Fans gather at Tokyo Dome for Arashi’s final concert in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward on May 31, 2026, as seen from a helicopter.

TOKYO — Japanese idol group Arashi’s farewell concert tour generated an estimated 137.5 billion yen (about $858 million) in economic impact across 15 performances, according to a website specializing in economic impact analysis.

Analysis concluded that the rarity of the performances before the group ended its activities boosted demand nationwide. Arashi ended its 26 1/2-year career at the end of May after holding concerts in five cities across Japan, with fans flocking to see the group perform one last time.

The estimated economic impact of all the tour’s performances was calculated by measuring direct spending such as ticket and merchandise purchases, as well as secondary effects including venue operations and related business activity in host cities. For data that was not publicly available, estimates were produced based on analyses of past music events and similar activities.

The tour ran from March through May this year, with 15 performances held in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Fukuoka and Osaka. Total attendance reached about 800,000.

Tickets cost 12,000 yen (about $75), including tax, with additional service fees charged, bringing estimated ticket revenue to 10.9 billion yen (about $68 million). The final concert was livestreamed, with viewing tickets starting at 3,900 yen (about $24). Estimating fan club membership at 2 million and assuming all watched the stream, livestream revenue was calculated at 7.6 billion yen (about $47 million).

Sales of official merchandise sold at concert venues also accounted for a significant share of spending. Demand for tour-exclusive and commemorative goods was particularly strong. Merchandise sales were estimated at 10.5 billion yen (about $65 million), assuming individual spending ranged from several thousand yen to tens of thousands of yen.

Many fans also traveled long distances to attend the concerts. Related spending included an estimated 5.8 billion yen (about $36 million) for transportation, 6.7 billion yen (about $41 million) for accommodation and 4 billion yen (about $25 million) for food and beverages. The concerts also boosted so-called “live tourism,” in which fans travel to host cities and stay before or after events while enjoying sightseeing and other local activities.

Ripple effects in host cities accounted for 75 billion yen (about $468 million), or more than half of the total estimated economic impact. The increased demand extended to businesses related to venue operations, security and transportation. The estimate also factored in consumer spending generated by income earned through those activities.

Average spending per concertgoer, excluding livestream viewing, came to 61,371 yen (about $383). A chief researcher at the analysis website and a part-time lecturer specializing in economics and urban development at Tokyo City University said the scale of spending was exceptional.

“Even compared with past large-scale music concerts, no other three-and-a-half-hour concert has generated this level of consumer spending,” the researcher said. “The tour provided a major boost to economic activity in and around the host cities.”

Tokyo Dome

Tokyo Dome is a large indoor stadium in Bunkyo, Tokyo, primarily used for baseball games and major concerts. Opened in 1988 as the first air-supported dome in Japan, it replaced the outdoor Korakuen Stadium and serves as the home field for the Yomiuri Giants baseball team. The venue is part of the larger Tokyo Dome City entertainment complex, which includes an amusement park, spa, and hotel.

Bunkyo Ward

Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo, Japan, is a culturally rich district known for its educational institutions and historical landmarks. Originally developed during the Edo period, it became the site of the prestigious Tokyo University and numerous shrines and gardens, such as the Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. The area also houses the Yushima Seido Confucian temple and the Tokyo Dome, blending traditional heritage with modern entertainment.

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Tokyo Dome

Tokyo Dome is a large indoor stadium in Bunkyo, Tokyo, primarily used for baseball games and concerts. Opened in 1988, it replaced the iconic Korakuen Stadium and serves as the home field for the Yomiuri Giants. The dome is also part of the Tokyo Dome City entertainment complex, featuring an amusement park, shopping, and hotels.

Bunkyo Ward

Bunkyo Ward is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan, known for its blend of traditional culture and modern education. Historically, it was home to the Yushima Seido, a Confucian temple established in the 17th century, and the Koishikawa Korakuen, one of Tokyo’s oldest gardens from the Edo period. Today, Bunkyo is famous for its many universities, including the University of Tokyo, and landmarks like the Tokyo Dome and the cherry blossoms along the Kanda River.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is one of Tokyo’s oldest and most beautiful traditional Japanese gardens, originally constructed in the early 17th century by the Mito branch of the Tokugawa clan. Designed with influences from both Japanese and Chinese landscape aesthetics, it features a central pond, walking paths, and miniature representations of famous scenic spots from Japan and China. The garden has survived natural disasters and wars, remaining a serene cultural treasure that offers visitors a glimpse into Edo-period garden design.

Yushima Seido

Yushima Seido is a historic Confucian temple located in Tokyo, Japan, originally built in 1632 during the Edo period. It served as a center for Confucian scholarship and education, later becoming the site of Japan’s first public school under the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, it stands as a cultural landmark symbolizing the influence of Confucianism on Japanese learning and governance.

Tokyo Dome City

Tokyo Dome City is a large entertainment complex in central Tokyo, built around the iconic Tokyo Dome stadium, which opened in 1988. The site originally housed the Koishikawa Korakuen garden and later a bicycle racing track before being redeveloped into a major sports and leisure hub. Today, it features an amusement park, hot springs, shopping, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.