Billboard Live Taipei Opens: Grand Opening Performance by Mika Nakashima Brings Venue to Life

Credo Holdings Co., Ltd., a hospitality company (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichi Shirai), opened “Billboard Live TAIPEI” on the seventh floor of “ATT 4 FUN” in Taipei’s Xinyi District on Nov. 18, 2025. The opening performances were headlined by Mika Nakashima, with all four stages across two shows completely sold out. She also took part in the venue’s opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, organized by the group company Taiwan Credo Entertainment.

“Billboard Live TAIPEI” held its opening ceremony on Nov. 18. The ceremony featured opening artist Mika Nakashima, Masato Kitaguchi, Executive Producer of Billboard Live TAIPEI and Credo CEO Koichi Shirai.

In addition to the ribbon-cutting, commemorative gifts were presented. Mika Nakashima commented, “It is a great honor to be invited to perform the very first show at this memorable venue.” Shirai gifted her with “Kaki (Persimmon),” a glass art piece by Ruri Kobo, explaining, “The word “Kaki” (柿 – persimmon) shares the same pronunciation as “Kaki”‘嘉来 – good fortune to come.’ We chose this piece as a wish for continued good luck and harmony for her.”

During the opening performance, Mika Nakashima stepped onto the stage barefoot and offered a deep bow. She greeted the audience in Chinese—“大家好，我是中島美嘉(Hello everyone, I’m Mika Nakashima!)”—which immediately brought the venue to an eruption of cheers, marking a brilliant and fitting opening for Billboard Live TAIPEI. The show began gently with her signature song “Hanataba,” followed by a series of beloved hits including “Sakura-iro Mau Koro,” “Glamorous Sky” and “Love is Ecstasy.”

Between songs, she commented on the dishes served at the tables, chatted with guests in the front rows, and exchanged high-five moments with fans—fully enjoying the intimate atmosphere that only Billboard Live TAIPEI can offer, where the stage and audience are uniquely close. One guest commented, “I can’t believe I was able to see Mika Nakashima this close—this was truly the best performance of my life, something I will never forget. The food and drinks were also excellent.”

At Billboard Live TAIPEI, the cuisine is supervised by Chef Yoshifumi Kishigami, a French chef with 35 years of experience in Japanese hotel restaurants, while the alcohol program is overseen by Mr. Hsu Chen-Hsuan, champion of the Suntory Cocktail Competition in Taiwan. Together, they ensure that the venue delivers top-quality experiences in both music and dining. “Billboard Live TAIPEI” is set to host a diverse lineup of international performances, featuring artists such as Nathan East, Vivian Hsu (Xu Ruo Xuan), Do As Infinity, Sunwoo Jung-a (鮮于貞娥), Joanna Wang (王若琳), Andrew Chen (陳勢安) and Eric Martin (Mr. Big), among many others.