Glass meets Sho Sakurai of J-pop superstar band – Arashi
DESPITE making their musical debut more than 20 years ago, Arashi are Japan’s biggest boyband, having sold over 54 million records during the span of their career. They continue to produce chart-toppers as well as perform to sell-out arenas across the globe. Hand-picked by the famous Japanese talent agent, Johnny & Associates, in 1999, their consistent success is largely due to their humble, hardworking nature and eagerness to please fans. In fact, everything they do is for their fans.
Glass spoke to one fifth of Arashi, Sho Sakurai, about what it’s like to be the biggest J-pop band, and how they have managed to stay relevant in the ever-changing world of popular music.
Satoshi Ohno. Photograph: J Storm Inc
