Toshinobu Kubota's 40th Anniversary Live to be Broadcast and Streamed Exclusively on WOWOW! A Two-Month Special Featuring Rare Past Concerts Never Before Released on Video!
WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream Toshinobu Kubota's 40th anniversary live performance.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 21:30
Toshinobu Kubota, an artist who pioneered R&B in the J-POP scene since the 1980s, a trend that has become indispensable, continues to captivate audiences with his live performances backed by undiminished vocal prowess and sense of rhythm. WOWOW will present a two-month consecutive special to commemorate his 40th anniversary. The special will look back at his past through valuable footage, including a concert from 1988, early in his career, and a special live performance commemorating his 25th anniversary. It will also feature the March performance at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium in Tokyo from his 2026 arena tour "Big up! “Supreme”" as the latest live concert.
Toshinobu Kubota has continued to attract people for 40 years, with his song "LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG," the theme song for the 1996 drama "Long Vacation" starring Takuya Kimura, surpassing 100 million streams in 2025. We hope you will enjoy his live performance, where you can experience the essence of his artistry.
Program Information
■ Special Feature Title
King of J-Soul Toshinobu Kubota Two-Month Consecutive Special!
Experience the ultimate live performance born from unparalleled vocal ability and sense of rhythm! WOWOW presents a two-month consecutive special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Toshinobu Kubota, the pioneer of R&B in the J-POP world.
Broadcast on WOWOW Live and streamed on WOWOW On Demand from 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, etc.
＜Program Site＞https://www.wowow.co.jp/music/kubota/
Program Details
Toshinobu Kubota "Keep On Dancing Tour 1988"
Broadcast on WOWOW Live and streamed on WOWOW On Demand from 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th...