Eriko Hashimoto Announces New Single,”Haru no Sei,” and 2026 Tour Dates
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A captivating blend of music and visual artistry,Eriko Hashimoto’s latest release promises a unique experience for fans. The artist unveiled her new single, “Haru no Sei,” on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, alongside a visually striking lyric video and the announcement of a three-city tour kicking off in January 2026.
A Visual Narrative: “Coffee shop Water” and the Album art
The aesthetic direction for “Haru no Sei” is deeply rooted in Hashimoto’s ongoing collaboration with photographer QP. the single’s distribution jacket features imagery from QP’s photo book, “Coffee Shop Water,” which also served as the source for Hashimoto’s most recent artist photos. According to a company release, Hashimoto felt QP’s work was “perfect for the song” and proactively requested its use for the single’s artwork.
This artistic synergy extends to the lyric video, which utilizes an additional 13 photographs from “Coffee Shop Water.” the video is described as remarkably simple in its composition – a deliberate choice that creates a uniquely compelling viewing experience.”Although it has the simplest composition of music, lyrics, and photos, it is a one-of-a-kind video work that is so simple that you cannot take your eyes off it,” one analyst noted.
Did you know?-Eriko Hashimoto’s single artwork features photos from QP’s “Coffee Shop Water” collection. The artist specifically requested the use of QP’s work, highlighting their collaborative artistic relationship.
“Haru no Sei” Tour to Hit Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo
to celebrate the release of “Haru no Sei,” Hashimoto will embark on a one-man band tour in January 2026, with performances scheduled in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo. Early advance reservations are currently being accepted thru PLAYGUIDE.
Here are the tour dates:
- Monday, January 12, 2026 (Holiday): Osaka/Umeda Club Quattro
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Aichi/Nagoya club Quattro
- Thursday, January 15, 2026: Tokyo・Spotify O-EAST
Adding an exclusive element for concertgoers, each venue will offer a limited-edition, two-song CD featuring new material unavailable elsewhere. This provides a compelling incentive for fans to attend multiple shows across the tour.
Reader question:-Will the limited-edition CDs offered at each tour stop feature the same new songs? No, each venue will have a unique two-song CD, encouraging fans to attend all three shows.
Where to Find Eriko Hashimoto’s Music and Updates
“Haru no Sei” is currently available on OTOTOY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQm8wE4WQCnUqBWBxDYtzw
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