NEWS
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2026.11.07
An Unforgettable Night of Music in Dalat
It was my first time performing at a festival in Vietnam, and I feel truly honored and happy to have been part of the very first edition of this wonderful festival in Dalat, a beautiful city often called the “Karuizawa of Vietnam.”
One of the greatest joys was hearing the audience sing along together to songs like “Fever” and “Que Sera, Sera.” It was such a beautiful and moving moment!
The fresh, refreshing air at 1,500 meters above sea level, the wonderful energy of the people, and the warm cheers from the audience filled my heart with happiness and inspiration. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
I sincerely hope this festival will continue for many years to come, bringing people together to enjoy the music of wonderful artists from all around the world.
And I hope to return to Vietnam again someday.
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2026.10.28
A Glimpse of My Work in Korea!
I'm in Korea for work!
Here’s a little glimpse of what I’ve been up to. I’ll share more details soon, so stay tuned!
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2026.10.19
A Beautiful Evening at Sydney Town Hall — Music Bringing People Together Across Cultures
What a wonderful concert at the beautiful Sydney Town Hall, a magnificent venue with 150 years of history!
Today’s concert was a great success, and we were honored to welcome the Consul-General of Japan.
It was truly a special occasion, bringing together people from Japan, China, Australia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Indonesia, and many other backgrounds. Music brought us all together and created a beautiful moment of connection across cultures.
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful musicians who performed with me today, Ben Vanderwal, a friend of Takana Miyamoto, and Cameron Undy. Your performances were truly wonderful!
I’m also deeply grateful to everyone who came to share this special evening with us.
After the concert, we continued the celebrations with a toast at a Japanese-style izakaya!
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2026.10.18
Radio Appearance Announcement
I’m happy to share that I’ll be appearing on FM Yokohama’s SHONAN by the Sea for two consecutive weeks, as a guest on the “BAREFOOT LOUNGE” segment!
📅 Sunday, October 25 & Sunday, November 1
📻 FM Yokohama — SHONAN by the Sea
⏰ From around 8:25 AM (JST)Tune in and join me! 🎶❤️
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2026.10.17
Melbourne Was Amazing! Next Stop: Sydney!
What a wonderful sold-out night in Melbourne!
Last night’s concert was a great success, and I’m so happy and grateful to everyone who came to share this special evening with us.
We were joined by the wonderful drummer Ben Vanderwal, a longtime friend of pianist Takana Miyamoto from their Berklee days, and the amazing bassist Tamara Murphy, a friend of Ben’s. Together, they gave us an unforgettable performance!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the autograph session and photo opportunities.
Next stop: Sydney!
See you soon!
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2026.10.15
Australia Tour Kicks Off in Brisbane with a Sold-Out Show!
My Australia Tour has kicked off with a wonderful concert in Brisbane!
It was a pleasure to share the stage with the wonderful pianist Takana Miyamoto in our DUO performance.
We had such a fun time sharing music with our young audience, from Bossa Nova to Rock!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We’re so happy to have had a full house!
We look forward to seeing you all again.
Thank you, Brisbane! Obrigada!
Next stop: Melbourne! Can’t wait to see you there!
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2026.10.12
Thank You, Fukuoka! My Songs at Canal City Theater
Thank you to everyone who joined me for the My Songs concert at Canal City Theater in Fukuoka on the last day of the holiday weekend!
Your warm applause and lovely cheers made me so happy, and I truly enjoyed singing for you all.
During my stay in Fukuoka, I enjoyed some delicious local specialties, including mizutaki and motsunabe. Before our flight home, I also had a bowl of ramen with the wonderful members of my team. It was such a treat to enjoy so much of Fukuoka’s delicious food!
I’ll be returning to Canal City Theater next year with the My Songs Tour.
I hope to see you all again soon!
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2026.10.04
A Heartwarming Musical Evening in Nagoya
Nagoya is filled with excitement as the Asian Games take place, and our concert at Chunichi Hall was also wonderful.
We hope you enjoyed discovering our dependable band members’ favorite foods!
We were truly grateful for the warm support and enthusiastic cheers from everyone who joined us at the venue.
Thank you, Nagoya. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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2026.10.03
A Beautiful Moment at Sendai Classic Festival
I’m so happy to have made my debut at Sendai Classic Festival, “Sencla,” one of Sendai’s favorite autumn traditions.
It was such a joy to hear everyone in the audience singing along with me.I’m truly grateful to have been part of this memorable 20th anniversary celebration.
Thank you so much for having me!
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2026.10.02
Two National Tours by Lisa Ono Announced for 2027!
In 2027, Lisa Ono will present two national tours with different themes and lineups.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Jobim's birth, the duo tour "LISA ONO DUO TOUR “SUE ANN”" will deliver the roots of Bossa Nova with pianist Masaki Hayashi. And "Lisa Ono My Songs ~My Favorite Songs~" will offer a wide range of songs Lisa Ono loves — from Bossa Nova to J-POP, Kayokyoku, movie music, and ROCK.
This marks the first time in Lisa Ono's artistic career that she will hold two national tours with different themes and lineups in the same year.
On each stage, please enjoy both the roots of Lisa Ono's music and her current charm that transcends genres.
LISA ONO DUO TOUR “SUE ANN”
(Recording Session) Lisa Ono & Masaki Hayashi: (c)Yasukuni Iida
To the Roots of Bossa Nova — A National Duo Tour Commemorating Jobim's 100th Birthday
Antonio Carlos Jobim, the originator of Bossa Nova, will celebrate his 100th birthday in January 2027.
Lisa Ono will embark on a national tour with pianist Masaki Hayashi, presenting her album released in April 2026, "Sue Ann ~Homage to Antonio Carlos Jobim~".
With the simple arrangement of Lisa Ono's vocals and guitar alongside Masaki Hayashi's piano, they will deliver the delicate and warm charm of Bossa Nova, centered on Jobim's masterpieces.
Masaki Hayashi's Comment
Being able to exchange ideas and create "Sue Ann" together with Lisa has been a truly special event in my musical life.
With Jobim's timeless music as the centerpiece — as he approaches his 100th birthday — I hope the minimal arrangement of just my piano and Lisa will allow the audience to experience the charm of "Lisa Ono" in an even more delicate and emotionally rich way.
I am already looking forward to delivering in person the scenery that unfolds beyond "Sue Ann."
Performance Schedule
2027
February 2 (Tue) Tokyo – NIPPON STEEL KIOI HALL
February 5 (Fri) Hyogo – Kobe Asahi Hall
February 6 (Sat) Shizuoka – Act City Hamamatsu Mid Hall
February 28 (Sun) Iwate – TOSSAI CLASSIC HALL IWATE Mid Hall
April 3 (Sat) Fukushima – Kenshin Koriyama Culture Center Mid Hall
April 17 (Sat) Okinawa – Aimu Universe Tedako Hall Main HallTickets & Performance Details
https://sunrisetokyo.com/detail/35925/
Lisa Ono My Songs ~My Favorite Songs~
(c)Teruhisa Tajima
From Bossa Nova to J-POP and Movie Music — Masterpieces Across Genres in Lisa Ono's Sound
In 2027, another national tour, "Lisa Ono My Songs ~My Favorite Songs~," will be held.
This tour will feature not only Bossa Nova masterpieces but also a wide range of songs Lisa Ono loves across genres — Kayokyoku, J-POP, movie music, and ROCK — all arranged in her distinctive Bossa Nova style.
Together with top musicians, she will deliver a special stage that can be enjoyed by all generations.
Lisa Ono's Comment
In this tour titled “My Songs,” I will present my favorite songs from various genres — Bossa Nova, JAZZ, movie music, J-POP, and ROCK — arranged in my own style.
Please enjoy a world that is different from the SUE ANN tour!
Let's embark on a musical journey together!
Performance Schedule
2027
March 22 (Mon, Holiday) Osaka – NHK Osaka Hall
April 11 (Sun) Tokyo – Tokyo International Forum Hall C
May 4 (Tue, Holiday) Miyagi – Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21
June 26 (Sat) Hokkaido – KANAMOTO HALL (Sapporo Civic Hall)
October 14 (Thu) Fukuoka – CRAFTIA THEATER (within Canal City Hakata)
December 19 (Sun) Okayama – Okayama Arts Creation Theater HARENOWA Grand HallTickets & Performance Details
https://sunrisetokyo.com/detail/37119/
Two Tours, Two Different Musical Journeys
"LISA ONO DUO TOUR “SUE ANN”" — a deep dive into Jobim's music and the origins of Bossa Nova.
And "My Songs ~My Favorite Songs~" — a celebration of the music Lisa Ono loves, transcending all genres.
In 2027, please enjoy these two distinct musical journeys presented by Lisa Ono at the venue.
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2026.10.01
Lisa Ono Featured in Kurashi no Techō Issue 44
Lisa Ono is featured in the current issue of Kurashi no Techō (Issue 44), where she introduces some of the music she loves in the feature “My Favorite Music.”
We hope you will pick up a copy and enjoy the feature.
For more information, please visit the official Kurashi no Techō website.
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2026.09.30
Guest Appearance with Toninho Horta at Billboard Live OSAKA
I had the pleasure of joining Toninho Horta as a guest at his show at Billboard Live OSAKA.
It was our first time performing together in almost 10 years, since 2016.As soon as Toninho’s guitar started playing, I was surrounded by beautiful melodies. It was such a joy to sing along with his music again.
Dear Toninho, whom I deeply admire,
thank you for the beautiful music and for sharing such a wonderful and special moment with me again.Toninho, I hope we can sing together again soon!
And a big thanks to everyone who came to the show and shared this wonderful evening with us.
Lisa Ono's Comment
"Sue Ann ~Homage to Antonio Carlos Jobim~," released in April 2026 after a 6.5-year hiatus, is an album I created with pianist Masaki Hayashi to commemorate the 100th birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim, the father of Bossa Nova whom I deeply admire.
I am very happy to be able to deliver Jobim's delicate and warm music to everyone across the country together with Masaki Hayashi.
I am truly looking forward to sharing a peaceful time woven by Jobim's music with you all. I hope to see you at the venue!