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From reality-show underdogs to one of Japan's most talked-about new acts, Hana's first year has already included chart-topping hits, opening a first-of-its-kind music festival and a nationwide tour. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/05/28/music/hana-zipangu-j-pop/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #musicfestivals #usjapanrelations #us #losangeles #california

Girl group Hana channels positivity into every performance

Before joining Hana, the group's members were told 'no' by the entertainment industry. Now they're part of one of Japan's most talked-about new acts.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times 4d ago

From punk rock to ambient hip-hop to neo-idol pop, California music festival Zipangu made a case for Japanese music's global appeal beyond one sound — or one fandom. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/05/28/music/j-pop-festival-zipangu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #ado #musicfestivals #usjapanrelations #us #losangeles #california

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

The Japan Times

kiq / キク May 18

“「HANAファンの娘のために家族で6時間運転して開演1時間前にコンサート会場に着いてたのに、会場入れたときにはHANA終わってた」LAで行われた音楽イベントの運営が問題視される” (70 users) https://togetter.com/li/2698425 #zipangu

「HANAファンの娘のために家族で6時間運転して開演1時間前にコンサート会場に着いてたのに、会場入れたときにはHANA終わってた」LAで行われた音楽イベントの運営が問題視される

LAで行われたJapanese Music Event『Zipangu』に出演したHANA 2026.05.16 "Zipangu" JAPANESE MUSIC EVENT 2026 Our very first performance in LA! Thank you for all the love. Hope we can see you again very soon! "ZIPANGU" JAPANESE MUSIC EVENT 2026 Playlist #HANA

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The Japan Times Feb 26

What is Zipangu? A Japanese talent agency is taking its global ambitions to Los Angeles with a new festival this May. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/26/music/zipangu-music-festival-los-angeles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #zipangu #jpop #ado #musicfestivals