From Super Idol to Charismatic Mother of Her Generation! Minayo Watanabe Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a New Song Release Live!

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  • From Super Idol to Charismatic Mother of Her Generation! Minayo Watanabe Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a New Song Release Live!
  • Hamakura Teki Shoten Seisakusho Co., Ltd. announced that they will host Minayo Watanabe's 'New Song Release LIVE GOOD DAY!!' on July 5, 2026, at 'Za Grand Tokyo' on the 3rd floor of the food and entertainment complex 'Grand Hammer'. Celebrating her 40th solo debut anniversary, the event will feature 80s idol costumes, special menus, and original drinks. Ticket options range from Premium BOX seats to standing areas.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 20, 2026

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Hamakura Teki Shoten Seisakusho Co., Ltd. announced that they will host Minayo Watanabe's 'New Song Release LIVE GOOD DAY!!' on July 5, 2026, at 'Za Grand Tokyo' on the 3rd floor of the food and entertainment complex 'Grand Hammer'. Celebrating her 40th solo debut anniversary, the event will feature 80s idol costumes, special menus, and original drinks. Ticket options range from Premium BOX seats to standing areas.

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From Super Idol to Charismatic Mother of Her Generation! Minayo Watanabe Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a New Song Release Live! (May 20, 2026), PR Times
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May 20, 2026
Hamakura Teki Shoten Seisakusho Co., Ltd. announced that they will host Minayo Watanabe's 'New Song Release LIVE GOOD DAY!!' on July 5, 2026, at 'Za Grand Tokyo' on the 3rd floor of the food and entertainment complex 'Grand Hammer'. Celebrating her 40th solo debut anniversary, the event will feature 80s idol costumes, special menus, and original drinks. Ticket options range from Premium BOX seats to standing areas.
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Hamakura Teki Shoten Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yoshinori Hamakura, hereinafter referred to as 'the Company') will host 'Minayo Watanabe New Song Release LIVE GOOD DAY!!' on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 'Za Grand Tokyo' located on the 3rd floor of the food entertainment and leisure building, Grand Hammer.

Enjoy the live performance of Minayo Watanabe, who boasted unwavering popularity as a member of the iconic 80s super idol group 'Onyanko Club', often praised as an idol born to be an idol. After her solo debut, she broke Oricon records with numerous hit songs. Alongside the live show, attendees can enjoy a special limited-day menu and original drinks inspired by her songs.

You can also enjoy her cute and gorgeous idol costumes up close!

Celebrating her 40th anniversary of her solo debut this year, an anniversary live has been scheduled at Shibuya Stream Hall on September 26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun)! She will also release her highly anticipated new song and an anniversary CD.

At Grand Hammer, not only will her new song be debuted, but let's also hype up the fun times as if we took a time machine back to the 80s!

The performance will be held at 'Za Grand Tokyo' on the 3rd floor, an area where you can truly experience entertainment within 'Grand Hammer'. The stage and runway installed in the center are designed for multi-purpose use, including artists, illusionists, and martial arts. Unlike regular live houses or concert halls, it features a live production that you can experience up close. Furthermore, because the 3rd and 4th floors have an atrium structure, you can also enjoy your meal leisurely at the 'Grand Cafe Lounge' on the 4th floor while feeling the atmosphere of the live performance.

'Grand Hammer' is structured based on 5 area concepts (1. Yokocho/Alleyway, 2. Entertainment, 3. Hospitality, 4. Leisure & Relaxation, 5. Japanese Culture) to ensure everyone has a great time. It's a space where you can enjoy various activities like 'Eating, Watching, Playing, and Healing', so please take this opportunity to enjoy each area!

Event Overview
▶Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
[Part 1] Start 13:00 / [Part 2] Start 18:00

[Prices]
[Seat Types] (Tax included, all seats reserved)
◆ Premium BOX Seat A (1st row) ¥150,000 (Up to 5 people) *With benefits
◆ Premium BOX Seat B (2nd row) ¥90,000 (Up to 5 people)
◆ Premium BOX Seat D (3rd row) ¥80,000 (Up to 5 people)
◆ Premium Counter Seat ¥25,000
◆ Side Area ¥15,000
◆ Table Seat (In front of BAR) ¥7,000 *No food, 1 drink included
◆ 4F Grand Cafe Lounge / Counter Seat ¥11,000

*The prices for Premium BOX Seats A, B, and D are per BOX.
*Meals are included for all seats except the table seats in front of the BAR. All drinks, including original drinks, must be ordered separately.
*You may have to share a table with other customers in the Side Area and the table seats in front of the BAR.

[Ticket Sales]
◆ Fan Club Pre-sale: May 25 (Mon) 21:00-
◆ General Sale: May 30 (Sat) 21:00-

The atmosphere inside the venue during a live performance held in 2025. An oversized panel with an autograph is highly popular as a photo spot!

Minayo Watanabe Profile
Scouted by CBS Sony, she entered the entertainment industry. She took the world by storm as a member of 'Onyanko Club' (Member No. 29).
In July 1986, she made her solo debut with the single 'Hitomi ni Yakusoku'. She achieved 1st place on the Oricon chart for her first five consecutive singles, breaking Oricon records.
Currently celebrating her 40th anniversary, she is widely active as a business owner and producer, involving apparel, furniture, and interior design alongside her entertainment career.
Through SNS such as her blog, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and X, she has established charismatic popularity among her generation, receiving tremendous support from women as well.

Minayo Watanabe Official Website: http://minayo.net/

About 'Za Grand Tokyo / Grand Cafe Lounge'
3rd Floor 'Za Grand Tokyo'
An area where you can enjoy immersive entertainment shows that could not be experienced in ordinary restaurants until now. The appeal of 'Za Grand Tokyo' is that you can experience various live entertainment shows on a stage surrounded by a large LED vision placed in the center while enjoying meals and drinks.

FAQ

When is the event held?

It will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with Part 1 starting at 13:00 and Part 2 at 18:00.

How much is the most expensive seat?

The Premium BOX Seat A (1st row) costs 150,000 yen per box (up to 5 people).

When do ticket sales start?

Fan club pre-sales start on May 25 at 21:00, and general sales start on May 30 at 21:00.