TOKYO, Jan 16 (News On Japan) –
Model and former AKB48 member Haruna Kojima up to date her Instagram tales on the 14th, revealing that she attended the “Best of Bruno Mars Live at Tokyo Dome” live performance, which kicked off on the eleventh by the globally famend artist Bruno Mars.
Bruno Mars’ Japan tour began on January eleventh and consists of performances on the thirteenth, 14th, sixteenth, 18th, twentieth, and twenty first, spanning a complete of seven days. During his live performance, Mars stunned followers by incorporating AKB48’s hit tune “Heavy Rotation” into his personal tune “Marry You.” This surprising efficiency sparked a buzz on social media, with reactions from each present AKB48 members and alumni.
Haruna Kojima, who attended the live performance, shared a smiling picture of herself in entrance of Tokyo Dome, captioned, “It was the best! I got to hear Heavy Rotation!” Kojima additionally talked about attending Mars’ December live performance in Las Vegas, saying, “It was so exciting, and it’s always the best fun no matter how many times I see it.” She expressed her pleasure, including, “I thought nothing could top that, but seeing Heavy Rotation live in Tokyo was thrilling.”
Bruno Mars’ incorporation of AKB48’s “Heavy Rotation” into his Tokyo live performance not solely delighted followers but additionally drew reactions from each former and present AKB48 members, highlighting the cultural change between worldwide and Japanese pop music. Haruna Kojima’s attendance and shared experiences on social media exemplify the wide-reaching affect of artists like Bruno Mars and the enduring legacy of AKB48’s music inside the popular culture panorama.
Source: MDPR
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