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It has been announced that Ai Hashimoto will appear as a special guest at the Kuji performance of the \u201cNON Freedom (10) Tour 2026,\u201d an anniversary live tour that is part of the \u201cNON10\u226720 (NON Twenty)\u201d project celebrating both NON\u2019s 10th anniversary and their 20th anniversary since debut.<\/p>\n 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\u2019ve pursued their own separate paths. <\/p>\n NON\u2019s Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n Today, I\u2019m announcing the second special guest for the Kuji performance: Ai Hashimoto.<\/p>\n Yay!<\/p>\n She\u2019s 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 \u201cNON Free Tour,\u201d I was determined to \u201cdo whatever I want!\u201d\u2014and I\u2019m so glad I mustered up the courage to ask her.<\/p>\n Even after I became part of NON, we\u2019ve shared the stage as actors, but it seems this will be our first time performing together as singers in 13 years. It\u2019s been since that singing competition. My heart is racing at the thought of singing with her again.<\/p>\n Since it\u2019s an acoustic live performance with Yoshihide Otomo, I think it will be a gentle and warm show. I\u2019m really looking forward to it. Thanks to Ai-chan for accepting my offer.<\/p>\n Everyone, are you ready to witness this performance? Something this special doesn\u2019t happen very often, so we have to make it the best show ever. Let\u2019s all take it all in\u2014with our eyes, ears, and hearts\u2014to the fullest.<\/p>\n I\u2019m really, really looking forward to it!!<\/p>\n You all have a mission besides just watching the show: you have to come watch over me since I\u2019m so excited I can\u2019t even sleep at night.<\/p>\n Wait for me.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Comment from Ai Hashimoto<\/strong><\/p>\n Rena-chan, first of all, congratulations on your 20th anniversary since your debut.<\/p>\n Rena-chan has always been\u2014and will always be\u2014someone very special to me. I admire and respect her so much\u2014her overflowing energy makes me think she was born just to express herself.<\/p>\n I never, ever thought there would come a day when we could sing together again\u2026 I really didn\u2019t!! (laughs)<\/p>\n I wonder what kind of day it will be. I\u2019m sure it will be an unforgettable, special moment.<\/p>\n Thank you so, so much for giving me this opportunity. I\u2019m really, really looking forward to it.<\/p>\n Nationwide Tour \u201cNON Freedom (10) Tour 2026\u201d<\/p>\n To deliver the excitement of this double anniversary directly to you, we\u2019ve decided to hold a nationwide tour. We\u2019ll look back on NON\u2019s achievements\u2014having raced through their 10th anniversary with boundless freedom\u2014through the lens of rock music.<\/p>\n This tour will take us to places connected to NON\u2019s history. In Kuji\u2014where our connection has continued since appearing on \u201cAmachan\u201d\u2014we\u2019ll hold an acoustic concert featuring special guests Yoshihide Otomo and Ai Hashimoto. In Kobe, NON\u2019s hometown in Hyogo Prefecture, we\u2019ll hold a homecoming concert, and in Tokyo, we\u2019ll perform with a full band. For the Tokyo show, Yuu (Chirinuru Owaka) and Akiko Noma will both appear as special guests.<\/p>\n Click here to purchase tickets<\/p>\n \u30fbe+ (eplus) https:\/\/eplus.jp\/non\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u30fbPia https:\/\/w.pia.jp\/t\/non-t\/<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/10130232\/%E6%A9%8B%E6%9C%AC%E6%84%9B-%E5%AE%A3%E6%9D%90%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F.jpeg\")
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\nIn particular, we are thrilled to welcome Ai Hashimoto to the Kuji performance\u2014a location that remains etched in the memories of many fans as the setting for the 2013 NHK morning drama *Amachan*.
\nThis will be a rare opportunity for them to perform together on stage for the first time in 13 years, since 2013. Don\u2019t miss this display of their sisterly bond!
\nAdditionally, 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!<\/p>\n