The “Spotlight” category features personal stories, in-depth profiles, and introductions to your favorite groups and artists. Whether you’re sharing how you became a fan, highlighting the achievements of a group, or offering insights into an artist’s journey, this category shines a light on the unique aspects of the music world. Perfect for fan stories, artist tributes, and deep dives into the history and impact of the artists you love.
On May 15, 2025, Ae! group—Yoshinori Masakado, Seiya Suezawa, Ken Kojima, and Masaya Sano—celebrated their first full year since debut (originally as a five-member group). 365 days that transformed them from Kansai’s rising stars into one of STARTO’s most dynamic, rising acts. Their debut single “《A》BEGINNING,” released on May 15, 2024, set off a chain reaction of tours, variety breakthroughs, … Continue reading Seiya Suezawa: Pride in Motion | 2024–2025 Ae! Spotlight
https://youtu.be/3KcYGlDabvU Happy 2026 guys! We ended 2025 with a bang, by sending Zoe to STARTO to Move. Today's episode is all about what we thought of the live, the livestream and the Netflix version. Come listen to us scream about what we liked, what we thought could be improved, and what we missed! Penlight Chronicles … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Countdown | STARTO to Move You
January 6th has always been a meaningful day for Dumpling Box—not just because it marked our first on-site fan promotion in Japan, but because it also happened to be our owner's, Sabina's, birthday. Travis Japan has held tour stops on this date two years in a row, and while she couldn’t be there in person … Continue reading At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Sticker Project! 🥟
Since their debut in 2018, the J-Pop scene has witnessed the meteoric rise of King & Prince. What began as a youth phenomenon has transformed, after years of evolution and structural changes, into a dynamic duo that redefines resilience and artistic talent in Japan. Today, Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi not only keep the essence … Continue reading King & Prince: Introducing the Superstars Behind “Theater”—A Countdown to Their 2026 Dome Tour
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! 🥟
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
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 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
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
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
