Tsubaki Fakutori – a.k.a. Camellia Factory – is a J-Pop girl group formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2015. Formed under the Hello! Project umbrella, Tsubaki Fakutori is a sister group to Magnolia Factory. Initially, the group featured six members, but they have continued to expand over the years and the line-up has included up to 12 members. When Tsubaki Fakutori debuted, Riko Yamagishi became the group’s leader while Risa Ogata was announced as their sub-leader. They released their debut single, “Seishun Manmannaka,” in September 2015, followed three months later by the single “Kedakaku Sakihokore.” In May 2016, they released their debut EP Tsubaki Fakutori Sound + Vision Vol. 1. In 2017, the group – now featuring nine members - released several Top Five singles - “Hatsukoi Sunrise” and “Shukatsu Sensation” – and were honored with the Best Newcomer Award from Japan Cable Awards, and the Japan Record Awards. Tsubaki Fakutori released their debut album First Bloom (2018), which reached Number Six on the Japanese Albums chart. The album featured four Top 5 singles including two that reached Number 2 on the singles chart: “Teion Yaked” and “Date no Hi wa Nido Kurai Shower Shite Dekaketai.” Tsubaki Fakutori’s 2021 sophomore album, 2nd Step, was also a success, but the group’s sub-leader Risa Ogata left the line-up and was replaced by four new members, bringing the total to 12. In June 2022, Tsubaki Fakutori returned with the Adorenarin Dame EP.