly anticipated Hey! Say! JUMP Special Live ~ JUMParty 2024-2025 ~ at Tokyo Dome on December 31, 2024. This special event, separate from their ongoing nationwide Hey! Say! JUMP LIVE TOUR 2024-2025 H⁺, promises to … Continue reading Hey! Say! JUMP Special Live ~ JUMParty 2024-2025 ~