We’re excited to unveil the official Masayoshi Takanaka merchandise that will be available at City Pop Waves, taking place on Friday, August 7 at Crystal Palace Bowl, London!
Don’t miss this special lineup of brand-new merchandise, including exclusive items available only at the festival.
If you’re joining us in London, be sure to stop by the merchandise booth!
Please note that, with the exception of certain festival-exclusive items, the merchandise will also be available at the pop-up store at Rough Trade East during the festival period, as well as through our online store, which will open at a later date.
Details regarding the online store will be announced after the festival.
Even if you can’t make it to the event, we hope you’ll look forward to shopping with us online!

A pop-up shop dedicated to guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka—an artist currently garnering worldwide attention—has been confirmed for Tower Records Shibuya.
In addition to his past musical releases (CDs and vinyl records), the shop will sell official merchandise, including T-shirts previously sold only at the “TAKANAKA SUPER WORLD LIVE 2025-2026 WORLD TOUR FINAL – Triumphant Return” concert, as well as vinyl records that were previously exclusive to the venue or online sales.

Please come and enjoy a wonderful summer moment at Tower Records Shibuya.

[Masayoshi Takanaka SUPER TAKANAKA POP UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA] ■ Dates: July 29 (Wed) – August 31 (Mon)
■ Location: Tower Records Shibuya, 3F
*Note: The store will be closed on July 30 (Thu) for maintenance.

■ Limited Edition Vinyl Sales
We will be selling three vinyl titles that were previously exclusive to concert venues and online stores.

50th Anniversary Debut: TAKANAKA SUPER LIVE 2021 “Rainbow Legend Final at Nippon Budokan” (LAGV001) ¥5,646 (tax incl.)
Masayoshi Takanaka: TAKANAKA SUPER BEST LIVE 2023 ULTRASEVEN-T (LAGV002) ¥8,800 (tax incl.)
TAKANAKA SUPER LIVE 2025 BLACK SHIP in LA (LAGV004) ¥5,646 (tax incl.)

*Note: Stock is limited; items may sell out.
*Note: Reservations, holds, or special orders are not available for these limited edition vinyl records.

■ Official Merchandise Lineup
*Note: Stock is limited; items may sell out.
*Note: Reservations, holds, or special orders are not available for official merchandise. ◆Purchase Bonus◆
For every 3,000 yen spent on the “Limited Edition Vinyl Records” (3 titles) or “Official Merchandise” sold at the pop-up shop, you will receive a Masayoshi Takanaka × SPECIAL POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA exclusive postcard (1 design).

*Please note that the exclusive postcards are available in limited quantities; the offer will end once the supply runs out.

Release Information
Masayoshi Takanaka “SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026”
Release Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

<First Press Limited Edition> [Blu-ray Disc + 2 CDs + Booklet] LAGB-22
https://tower.jp/item/8061433
<Standard Edition> (Blu-ray Disc)
https://tower.jp/item/8061435
To pre-order, please use the “Store Pickup” option on the Tower Records Online website.

The miraculous London concert by Masayoshi Takanaka—a show that captivated the world—is now available on video!

The world had been waiting for Masayoshi Takanaka.
A Blu-ray featuring the complete recording of guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka’s world tour performance—held on April 1, 2026, at the prestigious, historic O2 Academy Brixton in London—is set for release on Wednesday, August 12!

Amidst the global resurgence of City Pop, tickets sold out instantly!
It was a miraculous night where an audience of 5,000—spanning generations and borders—went wild for the Takanaka sound.
The initial production run includes the Blu-ray disc along with a 2-disc CD set containing the same audio content.

Advance orders (with a bonus gift) via the official website are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 7, at 18:00.
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【Scheduled Tracklist】 BLUE LAGOON / RADIO RIO / BLUE CURACAO / BRASILIAN SKIES / OH! TENGO SUERTE / Tokyo Reggae / Europe (Melancholy) / JUNGLE JANE / SHAKE IT / Nagisa Moderato / Saudade / PALM STREET / TAJ MAHAL / THUNDER STORM / READY TO FLY / Kurofune (June 4, 1853) / Jumping Take Off / YOU CAN NEVER COME TO THIS PLACE

*The limited-edition CD set splits the above content across two discs.

Title: SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026

Release Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Label: LAGOON RECORDS

☆Initial Production Edition | Catalog No.: LAGB-22, 23, 24 | Price (Tax incl.): 8,800 yen | Specs: 1 Blu-ray + 2-CD set + Color booklet

☆Standard Edition | Catalog No.: LAGB-25 | Price (Tax incl.): 5,500 yen | Specs: 1 Blu-ray + Color booklet

[Program Appearance Info] Station: J-WAVE
Program: MIDDAY LOUNGE
Broadcast Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, from 13:30
Live appearance on the “MUSIC EXPLORER” segment starting at 14:00!
https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/middaylounge/

This weekend is finally here!

From the world tour that visited 8 cities around the world,
the Los Angeles performance held on April 13th will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW from 12:45 PM on Sunday, June 7th ✨

A live report has been released prior to the broadcast.

Watching the video after feeling the excitement of the venue through the live report will surely be a special experience.

Please check it out!

https://news.wowow.co.jp/5648.html
【Broadcast Information】
June 7th (Sun) 12:45 PM
Broadcast Channel: WOWOW Live / WOWOW On Demand (Simultaneous broadcast streaming)

*Archive streaming available on WOWOW On Demand for one month

Masayoshi Takanaka, a super guitarist representing the Japanese rock and fusion scene.

Against the backdrop of the booming “City Pop” music scene, he embarked on a world tour. We will bring you the LA performance.

Program website: https://www.wowow.co.jp/detail/206812

“I’m Glad I’ve Lived Long Enough to See This” — A Dream Comes True Worldwide After 50 Years

An interview with Masayoshi Takanaka has been published on ORICON NEWS.
We hope you’ll take a moment to read it.

https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2458425/

World tour merch is now available online for a limited time through May 31.

Worldwide:https://takanaka.store/

AUS/NZ: https://au.takanaka.store/

Masayoshi Takanaka 2026 Tour Announced

Official Website Pre-sale (Lottery) Registration Now Open!

[Performance Details] September 18, 2026 (Fri) [Tokyo] Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall
September 25, 2026 (Fri) [Shiga] Hikone City Cultural Plaza Grand Hall
September 27, 2026 (Sun) [Miyagi] Sendai Electric Power Hall
October 11, 2026 (Sun) [Saitama] Sun City Koshigaya Civic Hall
October 17, 2026 (Sat) [Osaka] Osaka Castle Music Hall
November 1, 2026 (Sun) [Gunma] Megane no Itagaki Cultural Hall Isesaki (Isesaki City Cultural Hall)
November 14, 2026 (Sat) [Aichi] Okaya Steel Nagoya Public Hall Main Hall
November 26, 2026 (Thu) [Tokyo] LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
November 27, 2026 (Fri) [Tokyo] LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
November 29, 2026 (Sun) [Shizuoka] Fuji City Cultural Center Rose Theater Main Hall
December 19, 2026 (Sat) [Fukuoka] Fukuoka International Congress Center Main Hall
December 20, 2026 (Sun) [Fukuoka] Fukuoka International Congress Center Main Hall
December 25, 2026 (Fri) [Tokyo] Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa City Civic Hall) Main Hall
December 28, 2026 (Mon) [Hokkaido] Kanamoto Hall (Sapporo Civic Hall)
January 17, 2027 (Sun) [Niigata] Ryutopia Niigata City Performing Arts Center Theater
January 30, 2027 (Sat) [Kanagawa] Chigasaki Civic Cultural Center
February 6, 2027 (Sat) [Hiroshima] JMS Aster Plaza Main Hall
February 27, 2027 (Sat) [Ishikawa] Kanazawa City Cultural Hall
February 28, 2027 (Sun) [Nagano] Nagano City Arts Center Main Hall

All seats reserved: ¥11,000 (tax included)

Advance ticket sales available on the official website!

Official Website Fastest Advance Ticket Sales (Lottery)

Application Period: May 13 (Wed) 10:00 AM – May 31 (Sun) 11:59 PM

https://r10.to/takanaka2026

For Inbound Tourists Tickets available here

https://r10.to/takanaka2026en

 

Merchandise for the “Masayoshi Takanaka TAKANAKA SUPER WORLD LIVE 2025-2026 WORLD TOUR FINAL – Triumphant Return” concert will be sold at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on Friday, May 8th.

*Advance sales will begin one hour before the venue opens.

That T-shirt that was previously only available overseas! Now available in Japan to commemorate the triumphant return. Limited sale for this occasion only!!

*The specifications (style and material) of the T-shirt may differ from those sold in other countries.

However, the illustration (design) is the same as those sold in other countries. Please be aware of this before purchasing.

Click here for the merchandise lineup!

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, select your own best setlist!
*Application Period: April 13th (Mon) – April 27th (Mon)

https://takanaka.mixlist.app/