Stage on the 28th
Friendship Supporter
PIKOTARO
PIKOTARO
Profile
In 2016, the video for “PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)” was picked up by artists and global media outlets including Justin Bieber, CNN, and the BBC, sparking a worldwide phenomenon.
He became the first Japanese artist in 26 years to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and the song was recognised by Guinness World Records as the “shortest song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.”
In 2017, he also attended the state banquet during President Trump’s visit to Japan and was appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an official ambassador for the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Guest Act
DJ Celly & Ageha Bijo
DJ Celly / BON-DANCE
Profile
In a project combining Bon Odori and DJing, a video of Bon Jovi's Livin'On A Prayer was widely circulated on social media under the title #盆ジョヴィ (Bon Jovi) and became a major topic. At Tokyo Olympic 2020, he was selected as a competitive DJ and has appeared at numerous events including luxury brands, hotels, and disco events. A DJ who can perform with versatility.
Ageha Bijo / BON-DANCE
Profile
He began learning traditional Japanese folk dance (min'yo buyo) at the age of six under his mother, Chieka (then a professor of the Ishikawa-ryu school). In high school, he took up theater and later expanded his career across multiple media, including commercials and television appearances. He graduated from the Nihon University College of Art and presides over cultural groups such as Ageha-kai and Saion-kai. Deeply moved by the beauty of the Gujo Odori while researching it for his university graduation thesis, he has since been actively engaged in promoting Bon Odori. As executive committee chairman of the Nakano Ekimae Grand Bon Odori Festival—widely known for its "Bon Jovi" Bon Odori performance—he has collaborated with various artists, including DJ KOO. He won the Yellow Banner Competition (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award) at the 2021 National Folk Song and Folk Dance Championships, and performed in and assisted with the choreography/staging of "Tokyo Ondo" at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.
Guest Speaker
Naoko Yamazaki
Naoko Yamazaki / Astronaut
Profile
Yamazaki was selected as an astronaut candidate by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 1999 and flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-131 mission to the International Space Station in 2010.
Following her retirement from JAXA in 2011, she served on Japan’s National Space Policy Committee (2012–2022). She co-founded Space Port Japan Association in 2018 and serves as its Representative Director. She is also a Council Member of The Earthshot Prize to protect our home planet, President of Young Astronaut Club Japan, and, since 2025, General Manager of Vast Japan. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
Guest Speaker
Kiyou Shimizu
Kiyou Shimizu / Karate Kata, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medalist
Profile
She represented Japan at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, winning a historic silver medal in women’s karate kata. With two consecutive World Championship titles, three consecutive Asian Games titles, and seven consecutive All-Japan Championship titles, she has been a leading figure in karate worldwide.
A graduate of Kansai University, she currently works at Miki House, drawing on her competitive experience through talks and events to promote physical health and mental well-being.
Stage on the 29th
Headliner
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Profile
In August 2011, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu made her major debut with the mini-album “Moshi Moshi Harajuku”, produced by Yasutaka Nakata. Since 2013, she has successfully completed five world tours.
In 2020, she was selected by Lady Gaga as one of the powerful women around the world for the “Women of Choice” playlist, curated in celebration of International Women’s Day. Her creativity and self-expression, unbound by societal norms, have drawn attention both in Japan and abroad.
In April 2022, she performed at Coachella, one of the world’s largest music festivals, headlining the GOBI Stage for two consecutive weekends. The live performances were streamed on YouTube, captivating audiences worldwide.
Later that year, in November, she also shared the stage with Katy Perry at the TRUE COLORS FESTIVAL – the Festival of Super Diversity.
In 2023, she embarked on another world tour, performing across seven cities in Europe and the United States.
Continuing to challenge the limits of free expression, she stands as a true icon of HARAJUKU and Japanese Pop.
Guest Act
Kano Nojima
Kano Nojima
Profile
Honing her vocal talents in a choir from age seven, Kano Nojima performed with SKE48 for six years and won the inaugural AKB48 Group Vocal Competition. She officially launched her solo career in April 2025, with her debut single "One" selected as the official Nadeshiko League theme song. Her social media cover videos of Showa-era classics have surpassed 5 million views. Preparing for her largest nationwide tour to date—spanning 7 performances across 4 cities—this November, she is rapidly gaining recognition as a standout next-generation diva.