After more than five years of silence, Japan's biggest idol group is about to take the stage one last time. Arashi, a five-member group that defined an era of Japanese pop culture, has officially confirmed a livestream of their final concert on May 31, 2026. For the many fans who couldn't get tickets, this is a chance to witness history from anywhere in the world.

What Is "We are ARASHI"?

Arashi went on hiatus at the end of 2020, leaving behind a legacy of hit songs, record-breaking tours, and one of Japan's largest fan clubs. In May 2025, the five members, Satoshi Ohno, Sho Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Jun Matsumoto, announced they would reunite for one final tour before formally ending their group activities.

The result is "ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2026 'We are ARASHI'," a 15-show dome tour spanning five major cities across Japan: Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka. The tour launched on March 13 at Sapporo's Premist Dome and will culminate on May 31 at Tokyo Dome, Arashi's very last performance as a group.

With approximately 700,000 seats across all shows, ticket competition was fierce.

Livestream Details

On April 8, the livestream was officially announced through FAMILY CLUB online (the streaming platform operated by STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, formerly known as Johnny & Associates).

Here's what we know:

  • Date & Time: May 31, 2026, doors at 6:00 PM JST
  • Pre-show content: Special footage streaming from 3:00 PM JST for ticket holders
  • Catch-up viewing: Available until June 15, 11:59 PM JST
  • Platform: FAMILY CLUB online

Ticket Pricing

Streaming tickets are available in three tiers:

  • Arashi Fan Club members: ¥3,900 (~$26), on sale April 10
  • STARTO Family Club members: ¥4,500 (~$30), on sale April 17
  • General public: ¥6,000 (~$40), on sale April 30

All tickets can be purchased until June 15 at 10:00 PM JST. Arashi fan club members who purchase a ticket will receive a commemorative "We are ARASHI" silver streamer tape, a tradition at Japanese concerts where metallic confetti tapes are shot into the audience and treasured as souvenirs.

Can International Fans Watch?

This is the big question for Arashi's massive overseas following. The group has always had an exceptionally strong international fanbase, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. In countries like China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, Arashi maintained passionate fan communities even during the five-year hiatus.

Previous livestream events, such as the 2020 "Arafes" concert held at the National Stadium, did accommodate overseas viewers. There are strong indications that this final livestream will also be available internationally, though specific regional availability and payment method restrictions have not yet been confirmed. Fans outside Japan should check the FAMILY CLUB online website for international support information.

Arashi's Place in the Global J-Pop Landscape

For readers unfamiliar with Arashi's significance: imagine a boy band that maintained peak popularity for over two decades, became synonymous with Japanese pop culture alongside anime and manga, and built one of the largest fan clubs in Japanese entertainment history.

Under the former Johnny & Associates agency (now STARTO ENTERTAINMENT following a major restructuring), Arashi stood out for their genuine warmth, variety show charisma, and music that spanned upbeat anthems to emotional ballads. Their 2020 hiatus announcement sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with their final year generating massive cultural events including the "Arafes" online concert.

In March 2026, Arashi released what may be their final single, "Five," whose lyrics echo their 1999 debut song "A・RA・SHI", a connection that moved fans to describe it as resolving a story arc 26 years in the making.

Watch Out for Scam Sites

Since the tour began, fake livestream links have been circulating on social media. STARTO ENTERTAINMENT and the CEO of Arashi Inc. have issued public warnings about fraudulent sites that mimic the official platform to steal credit card information. Always purchase streaming tickets exclusively through the official FAMILY CLUB online site.

The Final Chapter

After approximately 26 and a half years, Arashi will close the book on one of J-pop's most remarkable careers. Whether you're watching from Tokyo Dome or from your living room halfway around the world, May 31 marks the end of an era.

In your country, how do people feel when a beloved national group performs for the very last time? Is there a farewell concert that left a deep impression on your culture? We'd love to hear your stories.

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