Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Maki Otsuki's Shanghai Concert Halted Amid Japan-China Tensions
Maki Otsuki, a famous Japanese singer known for the 'One Piece' theme song, had to stop her concert in Shanghai suddenly.
This happened because of a big disagreement between Japan and China about Taiwan.
The whole music festival, called Bandai Namco Festival 2025, was canceled.
Other artists like Momoiro Clover Z, Ayumi Hamasaki, and Hiromi Uehara also had their shows canceled.
The Japanese prime minister said something that made China very upset, leading to these cancellations.
Many people think music should bring people together, but sometimes politics gets in the way.
Maki Otsuki's concert in Shanghai was abruptly halted due to diplomatic tensions between Japan and China.
The Bandai Namco Festival 2025, where Otsuki was performing, was completely canceled.
Other artists, including Momoiro Clover Z, Ayumi Hamasaki, and Hiromi Uehara, also had their performances canceled.
The tensions stem from remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
China reacted strongly to Takaichi's remarks, advising citizens against travel to Japan.
- Who
- Japanese singer Maki Otsuki and other artists
- What
- Cancellation of performances at the Bandai Namco Festival 2025 in Shanghai
- When
- Starting Friday, with the event scheduled through Sunday
- Where
- Shanghai, China
- Why
- Due to diplomatic tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan
- Artist
- Maki Otsuki
- Event
- Bandai Namco Festival 2025
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Date
- Friday, [specific date not mentioned]
- Reason for Cancellation
- Diplomatic tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan
- Other Affected Artists
- Momoiro Clover Z, Ayumi Hamasaki, Hiromi Uehara