Nogizaka46 Issues Caution Regarding "Celebratory Flowers"—Expresses Gratitude While Reaffirming Rules and Declining Individual Mentions

On September 11, 2025, the official websites of Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, and Hinatazaka46 simultaneously issued a notice regarding "celebratory flowers" (such as stand flowers and dressing room flowers) sent by fans to members. While expressing gratitude for the fans' continued support, the announcement explained that there has been an increase in excessive demands on members and staff, conflicts among fans, and issues with vendors regarding the collection and setup of these flowers. Although they will continue to accept celebratory flowers that comply with the guidelines set for each venue, they clarified a policy to generally refrain from featuring individual celebratory flowers on members' blogs to prevent trouble. Nogizaka46 has previously detailed rules during past tours, such as "prohibition of bringing in," "mandatory arrangement for collection," and "removal of excessive decorations," and this announcement serves as a reaffirmation and enforcement of these practices. Fans are urged to: (1) always check the latest information for each event, (2) arrange and collect flowers through florists or artificial flower shops, (3) consider the size and decoration, and (4) refrain from requesting specific placements or mentions on blogs. Moving forward, a gifting approach that emphasizes "balance, safety, and sustainability" will be essential.