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Global Citizen Live: Tokyo Taking Place June 18 at the Tokyo International Forum
Join the movement to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and drive action on global health
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Tokyo, Japan // 7 April 2026 – Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, today announced the lineup of its first ever music event in Japan, Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, taking place at the Tokyo International Forum on 18 June 2026. Global Citizen Live: Tokyo will be headlined by &TEAM, with performances by Ai and Yuki Chiba, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks. The event will be hosted by Chris Peppler.
All tickets sold for Global Citizen Live: Tokyo will contribute to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a global initiative to raise ¥16 billion to provide at least 100,000 children with access to quality education in over 150 countries – including in Japan – by the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tickets are available for purchase now from eplus and LAWSON TICKET.
“Japan is a leader in promoting global health and providing for the needs of marginalized communities around the world,” said Simon Moss, Co-Founder of Global Citizen. “Now, we are thrilled to invite people across Japan to join Global Citizen, and be part of our mission to end extreme poverty. Together we can create a better future for children everywhere, and Global Citizen Live: Tokyo will be a moment to become part of something much bigger than just a show – it’s a movement.”
“We’re excited to participate in Global Citizen’s first show in Tokyo in support of children’s education and health. Music has the power to connect diverse worlds, which has always been at the core of &TEAM’s identity, so it’s an honor to perform for such an important cause,” said &TEAM members EJ, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, HARUA, TAKI and MAKI.
"I am thrilled to participate in this event that introduces the mission of Global Citizen to the people of Japan,” said Ai. “I hope we can all use this as an opportunity to think more deeply about our global impact. Now more than ever, we’ve got to show each other compassion and support, so let’s take action together and make a difference.”
“Guided by our purpose to build more confident futures, MetLife is proud to bring our global partnership with Global Citizen through Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, using the power of music and collective action to drive meaningful change,” says Dirk Ostijn, MetLife Japan Representative Statutory Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through this partnership and MetLife Foundation’s support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, we’re helping expand access to education and strengthen communities.”
&TEAM is a global group featuring nine members: EJ, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, HARUA, TAKI, and MAKI. They are nine individuals, each with their own unique qualities, united as one team to connect diverse worlds.
Ai is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter and rapper. Known as the “Queen of hip-hop soul”, her international reputation has grown with exciting collaborations with Snoop Dogg, The Jacksons, Chris Brown, Chaka Khan, and more. She was the first woman signed to Def Jam Japan, and serves as a Global Citizen Cultural Champion.
Yuki Chiba is a Japanese rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer. He was the first-ever Japanese artist to perform at the MTV VMAs, and has collaborated with international artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, MurdaBeatz, Feid, and Big Sean.
Global Citizen Live: Tokyo is produced in partnership with Action Network, with support from major partner MetLife Japan.
In the lead up to Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, fans can join the movement and earn rewards by downloading the Global Citizen app and taking action on some of the world’s most urgent issues, including global health and maternal and child health in the world’s most marginalized communities. These actions will help expand access to essential health services and improve outcomes for mothers and children, helping to prevent avoidable deaths in the world’s most vulnerable communities. Learn more about the show and its mission at globalcitizen.org/tokyo.
Since 2008, Global Citizen has grown to become the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Almost ¥8 trillion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Artists who have performed at Global Citizen’s music events around the world include Beyoncé, Coldplay, BTS, Blackpink, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey, Stray Kids, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many more.
To learn more, download the Global Citizen app and follow @glblctznjapan on Instagram.
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About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the private sector. Since the movement began, more than $50 billion (almost almost ¥8 trillion) in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen operates in the US, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, the UAE, and across Asia. Join the movement at globalcitizen.org, download the Global Citizen app, and follow Global Citizen on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
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