On the heels of their World Tour announcement, J-Pop boy band Travis Japan are back with another upbeat single for their fans across the world to enjoy. “Sweetest Tune” releases today via Universal Music Japan / Capitol Music and can be streamed /
The song is featured in popular Japanese TV drama Tokyo Tower, starring Ren Nagase of King & Prince and Genta Matsuda of Travis Japan. Based on Kaori Ekuni's sensational hit novel “Tokyo Tower”
published in 2001, the same-titled drama depicts the beautiful but unforgivable love between Toru Kojima, a 21-year-old medical student, and his wife Shifumi Asano, who is more than 20 years his senior. In the drama, Genta plays Koji Ohara, who is a friend of Toru from school. When Koji finds out that Toru has been seeing Shifumi repeatedly, he is inspired to start his own love with Kimiko Kawano, a housewife and mom of the daughter whom he tutors.
Starting with a delightful whistle that seamlessly transitions into a pulsating beat drop, “Sweetest Tune” is driven by playful instrumentation that sets the stage for an energetic and engaging experience. Featuring both English and Japanese lyrics, the pop song is dynamic and bold, demonstrating the best of what Travis Japan has to offer. Each member takes turns showcasing their vocal talents, and the group harmonizes beautifully in unison.
When asked about “Sweetest Tune”, the band shared, “The song will let you know a new side of Travis Japan. It is a pop tune giving of a feeling of maturity. The choreo to this song is both technical and
catchy, with a music video based on a comic storyline that includes some shared house-like scenes in addition to dance. We hope it will introduce you to a new side of Travis Japan!”
The vibrant music video brilliantly encapsulates the song's infectious energy, highlighting the band's slick dance moves and charismatic presence. Set in their communal band house, the boys join forces to transform their chaotic living space. Bursting with color and joy, this visual delight is sure to captivate fans worldwide.
This summer, the band will appear in the upcoming sixth season of the Netflix docuseries ‘Ride On Time,’ giving an inside look into the group’s world and the J-Pop universe as a whole. Fans can watch Travis Japan’s episodes on July 2nd and July 9th.
In the fall, Travis Japan will embark on a journey to enchant global fans with their high-energy performances on the Travis Japan World Tour 2024 'Road To A.' The tour will include select dates in Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York City, with tickets for the US and both Hong Kong dates selling out in minutes.
Photographs by TRAVIS JAPAN