Japanese singer Mahiru to perform unreleased songs at S’pore concert, hopes to visit Gardens by the Bay

Japanese singer-songwriter Mahiru to hold first solo Singapore concert at Victoria Theatre, hopes to connect with local fans

For many people, putting complicated feelings into words can be difficult.

Japanese singer-songwriter Mahiru, however, has found a way to work through hers by turning them into lyrics.

She first found her footing performing live on the streets and sharing covers on TikTok, before releasing her breakout single ‘Blue Star’ in 2021.

Nearly six years into her career, Mahiru remains eager to push herself creatively and connect with listeners beyond Japan.

Now, she is bringing her ‘Mahiru ONE-MAN ASIA TOUR 2026-2027 Auralisia’ to Singapore for the first time, following stops in Taipei and Hong Kong.

‘Auralisia’ is a coined term combining ‘Aura’, ‘Lyric’, and ‘Florisia’, the title of the tour’s theme song. Centred on the idea of “the fragrance of a special flower”, the tour aims to leave behind a distinct memory, or “fragrance”, in each city.

Continues to grow as an artist after signing with Warner Music Japan

In January this year, Mahiru made her official major label debut with Warner Music Japan, a milestone that has pushed her to explore her craft more deeply.

“Because I’ve been given the opportunity to experience things I had never encountered before, I’ve become far more conscious of where my current abilities and knowledge stand,” she shared with MS News during a Zoom interview.

As part of her label debut, she digitally released the single ‘Hyakunichisou’, which means ‘Zinnia’, on 28 Jan.

Mahiru also considers the zinnia to be the flower that best represents her, as it symbolises “an unchanging heart” and “happiness”.

For Mahiru, that symbolism serves as a reminder to stay grounded amid the changes in her life and career.

I want to keep that sentiment carved into my heart as a personal anchor, never forgetting to convey love and gratitude to those close to me, those I hold dear, and all my fans.

Beyond the values she holds dear, Mahiru also draws on her personal emotions when making music.

Her latest single ‘Butter’ captures feelings she might otherwise keep to herself. While she isn’t naturally outspoken about her emotions, she shared that songwriting gives those bottled-up feelings a place to live.

Singapore fans can expect unreleased songs at upcoming concert

After meeting fans across Asia through her ‘Auralisia’ tour, Mahiru is now looking forward to performing for her Singapore listeners.

“What I’m looking forward to most is meeting everyone at my very first solo concert there,” she said. “I genuinely cannot wait to share the exact same space and experience these songs together with the people who listen to my music.”

In keeping with the tour’s floral theme, Mahiru teased that the Singapore stop will feature a specially prepared floral concept, complete with stage production designed to evoke its fragrance.

And there’s another surprise in store for concertgoers.

“I’m planning to perform brand-new songs that haven’t been released anywhere yet,” she revealed. “I can’t wait to see the expressions on everyone’s faces the very first moment they hear these songs live in the venue.”

If her schedule allows, Mahiru also hopes to squeeze in some sightseeing while she’s here. One place on her list is the OCBC Skyway at Gardens by the Bay, which she spotted during an earlier trip but has yet to walk across.

“The moment I saw it, I knew I wanted to walk across it one day,” she said.

Challenges herself to connect with overseas fans through music

Beyond Singapore, Mahiru’s eagerness to connect with overseas audiences has also pushed her beyond her comfort zone.

At her Hong Kong show, she took on the challenge of rapping in Cantonese while performing ‘Lost Line’, her collaboration with Hong Kong artist Billy Choi.

“I rehearsed it repeatedly; it was honestly quite difficult!” Mahiru recalled. “But the audience erupted with so much energy and enthusiasm that it made all that practice completely worth it.”

Beyond mastering the pronunciation, Mahiru also took the time to translate and understand Billy’s lyrics so she could bring her own emotions into the performance.

“That allowed me to pour my genuine feelings into the performance, singing on that stage with the hope that the message would truly resonate with everyone.”

While learning another language has helped Mahiru connect with overseas audiences, she is equally touched when fans sing along in her native tongue.

“It amazes me how much Japanese our overseas fans know,” she said, adding that hearing the entire venue sing along to ‘Fragrance’ fills her with “an overwhelming sense of happiness”.

Mahiru hopes to sing an entire song while doing Pilates one day

Her dedication to singing also extends beyond the recording studio and stage.

Mahiru has been practising Pilates for seven years, and even incorporates vocal practice into her workouts.

While she has yet to attempt singing an entire song while doing Pilates, she hopes to pull off the challenge during a live show one day.

That might be something fans can look forward to in the future, but for now, there’s still plenty to be excited about at Mahiru’s first solo Singapore concert at Victoria Theatre on 29 Nov, so be sure to get your tickets here.

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