Arashi Plans Final Tour in 2026 Before Saying Goodbye

After years of silence, iconic J-pop group Arashi has finally broken the news fans have long feared: their upcoming 2026 concert tour will be their last as a group.

The five-member band, which first took a break in 2020, shared the announcement through their official social media pages. Rather than jumping straight back into the spotlight, the members have been quietly meeting over the past year and a half, weighing their next steps carefully.

During these conversations, it became clear that returning just to disappear again wouldn’t feel right. Life has moved on for each member. Their personal situations have changed, and so has the world around them. Still, the desire to connect with fans one last time was strong, especially after the pandemic robbed them of a proper goodbye.

So they made a plan: come together for one final tour, say thank you to their fans face-to-face, and then bring the Arashi era to a close.

This reunion is especially meaningful because it’s not just about the music, but the bond they’ve built with their supporters over the years. With heartfelt words, the group asked everyone to look forward to the tour and promised to give their all in this final stretch.

Arashi first debuted in 1999 under the legendary Johnny & Associates and quickly became a household name in Japan. With a string of chart-toppers like Monster, Happiness, and Sakura Sake, they helped shape the modern idol scene and inspired countless artists.

As they prepare for their last curtain call, fans around the world are bracing themselves for a bittersweet goodbye to one of Japan’s most legendary groups.

(via ARASHI)