Largest Japanese Music Event in U.S. Coming to Rose Bowl in May

Zipangu festival to feature top Japanese artists like Ado, Atarashii Gakko!, and Chanmina at Pasadena venue.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:23pm

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The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California will host Zipangu, a new Japanese music festival presented by Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine, on Saturday, May 16. The one-day event aims to be the largest Japanese music event in the U.S., bringing together some of Japan's most celebrated artists including Ado, Atarashii Gakko!, Chanmina, Hana, MAN WITH A MISSION, Yuki Chiba, and 10-Feet.

Why it matters

The Zipangu festival represents a growing interest and appreciation for Japanese music and culture in the United States. Many of the featured artists have already built significant fan bases among American audiences, and this event provides a platform to further introduce their unique blend of J-Pop, anime, manga, and digital influences to a wider U.S. audience.

The details

Zipangu will take place at the Brookside Golf Course at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium. The festival will showcase the cutting edge of Japan's genre-blurring, visually bold, and creatively fearless music scene. Several of the artists, including Ado and Atarashii Gakko!, have previously performed for U.S. audiences, while others like Chanmina and Hana are increasing their presence with American fans.

  • Zipangu will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • Ado recently concluded her second U.S. tour in 2024, after her first in the same year.

The players

Zipangu

A new Japanese music event presented by Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine, aiming to be the largest Japanese music event in the U.S.

Ado

A chart-topping Japanese singer who rarely performs and whose face has never been revealed, she will headline the Zipangu festival.

Atarashii Gakko!

A Japanese music group that first performed for U.S. audiences in 2021 and has appeared at Coachella and on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Chanmina

A Japanese rapper who has been increasing her presence with U.S. fans.

Hana

A Japanese girl group that has also been growing its fanbase in the U.S.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Zipangu festival are available now at axs.com.

The takeaway

The Zipangu festival represents a significant milestone in the growing appreciation and exposure of Japanese music and culture in the United States, providing a platform for some of Japan's most innovative and acclaimed artists to perform for American audiences.