Zipangu Makes History At Brookside At The Rose Bowl With Landmark Celebration Of Japanese Music And Culture

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, Yuki Chiba & More Deliver Unforgettable Performances at the Largest Japanese Music Event Ever Held on U.S. Soil

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(May 20, 2026) - Zipangu made a triumphant debut at Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, May 16, delivering a groundbreaking celebration of Japanese music, culture, and creative expression. The event drew tens of thousands of fans from across the country, becoming the largest Japanese music event ever staged in the United States.

Presented by Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine, the event transformed Brookside at the Rose Bowl into an immersive showcase of Japan's contemporary music scene and vibrant cultural identity, featuring full-length performances from some of the most influential and internationally celebrated Japanese artists of today.

"Zipangu represents a major milestone for the global expansion of Japanese music," stated Goldenvoice Regional Festivals VP Ellen Lu. "Together with Cloud Nine we set out to create an event that authentically celebrated Japan's incredible artistic talent and cultural influence, and the response from fans was nothing short of historic."

Headliner Ado captivated the crowd with a powerful 60-minute performance that showcased her commanding vocals, theatrical artistry, and genre-defying sound, sending waves of excitement throughout the venue and delivering one of the night's most anticipated sets. ATARASHII GAKKO! brought their signature high-energy spectacle and infectious charisma, while CHANMINA, HANA, MAN WITH A MISSION, Yuki Chiba, and 10-FEET each delivered unforgettable performances that highlighted the diversity, creativity, and genre-defying spirit of modern Japanese music.

From the opening performance to the final encore, fans packed the festival grounds and created an electric atmosphere that reflected the growing global demand for Japanese artists and culture. Attendees also immersed themselves in Zipangu's curated Yokocho food and beverage experience, inspired by Tokyo's iconic alleyway dining districts, alongside additional cultural activations that celebrated Japanese street culture, fashion, and artistry.

The historic event further cemented Japanese music's expanding global reach while creating a new cultural bridge between Japan and U.S. audiences. With overwhelmingly positive fan response, social media buzz, and standout performances throughout the day, Zipangu established itself as a defining moment for Japanese live music internationally.

ABOUT CLOUD NINE

"Expanding life choices that one could never create alone."

Founded in 2019, Cloud Nine Inc. produces and manages a wide range of talent across the entertainment industry, including artists such as Ado, shallm, and Yurina Hirate, as well as composers, illustrators, and engineers.

Its business spans live production, music creation, educational programs, and digital platforms. Within just 1 year and 9 months of its establishment, an original song by a Cloud Nine artist reached No.1 on Japan's domestic charts. In 3.5 years, Cloud Nine achieved a historic milestone as the first Japanese song to reach No.1 on the Apple Music Global Chart.

ABOUT THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM

(MANAGING ENTITY: BROOKSIDE AT THE ROSE BOWL & BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE AT THE ROSE BOWL)

The Rose Bowl Stadium - which owns and operates Zipangu venue Brookside Golf Course at the Rose Bowl - is a National Historic Landmark built in 1922 and known throughout the world with its world-class reputation for hosting the 1932 Olympic Track Cycling event, five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer matches, the 1994 Men's World Cup, the 1999 Women's World Cup, four BCS National College Football Championship Games, and the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal and Semifinal Game. In 2028, the iconic venue will host the Olympic Games for a third time. The Rose Bowl is also known globally for hosting the annual Rose Bowl Game®, UCLA Football, international and Premier League soccer matches, and the World's Largest Flea Market.

The Rose Bowl Stadium is one of the world's greatest concert and festival venues, hosting world-class concerts including Coldplay, Karol G, the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Jay-Z, and Kenny Chesney. Since 2016, Brookside Golf Course at the Rose Bowl has become a premier music festival venue hosting numerous annual events attracting hundreds of thousands of guests through the years.

ABOUT GOLDENVOICE

Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival, operates major Los Angeles and Bay Area venues including the Fonda Theatre, The Roxy Theatre, El Rey Theatre, The Novo, the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, The Regency Ballroom, and The Warfield. Goldenvoice also holds exclusive booking deals at Brookside at The Rose Bowl, Santa Barbara Bowl, Mountain Winery, Great American Music Hall, and Frost Amphitheatre, and has produced large-scale events such as Desert Trip, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Day N Vegas, Porter Robinson's Second Sky Festival, and Just Like Heaven. Since its beginnings as an independent punk promoter in the early 1980s, Goldenvoice has grown into one of the most influential promoters in North America, now producing over 1,600 concerts annually across the U.S. and Canada. More information can be found at G oldenvoice.com.

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