Namie Joshihatsu Kumiai logo (2019-2025)
LumiUnion (ルミユニオン), formerly known as Namie Joshihatsu Kumiai (浪江女子発組合; Jyoshihatsu Association Namie), is currently an eight-member Japanese idol girl group produced by Momoiro Clover Z member, Sasaki Ayaka, under Stardust Promotion.
The group is made up of talents from STARDUST PLANET and members who have had concurrent positions in B.O.L.T, Awww!, AMEFURASSHI, CROWN POP, and Stapla Kenkyusei.
The original line-up was revealed at the "Reconstruction Namie Town Tokaichi Festival" in Namie Town on November 24, 2019.
On March 29, 2025, the group announced that they would be changing their name. The new name would be revealed at a later date.[1]
On June 28, 2025, it was announced that the new group name had been decided to be LumiUnion.[2]
On December 28, 2025, it was announced that the group would disband at the end of April 2026.[3]
Group Origin[]
On March 11, 2019, Sasaki Ayaka of Momoiro Clover Z visited schools in Namie and realised that it had been 8 years since the Great Japan Earthquake.
She grew a desire to help the residents through idol activities, to bring warm smiles to the people.
Members[]
Current Members[]
- Sasaki Ayaka (佐々木彩夏; Pink) (Founding Member; Concurrent member of Momoiro Clover Z)
- Naito Luna (内藤るな; Green) (Founding Member)
- Harima Kana (播磨かな; Orange) (Joined July 18, 2021)
- Tanaka Saho (田中咲帆; Purple) (Joined November 11, 2023)
- Yuzuki Mia (雪月心愛; White) (Joined November 11, 2023)
- Rina (里菜; Blue) (Joined March 29, 2024)
- Chihama Moana (千浜もあな; Red) (Joined November 11, 2023)
- Aoyama Nanoha (青山菜花; Yellow) (Joined November 11, 2023)
Former Members[]
- Takai Chiho (高井千帆) (Founding Member; Graduated April 9, 2023)
- Aira (愛来) (Founding Member; Graduated October 1, 2023)
- Ichikawa Yuzuki (市川優月) (Founding Member; Graduated October 1, 2023)
- Kojima Hana (小島はな) (Founding Member; Graduated October 1, 2023)
- Suzuki Moeka (鈴木萌花) (Founding Member; Graduated October 1, 2023)
Timeline[]
Discography[]
As LumiUnion[]
Digital Singles[]
- [2025.07.23] We are the One
- [2025.09.12] Natsukoi Zensen (ナツコイ前線; Summer Love Frontline)
As Namie Joshihatsu Kumiai[]
Albums[]
- [2022.02.23] Hanasaki mu (花咲む; Blooming Flowers)
EPs[]
- [2024.12.04] Aini Itte Iidesuka (会いに行っていいですか; May I come and see you?)
Digital Singles[]
- [2020.02.29] Namie no Wa / Aruke Aruke (なみえのわ / あるけあるけ; The me of Namie / Keep Walking)
- [2020.05.22] Miraiiro no Hana (ミライイロの花; Future-Colored Flower)
- [2020.11.25] Tsunagaru, Unmei / Mata Kimi to. (つながる、ウンメイ / またキミと。; Connected, Fate / With You again.)
- [2022.02.04] Oubaitouri Yumemonogatari (桜梅桃李夢物語; The Dream Story of Plum and Peach)
- [2022.02.21] Harenohi no Ashiato (ハレノヒの足跡; Footprints of a fine day)
- [2023.05.31] Sakura Nagashi (桜流し; Flowing Cherry Blossoms)
- [2024.07.26] Iromusubi (いろむすび; Colorful Knot)
- [2024.11.20] Aini Itte Iidesuka (会いに行っていいですか; May I come and see you?)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- They are based in Namie, a town in Fukushima.
As Namie Joshihatsu Kumiai[]
- Their catchphrase is "Let the wind from Namie reach you" (浪江発の風に乗せて、あなたに届きますように).
- Their image color is cosmos, the flower of Namie town.
- Fans of the group are called Union Members (組合員).