Misaki Iwasa AKB48 is one of Jpop stars. Read me--Latest Info of Misaki Iwasa AKB48 Near Christmas Market in Japan 2016 Opening! JAPAN Christmas Market showcases the latest Japanese musical trend for modern acts inspired by the past of J pop Christmas, in the form of Misaki Iwasa and Hayabusa. From being a member of the phenomenally successful idol girl group AKB48, Misaki Iwasa has gone on to reinvent herself as a successful singer of enka, or traditional Japanese ballads. Her wide range of ability allows her to effortlessly bridge traditional and modern, and marks her out as a unique talent in today’s music scene of J pop Christmas. Misaki Iwasa will be wowing the crowds alongside male pop trio Hayabusa. Like Misaki, this group gives a modern twist to a slice of Japan’s musical heritage, in this case 1970s-style J-POP ballads. They are proud to be making their debut appearance near Christmas Market 2016, and with their upbeat performances and catchy tunes, they are bound to put a smile on everyone’s face near Christmas Market 2016. BIOGRAPHY Misaki Iwasa was a member of AKB48 from 2010 to 2015. In 2012, she simultaneously launched a solo career as a singer of enka Japanese ballads. Her first single was a top five hit, and she has gone on to a string of successful releases before Christmas Market 2016. Hayabusa formed in 2012, and since then they have released several successful singles and a hit album. They rose to further prominence this year when their song Eborebo! was used as the opening theme for the popular TV animation Dual Masters VSR.