The album, to be released in five installments, was recorded last year during the group's show at the De Camino a Latinoamérica festival in Tokyo.
Hitomitoi will celebrate the release of the new album with shows at Billboard Live Osaka and Tokyo, on June 30 and July 3, respectively.
The concert is put on by Japan’s Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA).
Looking to emulate South Korea’s K-pop juggernaut, the island nation’s music industry is banding together to take its pop music global.
Japanese entertainment company Avex is making a major move to increase its presence in the U.S.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's “Lilac” stays at No. 2.
In an interview with Billboard JAPAN, he discussed the background behind this solo debut.
For TOMOO, creating “Contrast” was an experience that took her back to her youth.
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Billboard Japan spoke with Kobayashi, who shared her current mindset as she continues to advance her career while enjoying major changes in her life.
