Riho Sayashi on the Strength of ‘Not Pushing Too Hard,’ Learned After Walking Away from Idol Stardom at 17: Billboard Japan Women in Music Interview

Billboard | 12.11.2026 20:35
Riho Sayashi spoke with Billboard Japan for the latest installment of its Women in Music interview series. The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry is one of the highlights of Japan‘s WIM project.