HANSON: Tokyo and Back Again

Feb 05, 2026 | Hanson

This week, we are reflecting on a region of the world we have not visited in some time, the amazing country of Japan and the much broader region of Asia and Southeast Asia which includes amazing countries like the Philippines, South Korea, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Malaysia among others. We have had some amazing experiences visiting this region and this week we have all the feels reflecting on the distance since our last visit. 

Japan is such a special country and since our first visit almost 30 years ago in 1997, it has fascinated us. One of the cool things about Japan that we witnessed on the first trip is how they have perfected fashion design and the completely original way that they combine games with music and contest shows is unlike any other region of the world. 

No country or region is summed up by a single city or synopsis of course, but we have had incredible concerts in Jakarta, amazing experiences in South Korea and the fans singing along in Manilla is something we will never forget. 

All in all we are soaking up the memories and the great journeys to the east. Thanks to all the fans in the community who have stayed engaged throughout our long break since the last visit. 

We hope you have a great week. 

Thanks For Listening. 

Isaac, Taylor and Zac

Forum Comments

love to see all the news from days gone by

Posted Feb 5, 2026   02:14:06 PM

laarni

Laarni Tadeo / Pasig City, Metro Manila, PH

The Philippines! 🇵🇭♡

Posted Feb 5, 2026   07:41:39 PM

rachbop1984

These memories are making my heart full. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

Posted Feb 5, 2026   09:04:14 PM

Awww, such wonderful memories seeing you guys in Japan. I went all 4 shows there, all front rows! Miss having you guys in Japan!

Posted Feb 6, 2026   08:24:35 AM

Ashley1984

Ashley Pesek / Newport-News, Virginia, US

Absolutely love this picture of you guys preforming acoustically on a colorful Japanese TV set very Nostalgia.love the fashion that they wear over there. Maybe one day you can visit Japan again with all those memories.❤️💚💙

Posted Feb 8, 2026   11:15:11 PM

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