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Experience the Magic of Chanson with Mika Shinno

On the night of November 15, 2025, renowned enka singer Mika Shinno will grace the stage for her first chanson concert at Sogetsu Hall in Akasaka, Tokyo. The visionary behind this enthralling event is painter Mitsuhiko Sasao, and the concert promises an unforgettable experience anchored by a talented ensemble of musicians and seasoned professionals from the industry.

As this marks both Mika Shinno's and the organizing company Hobonichi Inc.'s inaugural foray into the world of chanson, great care is being taken to craft a memorable event that not only showcases the genre but also introduces it to a wider audience. Chanson is a style of music characterized by its emotive lyrics and melodies, primarily sung in French. By learning from established professionals, Mika and the team will work together to deliver a remarkable musical journey.

Fans of chanson as well as those new to the genre are encouraged to attend this concert, promising a night filled with joy and excitement that will leave everyone smiling. For further engagement, the concert will also be streamed online from November 22nd to November 28th, allowing fans who cannot physically attend the chance to partake in this cultural experience.

Concert Details

• - Date & Time (Live): Saturday, November 15, 2025; Doors open at 17:00, Concert starts at 18:00
• - Venue: Sogetsu Hall, 7-2-21 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo 107-8505
• - Ticket Pricing:

- A Seats: ¥7,700
- B Seats: ¥6,600
(All seats reserved, tax included, with a mini booklet provided on-site.)
- Note: Admission is restricted for preschool-age children.

• - Online Streaming Details:
• - Stream Dates: Start from November 22, 2025, 00:00 to November 28, 2025, 23:59
• - Online Ticket Pricing: ¥3,960 (Tax included, with a digital booklet.)

- Tickets for the streaming can be purchased until 21:00 on November 28, 2025.
- The streaming video might differ slightly from the live concert.
- Available viewing is limited to Japan only.

• - Tickets are currently available for purchase via ePlus, starting from August 15, 2025.

Additional Resources

For those interested, a production diary chronicling the journey of creating this concert and exploring the reasons behind the choice of chanson music is available at Hobonichi's Production Diary. There, you can follow along as the concert comes to life.

About Mika Shinno

Born in 1977, Mika Shinno first gained attention by participating in TV Tokyo’s “East-West Children’s Singing Impersonation Contest,” leading to her debut in 1984 with the hit “Kamome Omae nara.” Her subsequent release “Otoko-bune” sold over 700,000 copies, ultimately leading to her first appearance at the prestigious NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 1987. In 1999, she made history as the first Japanese solo artist to debut in South Korea and has since participated in educational programs and collaborated with Grammy-winning artists and across various genres around the world.

Join us for this milestone event as we celebrate Mika Shinno's journey into the enchanting world of chanson!