Taiwan Tour Announcement: "Life of Pi," "Sunset Boulevard," and Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki to Perform (Second Part)
Ayumi Hamasaki, the Japanese pop icon known as "The Empress of Pop" by Time magazine, is set to perform two concerts in Taipei starting tonight. This marks the first time she has performed in Taiwan since 2008, and fans are eagerly anticipating her return.
Hamasaki's previous performances in Taipei in 2007 and 2008 caused a frenzy known as "Ayu fever" across Taiwan. The concerts, which will feature performances from the musical "Sunset Boulevard," are expected to generate similar excitement.
Hamasaki has a remarkable career, with 33 No. 1 hit songs to her name, making her the Japanese solo artist with the most No. 1 hits. Despite facing hearing issues since 2008, when she became deaf in her left ear and has been gradually losing hearing in her right ear, Hamasaki continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and captivating performances.
The concerts are part of Hamasaki's Asia Tour 2025 titled "ASIA TOUR 2025 I am ayu -ep.Ⅱ-," which includes confirmed dates in Taipei Arena on August 2, 2025, and other Asian cities. However, there is no documented account of her concerts specifically in 2022, their historical or cultural impact, or any hearing issues affecting her during that period.
For detailed coverage on her 2022 concerts or her current health status, it may be necessary to consult dedicated fan sites, official announcements, or news archives from that period. Regardless, fans are excited for Hamasaki's return to Taiwan and are eagerly waiting for her performances this week.
The concerts of Ayumi Hamasaki, featuring performances from "Sunset Boulevard," promise to bring a rhythmic wave of entertainment through music, emulating the excitement that swept across Taiwan during her previous performances in 2007 and 2008. Despite her hearing issues, Hamasaki's powerful voice and captivating performances continue to enthrall audiences.