'17 appeared in the Taiwanese show Riben Tian Nan Di Bei You (日本天南地北遊; Traveling All Over Japan).[169] The group members split into pairs and gave tours to Taiwanese celebrities around Kyushu in the first episode, and Hokkaido and Okinawa in the second episode.[170][171][172]

On June 25, 2017, Morning Musume '17 held their first concert in Hong Kong.[173]

On November 10, 2018, Morning Musume '18 held their first concert in Mexico.[174] A week later, on November 17, they performed in the Anisong World Matsuri at Anime NYC 2018 in New York City,[175] which included a panel and autograph signing session the day before.[176][177] To promote these two overseas appearances, a YouTube live stream was held on October 5 JST with the members answering fans' questions.[178][179][180]

In June 2019, Morning Musume '19 heldfan meetings in Hong Kong on June 8 and in Taipei on June 9, which included mini live performances.[181][182]

In mid-June 2020, Morning Musume '20 was set to hold an overseas travel tour in Vladivostok, Russia as part of the Japan-Russia Regional Cultural Exchange 2020-2021.[183] On April 21, it was announced that all June concerts and events were cancelled due to the coronavirus.[184]

Discography Edit

See also: Morning Musume Discography

Publications Edit

See also: Morning Musume Publications

Works Edit

Milestones Edit

Kohaku Uta Gassen youngest participant – 12 year old Kago Ai from December 31, 2000 (51st) until December 31, 2007, when Hagiwara Mai of ℃-ute at age 11, broke that 7-year record.

youngest participant – 12 year old Kago Ai from December 31, 2000 (51st) until December 31, 2007, when Hagiwara Mai of ℃-ute at age