“NON Freedom (10) Tour 2026”: Ai Hashimoto Confirmed as Special Guest for the Kuji Performance!

It has been announced that Ai Hashimoto will appear as a special guest at the Kuji performance of the “NON Freedom (10) Tour 2026,” an anniversary live tour that is part of the “NON10≧20 (NON Twenty)” project celebrating both NON’s 10th anniversary and their 20th anniversary since debut.

Since their first collaboration in 2010, Ai Hashimoto and NON have continued to cross paths at major milestones in their entertainment careers, even as they’ve pursued their own separate paths.
In particular, we are thrilled to welcome Ai Hashimoto to the Kuji performance—a location that remains etched in the memories of many fans as the setting for the 2013 NHK morning drama *Amachan*.
This will be a rare opportunity for them to perform together on stage for the first time in 13 years, since 2013. Don’t miss this display of their sisterly bond!
Additionally, the Kobe performance is already sold out. With only a few seats remaining for the Kuji and Tokyo performances, be sure to purchase your tickets soon!

 

NON’s Comment

Today, I’m announcing the second special guest for the Kuji performance: Ai Hashimoto.

Yay!

She’s been a special presence in my life over the past 10 to 20 years, and I reached out to Ai-chan hoping to reconnect her with Kuji. Since this is the “NON Free Tour,” I was determined to “do whatever I want!”—and I’m so glad I mustered up the courage to ask her.

Even after I became part of NON, we’ve shared the stage as actors, but it seems this will be our first time performing together as singers in 13 years. It’s been since that singing competition. My heart is racing at the thought of singing with her again.

Since it’s an acoustic live performance with Yoshihide Otomo, I think it will be a gentle and warm show. I’m really looking forward to it. Thanks to Ai-chan for accepting my offer.

Everyone, are you ready to witness this performance? Something this special doesn’t happen very often, so we have to make it the best show ever. Let’s all take it all in—with our eyes, ears, and hearts—to the fullest.

I’m really, really looking forward to it!!

You all have a mission besides just watching the show: you have to come watch over me since I’m so excited I can’t even sleep at night.

Wait for me.

 

Comment from Ai Hashimoto

Rena-chan, first of all, congratulations on your 20th anniversary since your debut.

Rena-chan has always been—and will always be—someone very special to me. I admire and respect her so much—her overflowing energy makes me think she was born just to express herself.

I never, ever thought there would come a day when we could sing together again… I really didn’t!! (laughs)

I wonder what kind of day it will be. I’m sure it will be an unforgettable, special moment.

Thank you so, so much for giving me this opportunity. I’m really, really looking forward to it.

Nationwide Tour “NON Freedom (10) Tour 2026”

To deliver the excitement of this double anniversary directly to you, we’ve decided to hold a nationwide tour. We’ll look back on NON’s achievements—having raced through their 10th anniversary with boundless freedom—through the lens of rock music.

This tour will take us to places connected to NON’s history. In Kuji—where our connection has continued since appearing on “Amachan”—we’ll hold an acoustic concert featuring special guests Yoshihide Otomo and Ai Hashimoto. In Kobe, NON’s hometown in Hyogo Prefecture, we’ll hold a homecoming concert, and in Tokyo, we’ll perform with a full band. For the Tokyo show, Yuu (Chirinuru Owaka) and Akiko Noma will both appear as special guests.

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“NON Freedom (10) Tour 2026”

Kuji Performance (Special Acoustic Edition): Oct. 18 (Sun) Doors Open 2:00 PM / Show Starts 3:00 PM (Venue: Jumonji Chicken Amber Hall)

Tokyo Show: November 1 (Sun) Doors Open 4:00 PM / Show Starts 5:00 PM (Venue: Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO))

Kobe Show: November 7 (Sat) Doors Open 4:00 PM / Show Starts 5:00 PM (Venue: Kobe Harbor Studio)

Ticket Price (Same for All Shows): ¥8,500 (tax included) / U25 Discount: ¥4,500 (tax included)

*Seats are assigned at Jumonji Chicken Amber Hall; all other venues are standing room only.

*A separate drink fee is required upon entry for the Tokyo and Kobe shows.

Organizer: KAIWA(RE)CORD

Planning / Production: KAIWA(RE)CORD / Creative Man Productions

Co-organizer for the Kuji show: Kuji City

Contact Information:

October 18 (Sun) Kuji Performance

GIP Inquiry Form: https://www.gip-web.co.jp/t/info

November 1 (Sun) Tokyo Performance

Creative Man Productions: 03-3499-6669 (Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00 PM–4:00 PM)

Nov. 7 (Sat) Kobe Performance

Kyodo Information: 0570-200-888 (12:00 PM–5:00 PM; closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)