Ayumi Hamasaki has announced that the final date of her Asia Tour 2025: I Am Ayu -ep. II- has been cancelled, bringing an early close to a tour that represented her long-awaited return to large-scale performances across the region. The Macau show, scheduled for January 10th 2026, was cancelled following discussions between Avex and the local organisers. No further details were provided.
In messages shared to Instagram, Hamasaki described the news as “heartbreaking” and apologised to fans across Asia who had supported the tour. She noted that the team had hoped to conclude the run with a full arena finale, and expressed regret that two consecutive shows—Shanghai and now Macau—were unable to proceed.
“For those who always support Ayumi Hamasaki, I must share very heartbreaking news”, she wrote in Japanese. “The fact that this tour must end without delivering its grand finale is something that the entire team and crew deeply regret”.
The singer added that fans holding tickets for the cancelled Shanghai and Macau dates would receive priority access to tickets for her arena tour planned for 2026. “We will do everything within our power to ensure that your feelings of disappointment are not in vain”, she said.
In a separate English post, Hamasaki reiterated her apology and told fans: “I will never give up on the future. Our bond is eternal”.
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Hamasaki also addressed the growing tension within fan communities following the Shanghai cancellation, urging TA members not to blame one another. She said she was focused on preparing for her annual Countdown Live at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, emphasising unity among performers, crew and fans. She added that she had received messages from fans in China who had planned to travel to Japan for future shows, writing that the team would “deliver double the support at CDL on your behalf”.
The Macau cancellation follows a turbulent month for Japanese performers in mainland China, where several concerts and events involving Japanese artists have been halted or postponed. Hamasaki did not reference political issues in her comments, remaining consistent with earlier statements that avoided speculation about the circumstances behind the cancellations.
