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Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: A DECADE AND A HALF OF REIGNITING EXTREME FEAR
Universal Studios Japan is currently holding the autumn event 'Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!'.
体験レポ：ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～DISCOVER U!!!～
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、秋のイベント「ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～Discover U!!!～」を開催中。パーク開業25周年の秋は、ハロウィーン・ホラー・ナイトが15周年を迎える。すべてが異常値に
Interview: BE:FIRST Takes Their Sound Global With WATCH ME
“WATCH ME” says a lot about where BE:FIRST is right now.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
STARTO's timelesz Drops Sophomore Album 'MOMENTUM' Alongside New Single 'Kienai Hanabi' Worldwide
Japanese boy band timelesz has released their sophomore studio album MOMENTUM for global streaming and download on major platforms including YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL to Launch Asian Tour at Tokyu Theatre Orb
MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will begin its International Asian Tour in Tokyo, marking the four-time Tony Award-winning production's premiere in Japan.
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ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026 at Universal Studios Japan: Explosive Show and Character Bonds
Universal Studios Japan has kicked off its annual summer event, 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026.
USJ体験レポ：ルフィたちに会える夏！『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』開幕
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンで、夏恒例の『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』がスタートした。『ワンピース』の世界をパークで体感できる期間限定イベントで、ライブ・エンターテイメント・ショー『ワンピー�
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Listen: TESLA: THE MUSICAL Shares First Listen of 'ILLUSION' Ahead of Japan Debut
HoriPro released a first-listen video for ILLUSION, a song from TESLA: THE MUSICAL featuring Louis Maskell and Georgina Onuorah, ahead of the show's world premiere in Japan.
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Drops Trailer For Japan 2027 Return
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced plans for a new Japan production in summer 2027, moving from the Imperial Theater to the Ariake venue in Tokyo.
Review: Mrs. GREEN APPLE Concludes “ZENJIN MITO TO IM/MUTABLE” at Japan National Stadium
Three-piece band Mrs.
Discover J-Pop's Next Generation: Tadayoshi Ohkura's Junior Mentor Docuseries 'POTENTIAL' Now Streaming Worldwide
Japanese boy band SUPER EIGHT's Tadayoshi Ohkura offers viewers an all-access backstage pass to his production process as he channels 22 years of performing experience into mentoring over 150 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Juniors in the all-new original docuseries POTENTIAL 'Tadayoshi Ohkura,' now available
オーラスレポート：Mrs. GREEN APPLEゼンジン未到とイ/ミュータブル 〜間奏編〜
大森元貴（Vo/Gt）、若井滉斗（Gt）、藤澤涼架（Key）からなる3人組バンド、Mrs.
Ae! Group's Yoshinori Masakado Stars in 'Chat Boy' Drama
Ae! group's Yoshinori Masakado leads STARTO's new short drama 'Chat Boy,' co-starring Travis Japan's Noel Kawashima, streaming on YouTube from August 1, 2026.
Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN – UNIVERSAL COOL SUMMER: DISCOVER U!!!
Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its summer event, “Universal Cool Summer – Discover U!!!”.
USJ体験レポ：ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～DISCOVER U!!!～
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、開業25周年を記念した夏季イベント「ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～Discover U!!!～」を開催する。2026年の夏は、大人も子どもも昼から夜まで思いきり楽しめるよう�
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Video: YOASOBI Unveil OVERWATCH-Themed 'Orion' Music Video
J-pop duo YOASOBI has unveiled the official video for the new song, “Orion.
Review: AVANTGARDEY TOUR 2026
avantgardey: A dance team produced by akane(Read: Interview: Producer akane Makes AGT Finalist, avantgardey Go Viral), the choreographer behind “Bubbly Dance,” consisting of 16 members.
公演レポート：AVANTGARDEY TOUR 2026
アバンギャルディ：バブリーダンスの振付師、akane（参照：独占インタビュー：世界中で大バズり'アバンギャルディ'プロデューサーakane）プロデュースによる16名で結成されたダンスチーム。2022年に発足、2023年にはアメリ�
WEST.’S TOMOHIRO KAMIYAMA LAUNCHES SOLO PROJECT WITH 1ST DIGITAL SINGLE 'G.O.D.'
Japanese boy band member Tomohiro Kamiyama of WEST.
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES MULTILINGUAL GLOBAL PORTAL 'STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES'
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Japan's premier entertainment agency, has officially launched 'STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES,' a completely free subscription-based infotainment portal dedicated to its international fanbase.
Photos: MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT Holds World Premiere in Japan
My Hero Academia in Concert held its world premiere on May 30 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan.
