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Japanese music chart performance

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Latest: EBiDAN single ‘Yes! Tokyo’ returns to number one on Japanese streaming charts

In early September 2026, the performance unit Tokyo Riksha reached the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayou Single Ranking with their song ‘Yusha no Wadachi’. This marked the group’s seventh consecutive number

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WOWOW and NTT Docomo Lemino joint venture

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Latest: WOWOW and NTT Docomo to form new company for Lemino streaming service

WOWOW and NTT Docomo have announced the establishment of a new joint venture, ‘WOWOW Lemino Co., Ltd.’, scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. This follows a capital and business alliance agreement signed in June 2026.

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Aobasaka46 Sakamichi group audition process

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Latest: Aobazaka46 audition theme song ‘Audition’ released with music video

The Sakamichi idol groups have launched a joint audition process for a new project named Aobasaka46. This marks the first joint audition conducted by the three existing groups—Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, and Hinatazaka46—i

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Sakurazaka46 16th single and tour announcements

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Latest: Sakurazaka46 reveals artwork for 16th single ‘Ai MUST BE’

Sakurazaka46 announced the upcoming release of their 16th single, ‘Ai MUST BE’, scheduled for October 14, 2026. The group revealed that third-generation member Manaka Taniguchi will serve as the center for the title trac

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Japanese radio program updates and guest appearances

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Latest: Rena Yamazaki announces substitute hosts for TOKYO FM radio program

Various Japanese radio programs have featured guest appearances and host changes. On the Nippon Broadcasting program ‘Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inusama Seisakujo’, Rei Ozono of Sakurazaka46 appeared as a guest to

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Hinatazaka46 members featured in B. L. T. magazine

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Latest: Manami Ohno of Hinatazaka46 to feature on B.L.T. November cover

The November 2026 issue of B. L. T. magazine, scheduled for release on September 28, will feature Hinatazaka46 fifth-generation member Manami Ono on the cover. The issue includes a themed photoshoot titled ‘World Conques

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Japanese idol group career reflections

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Latest: Manatsu Akimoto discusses idol life on Japanese variety program

Members and former members of prominent Japanese idol groups have shared reflections on their careers and the industry. Members of Sakurazaka46 and Nogizaka46 discussed artistic growth and the conceptual themes of new

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Release of Japanese drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’

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Latest: Ten Yamasaki stars in new drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’

The TV Asahi drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’ was announced with Ten Yamasaki of Sakurazaka46 cast in her first leading role. The plot centers on Akane Ochiai, a high school student seeking revenge and the truth behind the sud

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