Chart-topping Japanese band, Arashi, have just announced their return to the music scene with a freshly minted song, their first in nearly five years. The band reigns as one of Japan's most influential and dominant pop groups for over two decades but had been on hiatus since 2020. The upcoming release, still shrouded in mystery, set off ripples of ecstatic anticipation among their colossal fanbase spread around the world.

In Japan, pop culture forms an integral slice of daily life, and music groups like Arashi have deeply influenced Japanese pop culture. Fans are known for their deep commitment and enthusiasm, often buying multiple copies of singles and albums to aid their favorite bands in topping charts. Hence, news of Arashi's return after such a long hiatus is a significant cultural event in Japan.

In comparison, US and EU also have a strong fan culture for music bands. However, the passion and loyalty observed in Japanese fans, often expressed through tangible actions like purchasing merchandise and attending concerts, can be more intense. The hiatus and return of a band, like One Direction in the US or ABBA in Europe, would ignite an equivalent range of emotions among their respective fanbases.