Hikaru Utada's First Tour in Six Years Kicked Off in Fukuoka

HIKARU UTADA'S FIRST TOUR IN SIX YEARS KICKED OFF IN FUKUOKA

TOKYO, JAPAN – July 16, 2024 – Celebrating their 25th anniversary last year, Hikaru Utada released their first best-of album, "SCIENCE FICTION," this past April. On July 13th, they launched their much-anticipated nationwide tour, "HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024," marking the J-pop superstar's return to the stage after six years away. The opening performance took place at Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The event drew a sold-out crowd of approximately 10,000 fans, brimming with excitement and anticipation. Long lines formed for tour merchandise hours before the show started, underscoring the high demand for this tour. Utada's setlist featured 22 songs, including their re-recording of smash hit "traveling,” and newest song "Electricity." This selection offered fans a rich journey through Utada's illustrious 25-year career while reminding the crowd that they remain focused on pushing forward with fresh musical ideas.

During the show, Utada addressed the audience, saying, "I was naturally nervous leading up to the first day, but I've worked hard with the tour members to put on a great show, so I'm delighted to be here today."

The "HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024" will continue across Japan, with performances in Nagoya, Saitama, Sendai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Additionally, the tour will feature their first solo performances in , with stops in Taipei and Hong Kong.

For further details on the tour, please visit the official website: [https://live.hikaruutada-tour-official.com/](https://live.hikaruutada-tour-official.com/)

DATES

HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024

Marine Messe Fukuoka
SAT 13 JUL 2024 – 17:00 (Doors Open: 15:30)
SUN 14 JUL 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 14:30)

Aichi Sky Expo, Hall A
FRI 19 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
SAT 20 JUL 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)

Saitama Super Arena
WED 24 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
THU 25 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)

Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Miyagi)
TUE 30 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
WED 31 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)

Yoyogi National Stadium, 1st Gymnasium (Tokyo)
SAT 3 AUG 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)
SUN 4 AUG 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)

Taipei Arena (Taiwan)
SAT 10 AUG 2024 – 17:00 (Doors Open: 15:30)
SUN 11 AUG 2024 – 17:00 (Doors Open: 15:30)

AsiaWorld-Arena (Hong Kong)
SAT 17 AUG 2024 – 20:00 (Doors Open: 18:30)
SUN 18 AUG 2024 – 20:00 (Doors Open: 18:30)

Osaka-Jo Hall
TUE 27 AUG 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
WED 28 AUG 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)

K-Arena Yokohama
SAT 31 AUG 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)
SUN 1 SEP 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)

Tour Information
HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024 Official Website: https://live.hikaruutada-tour-official.com/en

About Hikaru Utada
Since their debut on 9 December 1998, Hikaru Utada has achieved numerous remarkable milestones in their career. Their debut single “Automatic/time will tell” sold over two million copies, propelling them to become one of Japan's top artists at the young age of 15. Just a few months later, their first album First Love shattered Japanese CD sales records that still stand unbroken today. In 2022, their eighth album BAD MODE garnered high praise both domestically and internationally, and was crowned as the best album of the year by the internationally renowned music media, Pitchfork. The Netflix series “First Love,” inspired by Utada's eponymous single, achieved tremendous success in Japan and across Asia. On 9 December 2023, they celebrated their 25th anniversary since their major debut in fantastical style, announcing the much-anticipated release of their inaugural greatest hits album SCIENCE FICTION, slated for 2024, as well as a nationwide tour HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024.

Hikaru Utada Official Website: https://www.utadahikaru.jp