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BTS V relishes ramen and tonkatsu during Japan trip - see pics

Updated On: 23 April, 2026 12:41 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Korean band BTS held performances for its world tour "Arirang" at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 17th and 18th April. The performance happened in country after a hiatus of 7 years. After a hit tour, Kim Taehyung, V, shared a photo dump from BTS Japan tour, capturing backstage moments, street explorations, and indulging in Japanese delicacies.

BTS V Japan tour dump

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BTS V Japan tour dump
BTS returned to Japan after 7 years and got a grand welcome from ARMYs. The group members thanked fans for their continued support and said they had missed performing in Tokyo.

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BTS returned to Japan after 7 years and got a grand welcome from ARMYs. The group members thanked fans for their continued support and said they had missed performing in Tokyo.

After the concert, V posted a carousel of pictures from his trip, which has raked millions of likes within hours.

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After the concert, V posted a carousel of pictures from his trip, which has raked millions of likes within hours.

Band members Suga, J-Hope, and Jimin were spotted arriving back at Gimpo Airport in Seoul on April 18, 2026, indicating that the other members, RM, Jin, V, and Jungkook, are still in Japan. 

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Band members Suga, J-Hope, and Jimin were spotted arriving back at Gimpo Airport in Seoul on April 18, 2026, indicating that the other members, RM, Jin, V, and Jungkook, are still in Japan. 

Old high-energy hip-hop hits like Not Today and MIC Drop were performed by the members at the BTS Japan concert 2026. However, the evening’s apex was defined by Body to Body, the first track of their new album ARIRANG. 

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Old high-energy hip-hop hits like Not Today and MIC Drop were performed by the members at the BTS Japan concert 2026. However, the evening’s apex was defined by Body to Body, the first track of their new album ARIRANG. 

V looks like a million bucks on-stage. He donned a jacket, bandana and cherry red gloves. He paired the look with stylish chain and sunglasses.

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V looks like a million bucks on-stage. He donned a jacket, bandana and cherry red gloves. He paired the look with stylish chain and sunglasses.

V is seen at backstage in a striking performance look, dressed in an all-black leather outfit detailed with buckles, straps, and metallic accents.

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V is seen at backstage in a striking performance look, dressed in an all-black leather outfit detailed with buckles, straps, and metallic accents.

After the electrifying performance, he was seen exploring Japan as he returned to country after a while.

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After the electrifying performance, he was seen exploring Japan as he returned to country after a while.

After the tour, V was seen enjoying a quiet meal at a cozy Japanese eatery. Captured from behind, he is focused on his bowl of ramen, holding a spoon as he savours the broth.

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After the tour, V was seen enjoying a quiet meal at a cozy Japanese eatery. Captured from behind, he is focused on his bowl of ramen, holding a spoon as he savours the broth.

Kim Taehyung is seen enjoying a wholesome Japanese meal at a cozy restaurant. He holds a bowl of rice with chopsticks, while his table is filled with dishes like crispy tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), finely shredded cabbage salad, a bowl of warm miso soup.

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Kim Taehyung is seen enjoying a wholesome Japanese meal at a cozy restaurant. He holds a bowl of rice with chopsticks, while his table is filled with dishes like crispy tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), finely shredded cabbage salad, a bowl of warm miso soup.

V looks aw-dorable as he puts on a duck cap and clicks polaroid pics. He is a true-blue Pokemon fan and his previous glimpses from park in this cap proved it.

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V looks aw-dorable as he puts on a duck cap and clicks polaroid pics. He is a true-blue Pokemon fan and his previous glimpses from park in this cap proved it.

V is seen enjoying a serene moment on the streets of Japan on a rainy night. Holding a black umbrella, he stands by a quiet, glistening road soaking in the calm, late-night urban vibe during his time in Japan.

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V is seen enjoying a serene moment on the streets of Japan on a rainy night. Holding a black umbrella, he stands by a quiet, glistening road soaking in the calm, late-night urban vibe during his time in Japan.

BTS members are next scheduled to perform in El Paso (US), Mexico City (Mexico), Stanford (US), and Las Vegas (US) throughout May.

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BTS members are next scheduled to perform in El Paso (US), Mexico City (Mexico), Stanford (US), and Las Vegas (US) throughout May.

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