SINGAPORE - Another day, another international celebrity spotted in Singapore.

J-pop star Ayumi Hamasaki, who is holding her first solo concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 5, arrived in town on July 3.

According to photos and videos posted on social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu, TikTok and Instagram on July 3, the 46-year-old was spotted at Marina Bay Sands and Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.

Dressed in black and wearing a hat and scarf, the Japanese singer was seen in one video with her entourage and staff members walking around The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and waving at fans who recognised her.

She was also sighted looking at the food stalls at Lau Pa Sat.

Ayumi Hamasaki (Official), an account run by her team, shared on Instagram Stories on July 3 a video of Hamasaki toasting her staff after buying several glasses of beer.

“Hello Singapore TA. I can’t wait to see you all,” said the caption. TA refers to Team Ayu, her official fan club.

Hamasaki, known as Ayu to her fans, also took to Instagram Stories on July 4 and shared a voice letter addressed to them.

“I heard that you guys were waiting and all lined up at the airport today,” she said in English. “I’m so sorry that I couldn’t meet you guys. I just didn’t know... Don’t worry, I’ll see you guys tomorrow (at the concert). Have a good rest.”

Hamasaki’s Singapore show is part of her Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2025: I Am Ayu - Ep.II, which kicked off in Tokyo on April 8. Her upcoming stops include Taipei as well as Japanese cities Hiroshima, Osaka, Sendai and Fukuoka.