YOASOBI Spots in Japan

YOASOBI is a Japanese music duo formed in 2019, consisting of Ayase (composer/producer) and ikura (Lilas Ikuta) (vocalist). Their unique concept is “turning novels into music.” They create songs based on short stories published online, blending literature and pop music into an emotional and cinematic sound.

Their debut song “Yoru ni Kakeru” (Racing into the Night), inspired by the short story “Thanatos no Yūwaku” (The Temptation of Thanatos) by Mayo Hoshino, became a viral sensation on YouTube and social media. It topped streaming charts with hundreds of millions of plays, establishing YOASOBI as a leading act in modern J-pop.

Following hits like “Gunjō”, “Harujion”, and “Idol” (the theme song for the anime Oshi no Ko), YOASOBI gained global recognition—“Idol” even ranked high on the Billboard Global charts.

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Tokyo International Forum

The Kadokawa Musashino Museum

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The Kadokawa Musashino Museum, located in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, is a cultural complex where literature, art, architecture, and media merge. It has become known as a “holy place” for fans of YOASOBI.

Operated by the publisher KADOKAWA, the museum is the centerpiece of Tokorozawa Sakura Town. Its signature feature, the “Bookshelf Theater,” is a breathtaking hall lined with towering shelves of books.
YOASOBI has strong ties with KADOKAWA’s novel submission site monogatary.com, where the stories that inspired hits like “Yoru ni Kakeru” and “Gunjō” originated.

Because of this connection, the Kadokawa Musashino Museum is often regarded as the birthplace of YOASOBI’s creative world. The museum has hosted special exhibitions and events related to the duo, allowing visitors to experience their music and stories in a tangible way.

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Tokyo International Forum’s Hall A and other venues are also used for music concerts, and YOASOBI has held live performances there.
It was used as the venue for the 2021 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, where YOASOBI also appeared. (Wikipedia)
For YOASOBI fans, it is recognized as a “memorable concert venue” or a “place they would like to visit someday.”

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Translation by ChatGPT.