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| Goodbye For Now: Chinhoza to Cease Activities After August Show |
Formed just last year in November 2023, Chinhoza kicked off as an eight-member collective under the experimental umbrella of TOKYO PINK, bringing together a unique blend of J-pop edge and poetic visuals. Fast forward to now, they’re down to four members—and this summer’s show at Otokoro Teitou (音処・手刀) will be their final bow for the foreseeable future.
The Reason Behind the "Tanma"
According to the official statement, this isn’t a sad breakup, but more of a “tanma” (Japanese slang for a time-out). The decision came after all members felt a growing desire to level up their individual skills and explore new creative paths.
“We’ve overcome loads since debuting, but each of us started chasing new goals. For the sake of both the group and our personal growth, we’ve decided to take a proper breather,” TOKYO PINK shared in a heartfelt message.
So yeah—no drama, no scandals. Just a bunch of talented folks off to chase new dreams.
【椿宝座の活動に関するお知らせ】 pic.twitter.com/1sOt6Kk16w
— 椿宝座 (@chinhoza_jap) June 12, 2025
Where Are They Off To?
Here’s the lowdown on what the current members will be doing post-hiatus:
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Yorutsubaki Konan (夜椿娘男), the group’s enigmatic dark indigo rep, is graduating for good to pursue a career in makeup artistry.
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Sentsubaki Mayu (千椿真夢), aka Rose Pink, will carry on juggling idol life as she stays active in ZOCX, the spin-off of Oomori’s iconic group ZOC.
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Shirotsubaki Meimei (白椿明溟) and Yotsubaki Reihi (世椿玲灯) are both sticking around with TOKYO PINK, though their exact future projects are still under wraps.
Fans can breathe a bit easier knowing three out of four members will still be in the spotlight one way or another.
For those who only recently stumbled across them—Chinhoza was a genre-bending idol experiment born in Tokyo, blending classic J-pop charm with a surreal, almost theatrical flair. Their full group name 椿宝座 translates loosely to “Camellia Throne,” and every member had their own unique colour and poetic alias. Imagine visual kei meets idolcore, with some literary spice thrown in.
They debuted with 8 members, many using the stylised “Tsubaki” (椿) naming scheme. The original lineup included:
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Tsubakisora Kon (Oribe Green)
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Tsubakie Kota (Poppy Red)
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Tsubakimochi Namu (Sky Blue)
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Tsubaki Rui (Lemon Yellow)
All of whom have since graduated or left over the past year, one by one.
Even Yotsubaki Reihi, Small Purple, took a brief leave in August 2024 before rejoining a couple of months later.
Apart from their co-ed setup (rare in idolland), Chinhoza prided themselves on lyrical storytelling, and moody, often melancholic performances that resonated with fans looking for something a bit off the beaten path. They weren’t here to just be cute—they had something to say, whether in choreo, costume, or song.
End of an Era or Just a Breather?
For a group that’s been around less than two years, Chinhoza definitely made their mark on the alt-idol scene. While the indefinite hiatus is a blow to fans who were hoping for a longer run, it’s clear this was a move made from love, not burnout.
If anything, it might just be a new beginning in disguise. Between Mayu continuing in ZOCX, and the rest still under TOKYO PINK’s wing, don’t count any of them out just yet.
So here’s to their final stage in August—bring tissues, wear pink (or purple or indigo or white), and let them know they mattered.
🎤 Chinhoza’s Final Live Info:
📅 28 August 2025 (Thursday)
📍 Otokoro Teitou (音処 手刀), Ikebukuro, Tokyo
🎟️ Last chance to see them as a full unit—don’t sleep on it.