Sai Sai Jaran Jaran is an official series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON where the members of all-female band SILEN SIREN leave it to their curiosity to visit different hot spots in Japan. From this second installment onwards, the members will each individually visit the places they’re interested in going.
Our top batter for #2 is the band’s leader and drummer, Hinanchu. She was born in Tokyo, but she realised there are so many streets in the capital she has never visited before. So she took it upon herself to head to Tsukishima which is somewhere not that familiar to her.
The first stop she happened upon was Sumiyoshi Shrine. Going to shrines is a regular hobby for Hinanchu; when the band heads on tour in Japan, she finds herself visiting shrines of each region as a morning activity. Sumiyoshi Shrine is located in Tsukudajima which is within walking distance of Tsukishima.
Being located in Tsukudajima―which is known as the birthplace of tsukudani, or food boiled down in soy―the shrine was situated at the entrance of a port during the Edo Period. It gained faith amongst many people including those in the shipping industry and wholesale stores associated with them as a holy place for security and protection at sea.
Whenever Hinanchu goes to a shrine she always collections a goshuin shrine stamp for her goshuincho stamp book which she brought on this visit too!
Her stamp book began at Ise Grand Shrine which she visited with her spirituality fortune-teller friend CHIE. She collected two stamps on this trip: one for Sumiyoshi Shrine and one for Ryuu Shrine which was in close proximity.
Hinanchu never fails to get herself an omikuji when she goes to a shrine, which are strips of paper that tell your fortune. “It’s good to pray for what you wish for when opening an omikuji,” she kindly taught us.
Right now, she’s thinking of moving house, so she asked the question in her mind whether it’s a good idea to move or not while opening her fortune.
Her result was chu-kichi, or ‘Middle Blessing,’ which is only one off the highest good fortune. Regarding whether to move or not, the fortune gave her a subtle answer: she can if she likes but there’s no rush. Perhaps it’s not time to move yet?
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
TEL: 03-5548-1508
Address: 1-1-14 Tsukuda, Chuo, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 (until 16:30 from October 1 to February 28)
Website: http://www.sumiyoshijinja.or.jp
After finishing up at the shrine, the next place on the list was Tsukishima Monja Street. Tsukishima has a staggering 75 shops serving monja (also monjayaki), which is a pan-fried batter made with various ingredients.
The restaurant Hinanchu stopped by was Okame Hyottoko. Okame are popular monja makers, boasting three shops in Tsukishima. They order in fresh ingredients from markets and serve up classic monja and monja with a twist.
Sauces and mayonnaise aren’t Hinanchu’s strong point. Although she was born in Tokyo, she’s very rarely eaten monja before. Her aim on this trip is to become able to explain to people exactly what monja is all about!
She begins making her monja.
She ordered the ‘Mochi Mentaiko’ (¥1,400). When cooking monja, you first lay out your ingredients on the iron plate and then chop up the vegetables with spatulas. “I bet people skilled at making monja are popular,” she comments. You’re plenty popular!
After spreading the ingredients out into a round shape, you form a well in the middle and pour in your batter. Hinanchu performed skillfully without ripping the well! Next, you fry it as it is, and once it’s browned you’re done.
Add cheese to make it stringy. Delicious♡
She also had fun challenging herself to frying the ‘Mix Ten’ okonomiyaki (¥1,100). It’s quite a skill to execute.
They also have Salted Beef Ribs (¥1,200) and Beef Tan Butter (¥1,200) on the teppanyaki menu too.
Meat is Hinanchu’s favourite kind of food, so she was very excited!
Okame cater to customers from around the world with their multilingual menus. You can get a menu in English, Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. They even have free Wi-Fi which travelers and tourists in Japan will be happy with.
Hinanchu was very satisfied getting to eat so much! So, can you explain what monja are now?
“Monja is a food to make with people in a circle and add ingredients you want to eat. It was a wonderful dish that will have you getting along with someone through that joint-effort!”
“Tsukishima is a town I haven’t visited that much even though I live in Tokyo. When my foreign friends come I want to take them there!” exclaims Hinanchu. The Tsukishima trip ended with much satisfaction and a full belly.
Look forward to the next installment of Sai Sai Jaran Jaran. Which member will it be next and where will they be going?
■Information
Okame Hyottoko
Address: 3-8-10 Tsukishima, Chuo, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3531-3500
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:30 (L.O.22:00)
Closed: Mondays (Unless a national holiday, in which case it will be closed the following day)
Website: http://www.monjya-okame.jp
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SILENT SIREN
SILENT SIREN is a four-member all-female band consisting of vocalist & guitarist Sumire “Suu” Yoshida, drummer Hinako “Hinanchu” Umemura, bassist Aina “Ainyan” Yamauchi, keyboardist Yukako “Yukarun” Kurosaka. The band were founded in 2010 by Umemura and Yoshida who are former models. In 2015, they performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, making them the fastest Japanese all-female band in history to perform there after their major debut. Their album GIRLS POWER is selling to huge success. For the latest information, head on over to their official website: http://silent-siren.com/
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All-female band SILENT SIREN announced a new article feature on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON in February. In this new series they leave it to their curiosity and visit different hot spots in Japan. For the first entry, they headed to Dancing Crab, a popular restaurant where you can enjoy eating seafood with your hands. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this place an‘eating attraction’!
Before sitting down to eat the food, wash your hands with the handwash machine in the restaurant. The machine is decorated with a pink coloured ribbon curtain(until 4/15) and serves as a premonition of the ‘eating festival’ that’s about to start. Upon arriving at their seats, the nimble staff quickly laid out a sheet which bears the restaurant’s logo. The rolled paper sheets do not make everything look disorderly – they conceal the table in an instant. There’s a thrilling feeling to it as if watching some kind of magic show. Plates do not arrive. Instead, this sheet is where each piece of food will be placed! When the drinks arrived, the lights dimmed, and high-tension music began playing. It was as if something was about to happen – all four of them had bewildered looks on their faces. When the lights changed do something like that of being in a club, the staff member, dressed in a skirt, suddenly turned into a dancer and began performing. The customers and staff become one, and for just this one moment, everybody in there became party people! Dance time strikes once every hour, so if you’re there you’ll definitely be able to experience it. In any case, their dancing was agile and skillful. SILENT SIREN raised their drinks and enjoyed the dance too. Their pre-meal mood rose to excitement. Suu: “The sudden performance surrounded the customers and really took me by surprise, but it felt like I was at a diner overseas.” Ainyan: “They have crab headbands too! Besides the food the entertainment is exciting as well.” The staff gave a high-five and came to the table. Yukarun: “It’s like enjoying an attraction!” Hinanchu: “You can share a fun and exciting time together so being at a table with friends will deepen your relationship more.” After dance time, the first item of the lunch course arrived – a classic Caeser salad. Cheese is sprinkled all over. Time to eat! Of course, the salad is eaten by hand too. Yukarun: “It might be easier to eat with your hands than with a fork. Perhaps it’s because the lettuce is big, so it’s easy to grab.” The lettuce even looks crunchy. Biting into it lets out a crisp sound. The lunch menu set comes with pasta, potatoes and all-you-can eat bread. Today's bread comes in two flavours: plain and garlic. Flavors change depends on the day. Everything is brought to tables on a serving trolley by stuff carrying. It even came with soup. Then, the main dish arrived! The combo bag for the lunch meal “Ichioshi! Zeitaku Zuwaigani Course” (¥2,778) is released excitingly onto the table from a vinyl bag. Steam rose into the air together with a hearty fragrance of seafood and spicy sauce. Each of the members clapped involuntarily as their five senses were tickled. There are 4 kinds of sauce. They went with the popular signature sauce. It’s an original Cajun sauce combination of onion, garlic and Cajun spice infused tomato puree mixed with fish sauce (the secret ingredient). All that’s left was to tuck in. Yukarun was fixated on Suu who took apart the crab with real skill. Yukarun: “Mm! It’s quite hot, isn’t it?” Ainyan: “Look, look. My hands are covered in sauce (laughs). I wanna go back to being a kid again.” As well as snow crab, they also include milky crab and watarigani. The variety of crabs change each time. Hinanchu: “I wonder what kind of crab this is?” Just when they thought the seafood they’d be eating with their hands would be cool, it actually arrived piping hot! Suu: “Hot! But it’s nicer like that, isn’t it?” Biting into the crab wildly! Yukarun: “Amazingly delicious♪” Ainyan and the crab’s looong legs! Eating the bread, pasta and potatoes together with sauce makes it taste good! As well as crab there was also thickly sliced prawns, octopus, mussels, corn, potatoes, carrots, and bacon. This is the restaurant’s way of filling you up so that you don’t grow tired of just eating seafood. There isn’t just seafood though. They also ordered a portion of friend pepper chicken (¥640). The juicy meat melts as it enters your mouth. The members were totally immersed in their extraordinary day of eating food by hand. They were fully concentrated on peeling the skin of the crab! “Thank you for the delicious meal!” At the start, the four members were surprised and timid when eating, but they soon opened up and by the end of it all, they weren’t at all bothered about their sauce-soaked fingers, they tucked into their food, engrossed. The exciting experience raised SILENT SIREN’s friendship. Where will they head to next? Look forward to the next entry! ■Information DANCING CRAB Tokyo Address: Shinjuku NOWA Bldg. 2F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-6380-5151 Opening Hours: Lunch 11:30-15:30 (Last Orders 15:00) / Dinner 17:00-23:30 (Last Orders 22:30) No Fixed Holidays. Website: http://dancingcrab.jp■PLOFILESILENT SIREN SILENT SIREN is a four-member all-female band consisting of vocalist & guitarist Sumire “Suu” Yoshida, drummer Hinako “Hinanchu” Umemura, bassist Aina “Ainyan” Yamauchi, keyboardist Yukako “Yukarun” Kurosaka. The band were founded in 2010 by Umemura and Yoshida who are former models. In 2015, they performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, making them the fastest Japanese all-female band in history to perform there after their major debut. Their album GIRLS POWER is selling to huge success. For the latest information, head on over to their official website: http://silent-siren.com/ -
Four-member girls band SILENT SIREN, also known as “Sai Sai,” begin a new regular feature here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON! Get a rare glimpse into the band off stage in a light you’ve never seen them in before.
At first glance, this group of girls, who are also popular fashion leaders, are seemingly just cute and sweet girls. But when they hit the stage, they display a truly high energy performance. That gap is SILENT SIREN’s weapon, a truth well-known by fans too. With that being the case, this new article series will showcase just that – the private B-side of Sai Sai, something you normally would never get to see. For this first entry – dubbed Part 0 – we report the scene at SILENT SIREN’s meeting where they decide what the theme of this series should be!
Hinanchu: “For the first article, how about we all go and find somewhere to cover about? We’d be able to refresh ourselves.”
Suu: “Yeah. We’ll make a plan, go somewhere together. It’ll be like celebrating our birthdays.”
Hinanchu: “We don’t have simple girly get-togethers, do we? We could do something like pick a dress code and take some Instagram pics. It might be cool to venture choosing matching outfits to wear for the places we go to in this article series.”
Ainyan: “You’re right. So, we’ll find a place that’s hot right now in Tokyo and introduce it the Sai Sai way.”
Yukarun: “People overseas will be reading too, so it might be good to plan something Japanese-y. We talked about wanting to eat breakfast in Tsukiji, right?”
Ainyan: “If we’re doing that, then I wanna wear Japanese style clothes. Since we haven’t had many opportunities to wear kimono together either. We can take some gorgeous photos!”
Hinanchu: “Sounds good. We could also go to a coffee shop wearing retro style fashion!”
Yukarun: “Retro fashion? That could be something new. Us all wearing shirtdresses and glasses.”
Suu: “That’ll bring out a different vibe for Sai Sai than usual. The theme’s easy to understand. If we do something active, I wanna play ping pong.”
Ainyan: “Retro style ping pong, that’s a thing, right? Should we go then? We can wear a reddish-brown jersey, too (laughs).”
Hinanchu: “What else. How about Spocha? On TV we did some unusual kind of yoga.”
Yukarun: “That’s right! Aerial yoga. You use a cloth suspended from the ceiling like a swing and move your whole body. That was fun.”
Suu: “I’m interested in ice skating too. There’s ice rinks you can skate at all year round, not just in winter. We could skate at an ecological synthetic ice rank or something.”
Ainyan: “You all love exercise, don’t you? Do you remember we did bouldering too?”
Suu: “It really hurt my muscles, but I was glad I did it!”
Ainyan: “Yukarun, you were pretty good at bouldering.”
Yukarun: “Huh? I was no good at all (laughs).”
Ainyan: “Oh, really? It might be cool if we have a fun article where we go all out with exercise. That, or maybe we could handmake something. We experienced doing tie-dye from Thailand. The bright colours and gorgeous dye really left an impression on me.”
Suu: “Yeah, that was so worth it!”
Ainyan: “I want to try ceramics too. You can even actually use the things you make for yourself. Flower arranging too. We talked about wearing kimono earlier. How about combining that with flower arranging? It’s very Japanese, and something people overseas might be interested in! By the way, what should the title be? What sounds us?”
Hinanchu: “Sai Sai Sanpo? Nah, that doesn’t stick… Sai Sai Jaran Jaran!”
Suu: “What does jaran mean?”
Hinanchu: “It’s Indonesian and means ‘to stroll.’ In this series we’re all together, and each of us go to different places, right? It sounds good too. The meaning will get across to the people of Indonesia (laughs).”
Yukarun: “Right, so one plan can be to wear an Indonesian style outfit to go and eat Indonesian food!”
Suu: “Yeah, our commemorative first entry can be to eat delicious food and be happy! Ah, I wanna eat bakso!”
Hinanchu: “If we ever go to Indonesia, we absolutely have to go and eat our favourite Indonesian food! Those meatballs taste so good! Are there any restaurants in Japan where you can eat bakso?”
Ainyan: “I think the boom is coming even to Japan. That, or we can go to a place where we eat with our hands! They have those kind of restaurants, don’t they?”
Suu: “I know what you mean! It’d be fun if we can experience that kind of food culture in Japan.”
Hinanchu: “We still have a long way to go with this series!”
Yurukan: “I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of plans we put to action!”
Ainyan: “Look forward to the next entry!”
■PROFILE
SILENT SIREN
SILENT SIREN is a four-member all-female band consisting of vocalist & guitarist Sumire “Suu” Yoshida, drummer Hinako “Hinanchu” Umemura, bassist Aina “Ainyan” Yamauchi, keyboardist Yukako “Yukarun” Kurosaka. The band were founded in 2010 by Umemura and Yoshida who are former models. In 2015, they performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, making them the fastest Japanese all-female band in history to perform there after their major debut. Their album GIRLS POWER is selling to huge success. For the latest information, head on over to their official website: http://silent-siren.com/
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CANDY TUNE, the newest idol group from KAWAII LAB., just debuted in March. On April 7, the girls released their first single, TUNE MY WAY. The song promises that just as candy comes in many flavors and shapes, each member of CANDY TUNE will let their individuality shine through more going forward. TUNE MY WAY is an avant-garde rock dance number that is sure to impress new fans. The track was produced by Naoki Kubo, a former member of SILENT SIREN and the sound producer for SILENT SIREN’s songs. TUNE MY WAY marks a complete change from the two songs Kubo provided for CANDY TUNE's debut album, released in March. The song will be performed live for the first time at Mizuki Kirihara and Natsu Minami’s Birthday Festival to be held on April 8 at KeyStudio Shinjuku. CANDY TUNE will hold its first solo live concert at Spotify O-WEST on June 27. Since their debut only a month ago, the group has received several offers to perform at upcoming idol events, making them a group to watch!
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TUNE MY WAY – CANDY TUNE (1st Digital Single)
Release Date: April 7, 2023
Streaming Links: https://KAWAIILAB.lnk.to/TMWTracklist:
1. TUNE MY WAY
2. TUNE MY WAY -Instrumental-<Additional Streaming Information>
CANDY TUNE – CANDY TUNE (1st Digital Album)
Streaming Date: March 7, 2023
Streaming URL: https://kawaiilab.lnk.to/CANDYTUNE
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Mizuki Kirihara/Natsu Minami Birthday Festival
Date: April 8, 2023
Venue: Shinjuku KeyStudio
Time: Doors Open at 12:00 / Show Starts at 13:00 / VIP Event Ends at 16:30
Tickets: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/kiri-natsu
CANDY TUNE’s First Solo Concert
Date: June 27, 2023
Venue: Spotify O-WEST
Time: Doors Open at 17:30 / Show Starts at 18:30
Tickets: https://l-tike.com/candytune/
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SILENT SIREN will release two all-time best albums on December 15, and the song list for all 64 tracks have been uploaded to the special release website! The group has also found popularity abroad, so this release won’t be something to miss if you’re a fan. Trailer
The fan club will also release 3,131 sets of the ‘SILENT SIREN PREMIUM BOX - 11 Years of HIstory.’ These are selling quickly, and those able to grab one will also get extra merchandise and bonuses. The group will hold their final LIVE TOUR 2021 ‘FAMILIA’ performance on December 30 before going on hiatus. Naoki Kubo, the band’s sound producer since before their debut, will be on stage as a guitarist for the show. Shinji Matsuda of THE BACK HORN will be the support drummer for the Fukushima and Osaka shows, and Yu Watanabe for the Nagoya and Tokyo shows. Information
ALL TIME BEST ALBUM「SILENT」
2-CD Set: ¥3,444 (Tax Included)
ALL TIME BEST ALBUM「SIREN」
2-CD Set: ¥3,444 (Tax Included)
Special Site: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/silentsiren/silent_siren/
SILENT SIREN End-of-the-Year Special LIVE TOUR 2021 ‘FAMILIA’
https://silent-siren.com/ticket/livetour2021_familia/
SILENT SIREN Official Site: http://silent-siren.com/
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Sai Sai Jaran Jaran #11: SILENT SIREN’s Yukarun Tries Fruit Cutting for the First Time at Nakano’s Fruit Academy
Sai Sai Jaran Jaran is a featured series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON from the members of the all-female band SILENT SIREN (aka Sai Sai) who visit various hot spots in Japan and experience different things, the Sai Sai way. In Episode #11, SILENT SIREN’s keyboardist Yukarun will try her hand at decorative fruit cutting, something she’s always wanted to try. The musician, who enjoys munching on fruits every single day, traveled to Nakano to take a trial lesson at the Fruit Academy.Fruit cutting is the art of cutting different fruits into pieces that are both beautiful to look at and easy to eat. At the Fruit Academy, visitors can take different courses in fruit cutting from beginner to advanced, the latter including more artistic techniques. One-day trial lessons are available for beginners, so it’s easy to give it a try. Bring your favorite apron, put it on, and you’re ready to start your fruit cutting experience! Fruit and a small knife are provided. Today, the teacher is explaining how to prepare an incredible fruit platter. Boat-Cut Pineapple The lesson begins with pineapple, which has been cut into eighths. Placing the skin side down, insert the knife just under the harder core and cut along it. When you reach the end, cut along the skin, leaving the center hollow. Removing the hollowed-out fruit, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and simply place those pieces back in. Alternate pulling each piece out to the left or right, and then… Voila, the boat-cut pineapple is ready! By holding the pineapple vertically, the pieces won’t fall out. Kiwi and Fig Wedges Remove the stem and the core from the kiwi and cut into six equal wedges. Cut the wedges diagonally to make a sharp corner. Place the kiwi skin side down, and insert the knife along the skin. While keeping the blade against the cutting board, move the fruit around so that the skin peels cleanly and evenly. Cut the figs into wedges and peel them the same way. Grapefruit Cup Cut the grapefruit in half and remove the bottom. Placing the grapefruit on its side, insert the knife and hollow out the pulp while carefully rotating the fruit. Place the previously removed bottom piece into the center to make a cup. Scrape off the white parts of the pulp and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Serve the pieces in the newly made cup for a gorgeous treat! Cutting Shine Muscat (Grapes) While it’s completely fine to eat these grapes whole, cutting them brings out more of their natural sweetness. After cutting off any stems, cut lengthwise with force. It’s easy to get a clean and crisp cut. Yukarun couldn’t help but look a little smug! Flower-Cut Piones (Grapes)To peel these purple grapes, carve the skin on the wider side with a cross. Peeling these four sides back, the fruit becomes a flower! Play with these pieces gently to really make them stand out, and when you’re ready, stick a toothpick in the backside and place it anywhere you like for a tasty decoration. Leaf-cut Apple After cutting the apple in half and then into thirds, insert a knife into the edge of the skin side and make a slit, tilting the knife back and forth like a seesaw. Turn the apple over and make a cut on the other side, eventually connecting them. Repeat this step a few times. Finally, stack the pieces on top of each other and play with them until they resemble a fall leaf! Apple Carving
Finally, the fruit carving begins! Actually, fruit carving is a traditional craft from Thailand, with these decorative pieces often prepared for entertainment and hospitality. This specially-shaped carving knife is held and used just like a pen. Cut an apple into six pieces. Then, cut horizontally and vertically across the skin. Insert the tip of the blade into one of these cross-sections and carefully remove pieces of skin in an alternating pattern. When you’re finished, you’ll be left with a gorgeous grid pattern! Placing all of the fruits she prepared onto a platter, Yukarun’s work is done! The trick to fruit cutting is to make sure that each cut is precise and sharp. By lining up the pieces with the sharper edges facing outward, the finished product looks like it was made by a pro! The teacher commented that Yukarun did a great job for her first-ever fruit cutting attempt, and praised her proper technique. So, how did you like it? “I’ve been wanting to give this a try forever, and it was a blast! It was great to learn how to peel certain fruits to make them taste even better. I can’t wait to try this at home! Even before digging in, the way it looks just puts me in a good mood. My favorite part was carving the apples, so I’ll keep practicing until I’m a pro!” (Yukarun) Yukarun had such a great time, she bought a carving knife on her way home. If you’d like to give it a try, be sure to stop by the Fruit Academy for a trial lesson! Photo: Haruka Yamamoto Text: Sayoko Ishii Information
SILENT SIREN
SILENT SIREN is a four-member all-female band consisting of vocalist & guitarist Sumire “Suu” Yoshida, drummer Hinako “Hinanchu” Umemura, bassist Aina “Ainyan” Yamauchi, keyboardist Yukako “Yukarun” Kurosaka. The band was founded in 2010 by Umemura and Yoshida who are former models. In 2015, they performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, making them the fastest Japanese all-female band in history to perform there after their major debut. They celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2020. Yukarun also launched an apparel brand ‘jour de muguet’ in 2020. See the band’s website for more details: http://silent-siren.com/
Fruit Academy
Address: #5 Hirano Building 1F (3-1-16 Saginomiya, Nakano-ku, Tokyo)
Phone: 03-3337-0351
Cost for Trial Lesson (60 minutes): ¥6,600 (Tax and Materials Included)
Official Site: http://fruitacademy.jp
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Last Thursday, SILENT SIREN performed at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA in Tokyo for Symphonic Concert 2021, a special collaboration show with the Tokyo New City Orchestra who have performed with countless international opera singers, international ballet groups, with the Paris Opera Ballet, and more. The concert was held with a live audience and saw SILENT SIREN perform with the 50 orchestra members. During the show, SILENT SIREN announced a new date for their 10th anniversary concert which had to be cancelled last year due to COVID-19. The new date is scheduled for September 25 and the venue is Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall in Tokyo. SILENT SIREN Kirara Revenge ~Sai Sai 10th Anniversary Festival~
Premium pre-sale tickets are now available exclusively to members of the official SILENT SIREN fan club, Sai Sai Family. Photo：Makiko Takada Information
SILENT SIREN Kirara Revenge ~Sai Sai 10th Anniversary Festival~
Japanese Concert Title: SILENT SIREN きららリベンジ〜サイサイ10歳祭〜
Date: September 25, 2021
Venue: Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall
Time: Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Fan Club Pre-Sale Ticket Window: June 17, 2021 – June 27, 2021
Concert Details: https://silent-siren.com/ticket/kirararevenge-ss10th/
SILENT SIREN Official Website: http://silent-siren.com/
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Sai Sai Jaran Jaran is a featured series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON from the members of the all-female band SILEN SIREN (aka Sai Sai) who visit various hot spots in Japan and experience different things, the Sai Sai way. In Episode #10, SILENT SIREN drummer Hinanchu wanted to go and stay at a hotel in Tokyo, so she decided to take a trip to sequence MIYASHITA PARK, a new hotel inside Shibuya's new landmark shopping complex MIYASHITA PARK which itself opened in August 2020.
The newly-reborn MIYASHITA PARK is a four-storey shopping complex with stores located on the first three floors and the top floor being home to the park. The park houses a range of exercise and sports sites like a skate park and bouldering wall as well as the green area and even a Starbucks. This park is so spacious that it's easy to forget it's right next to busy Shibuya Station. It has been open for three months now and is already adored by the community. sequence MIYASHITA PARK is an 18-storey hotel that stands on the north side of MIYASHITA PARK. It can even be accessed from the complex's fourth floor park which leads visitors to the lobby lounge. The park side of the hotel is also home to a cafe called VALLEY PARK STAND. VALLEY PARK STAND can be used by non-guests at the hotel too and is open from morning to night time. The windows tower from the floor to the ceiling, allowing plenty of natural light into the cafe. There's plenty of seating areas with table seats, sofas, and benches. MIYA PITA CHICKEN SHAWARMA ¥900 | FRENCH FRIES & COCKTAIL COMBO ¥800 (Tax Included)
VALLEY PARK STAND is a cafe themed on a fictitious valley park, acting as one big park situated in the middle of bustling Shibuya. Adventuring through the valley park is best done with one of the cafe's signature "MIYA PITA" pita sandwiches in hand.The cafe offers a selection of coffees, pastries, and pitas for lunch and breakfast. In the evenings, customers can switch to the bar to enjoy something alcoholic. Their original craft cocktails are very popular and are made by a bartender who honed their craft while working in New York. Hinanchu ordered the "Park & Pomegranate Bellini." Normally hotel cocktails are small, but the ones served at VALLEY PARK STAND are much more generous. The cafe even sell their own merchandise, from mugs to tumblers and even picnic blankets so you can have a picnic in MIYASHITA PARK if the weather calls for it! For more information about VALLEY PARK STAND, check out our full breakdown here. VALLEY PARK STAND Address: sequence MIYASHITA PARK 4F, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:30-23:00 (Last Orders 22:30) TEL: 03-6712-5442 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyparkstand/ The hotel check-in lounge can be found on fourth floor, the same as VALLEY PARK STAND. Check-in uses a new unmanned self-service system so all you need to do is follow the instructions. Guest rooms are simple but the furniture and fixtures are of high quality. Hinanchu stayed in the 4-person "BUNK BED 4" room. Prices vary depending on the season, but it can cost less than ¥5,000 for one person to stay in a 4-person room which is a bargain! The wide windows in guest rooms look out across MIYASHITA PARK. Depending on the hotel room you're in, you'll also be able to see landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. The windows also read "Hi, TOKYO!" on them which makes for the perfect photo opportunity. All rooms are also fitted with reading material by young authors. If you scan the QR code next to their piece, you can learn more about them and even make a donation. Check-in is at 17:00 and check-out is 14:00 so guests can enjoy their stay leading into the early afternoon of the next day. The MIYASHITA PARK shops open at 11:00, so after checking-out, guests can go straight to shopping or lunch. So, how did you find MIYASHITA PARK, Hinanchu? "I've always lived in Tokyo, so I never imagined I'd stay in Shibuya, but you can really feel like a queen staying here! Despite it being smack bang in the middle of Tokyo, it's right next to the park which feels good. I definitely recommend it to those who live in rural areas that want to come and play in Tokyo since places like Shibuya and Harajuku are close by. The hotel is littered with art and stylish design, so it's not simply a stay but a creative experience too which I think will be popular with foreigners. I want to come here again on my own for a relaxing time!" On the fifth floor of the hotel is the restaurant and bar Dōngxī Restaurant & Sakaba which offers both breakfast, and dinner. The new entertainment restaurant and bar SOAK is also opening on November 13. If you're thinking of staying in Tokyo or Shibuya, be sure to look up sequence MIYASHITA PARK. Photo: Kayo SekiguchiText: Sayoko IshiiTranslation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga SILENT SIREN SILENT SIREN is a four-member all-female band consisting of vocalist & guitarist Sumire “Suu” Yoshida, drummer Hinako “Hinanchu” Umemura, bassist Aina “Ainyan” Yamauchi, keyboardist Yukako “Yukarun” Kurosaka. In 2015, they performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, making them the fastest Japanese all-female band in history to perform there since making their major debut. In April this year, they launched their own YouTube channel called “Sai Sai Channel.” They released their 7th album mix10th on September 2, 2020. The band celebrated their 10th anniversary with a special live performance at Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara on September 20, 2020. For the latest information on SILENT SIREN, visit their official website here: http://silent-siren.com/Information
sequence MIYASHITA PARK
Address: 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, TokyoTEL: 03-5468-6131
Official Website: https://www.sequencehotels.com/miyashita-park
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SILENT SIREN dropped their 10th anniversary album mix10th digitally on Tuesday, and the hotly-anticipated record finally hit shelves physically on Wednesday (September 2).
The band released a new music video for their song she which was written and composed by SILENT SIREN vocalist and guitarist Suu, who wrote the track when visiting Los Angeles at the start of the year on her break while overlooking Santa Monica beach. The video is a melancholic solo performance by Suu on acoustic guitar, imagined underwater. mix10th album cover art by up-and-coming illustrator Hime
SILENT SIREN have received congratulations for their 10th anniversary from all corners of the industry, from fans to musicians, idols, comedians, YouTubers, and other supporters of Sai Sai. Here's to another 10 successful years.Information
mix10th
Release Date: September 2, 2020
First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD+Photo Book): ¥4,950 (Tax Included) [UPCH-29364]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥3,300 (Tax Included) [UPCH-20550]
Fan Club Edition (CD+DVD+Sai Sai Picture Book+Bottle): ¥7,150 (Tax Included) [D2CN-1577]
SILENT SIREN 10th Anniversary Website: https://ss10th.com
SILENT SIREN Official Website: http://silent-siren.com/