A special event for idol fans opened on July 2 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Fans call this "oshikatsu" -- activities to show love ･･･

Over 100 booths showed off the latest in acrylic stands, binoculars and cheering items such as glow sticks and flags at the second Oshikatsu — Merch Expo.

With idol music being built on themes of hope and dreams, though, Idol Kyoshitsu New’s way of handling the situation doesn’t feel out of line. Source: Twitter/@idolclass_new via Jin. Read more stories from SoraNews24.-- Japanese idol placed in safe house after rape threat, official website still lists bust size

BTS' Jin has been captivating fans with his stunning performances during his solo tour, titled ‘RUNSEOKJIN EP. TOUR.’ The “Running Wild” idol’s tour kickstarted on June 28, 2025.

The 45-year-old director said he was inspired by a news report about a Japanese "idol", as the starlets are known, who was sued by her management agency after breaking a "no dating" clause.

Osaka’s self-proclaimed oldest idol group, Obachaaan, released its first new song in six years this spring. With the average age of the members being over 70 years old, the group’s name is a nod to the Japanese word for an older woman. The group originally formed 12 years ago, releasing its…

For those who don’t understand the importance of this, in Japan, idol groups are basically the most popular kind of bands. Whether they are singular people or groups, they are beloved by many ...