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Confetti Magazine Release for February 2026

Long Run Planning Co., Ltd., located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has unveiled its February 2026 issue of the theater information magazine "Confetti" (Vol. 253), released on January 5, 2026. This magazine is distributed in over 1,500 locations, primarily in the metropolitan area, including theaters, shops, and train stations.

Since its inception in 2004, "Confetti" has served as a free publication featuring exclusive interviews with trending talents, special ticket offerings for readers, and unique columns. Each month, it covers a wide range of live entertainment, including theater, musicals, traditional arts, and concerts.

This month’s cover features the famous conductor Kachun Wong from the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, as well as Takaki Kato and Ryouko Tanaka from the new stage play "The Witch's Lies and the Heartbeats of the Moon." Kachun Wong has been the principal conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra since 2023 and is focused on pioneering new expressions while honoring the orchestra’s tradition as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this June. The stage play is Kato's directorial debut, having produced numerous works under Office ENDLESS, which Tanaka, a frequent collaborator, also supports enthusiastically. The two discuss their aspirations for this production.

Additionally, the issue includes exclusive interviews, stunning original photographs, and special giveaways. Readers are encouraged to grab the latest issue of "Confetti" at their nearby theaters, shops, or train stations.

Featured Interviews for This Month:

• - Takaki Kato & Ryouko Tanaka

Stage Play: "The Witch's Lies and the Heartbeats of the Moon"

• - Ryuji Sato

Stage Play: "Private Detective Hama Mike -Trap-"

• - Diamond Yukai

Rock Musical: "Shin Shadow Brown & Black Pirates' Adventure Part II"

• - Manaka Inaba

Stage Play: "Kemono Friends" Japari Live! ~New Year’s Party for the Beasties~

• - Kiyoshi Hikawa

Special Performance by Kiyoshi Hikawa

• - Hisahiro Ogura & Kato Toranosuke

"Waiting for Godot" & "Waiting for Waiting for Godot"

• - Mizuki Umezu & Kuniko Kodama

Hochikisu Theater's 52nd Performance "Baby Bluff"

• - Atsushi Arai & Ayaki Murayama

Tsuka Kohei’s 17th Anniversary Special Performance "Atami Murder Incident: Last Message"

• - Ryosuke Yamamoto & Ryo Hirano

Litera Theater Vol.1: "Someone One" & "Recovering Humans"

• - Dae-gi Shin, Keina Den, & Akihiko Matsuda

Deep Sea Light Kohei Festival: "For My Father Who Couldn’t Die in the War" & "Atami Murder Incident: Prostitution Investigation Officer"

• - Kaishi Yamaguchi, Momoka Ito, & Azuki

Team Key Chain’s 21st Performance "The Thorny Path"

• - Yukie Iwaki, Nana Takahashi, Sumiko Tateyama & Nanami Nagano

Yukie Iwaki’s 40th Anniversary Dance Gala "Ballet Gala 2026"

• - Kachun Wong

Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra: 261st Theatre Series & 779th Tokyo Regular Concert

• - Yuki Kaiyama & Kazuhiko Nishijima

"Amour & Legende Kaiyama Yuki Concert"

About Confetti Theater Magazine

"Confetti" is a free publication that first launched in 2004, distributed on the first Monday of every month. It has a circulation of 50,000 copies of the main magazine and 30,000 copies of the smaller edition, along with digital editions totaling 20,000 downloads and 110,000 website sessions. The magazine is a full-color, A4 format with 56 pages and is available in over 1,500 venues including theaters, shops, and various public areas.

For more details regarding past issues, please visit Confetti Magazine’s Archive.