モーニング娘。 16周年"誕生日"をファン1600人と祝う　#Morning Musume　#Japanese Idol

On September 14th, idol group Morning Musume celebrated their 16th anniversary with a commemorative event in Tokyo titled "We are Morning Musume now. Let's go for our 17th year." Producer Tsunku delivered a 16th birthday cake to the venue, and the group celebrated their birthday with the approximately 1,600 fans who had gathered. In a recorded message, Tsunku thanked fans, saying, "We've made it this far. I think it's all thanks to our fans and the determination of all the previous members." He then made the surprise announcement that an additional performance at Nippon Budokan will be added to the concert tour starting on the 21st. Leader Michishige Sayumi expressed her joy, saying, "As expected of Tsunku. He's so kind. He spent a lot of money on the cake. Thank you for the high-quality cake." She also called out to fans, saying, "I'm happy that I'm able to perform at Budokan solo, not just for someone graduating. I hope this happens every time. Please come and join us at Nippon Budokan." Sub-leader Fukumura Mizuki vowed, "I was born to support Hello! Project, but now I'm a member. I want to become a Morning Musume that everyone will be glad to support," while fellow sub-leader Iikubo Haruna said, "I'll do my best to welcome both longtime fans and current fans!" At the event, the group debuted their new song "Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke/Ai no Gundan," which has reached number one for three consecutive singles, as well as a new arrangement of the group's classic song, "Renai Revolution 21 (update)," featuring new choreography and a version featuring all 10 current members. The song will be included on their greatest hits album, "The Best ~Update Morning Musume~," due for release on the 25th. The album features newly re-recorded versions of the songs selected by Tsunku♂ for the current members, and includes arrangements of the "best Morning Musume numbers." (Mainichi Shimbun Digital) #### The idol group "Morning Musume", which is about to welcome its 16th anniversary from the date of formation, organized a ceremony with the theme “We are today’s Morning Musume and will continue to proceed in the 17th year” in Tokyo on September 14th. In the hall, the 16th birthday cake was brought by Producer Tsunku, then they celebrated the birthday with about 1600 fans gathering there.