Typhoon 25 has forced some idol events to be canceled or postponed, while WHIB will proceed as planned and ROCK IN JAPAN was canceled.
September/21/2026 12:21
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 25, some idol events have been canceled or postponed. &TEAM announced today (the 21st) that some of the events scheduled to be held at Tokyo Garden Theater will be held or postponed in part. "&TEAM SHOWCASE 'Mark on Me'", "&TEAM SHOWCASE 'Mark on Me' ~LUNÉ MEMBERSHIP ONLY~", and the "&TEAM SHOWCASE 'Mark on Me'" showcase venue high-touch event. In addition, to fans who are coming to the venue today, they said, "After checking the latest weather information and transportation information, please do not push yourselves, and we ask that you make your decision regarding coming to the venue with your own safety as the top priority. Regarding "&TEAM SHOWCASE 'Mark on Me' ~LUNÉ MEMBERSHIP ONLY~", there will also be a free live stream. If you are in a situation where you have even the slightest concern about safety, please do not come to the venue, and we would be grateful if you could participate in the event online." Furthermore, they informed fans who could not come due to bad weather or the effects on transportation that they are considering some kind of response and plan to contact them by email. AEN, which had been scheduled to hold an offline event commemorating the release of its 1st EP "A NEW ERA OF NOW" today at TFT Hall 500, announced the cancellation and postponement of the event. They said, "Taking into account the weather conditions and transportation operation conditions due to the influence of Typhoon No. 25, and after giving top priority to the safety of everyone attending, the performers, and the staff, we have decided to cancel today's event and postpone it." They said that the date and details of the rescheduled event will be announced on the official website and official SNS as soon as they are decided. WHIB will hold its release event for its 2nd mini-album "CHERRY PIE" today at Tower Records Shibuya as scheduled. Previously, it had been announced that due to the influence of Typhoon No. 25, there was a possibility that it would be postponed or canceled, but today it was announced that it would be held as scheduled. In addition, the large Japanese festival "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026" also announced the cancellation of today's performance. INI, Ado, Momoiro Clover Z, MAZZEL, and ano were scheduled to appear.
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