Fun events and live performances are not just a summer thing. We’ve all spent our Autumns immersing ourselves in Autumn cuisine, books and sports — but aren’t we forgetting about Autumn music? Summer fun is now coming to Autumn as Japanese artists conquer the whole world this season!
KENICHI SUZUMURA Asia Live Tour 2016 “brand new world”
5th November 2016（Sat）
Location：Hong Kong
MacPherson Stadium
12th November 2016 （Sat）〜 13th November （Sun）
Venue：Taiwan・Taipei
Clapper Studio
Tour information
http://www.lantis.jp/news.php?id=1466334000
Voice actor Suzumura Kenichi (Suzuken) is famously known for his roles in many anime series including ”Mobile Suit Gundam” and “Uta no Prince Sama”. Now, he will be embarking on his first ever tour outside of Japan! Next year, the charismatic Suzuken will be following up with a live tour in Japan, so don’t take your eyes off him!
ONE OK ROCK 2016 Live
19th November 2016（Sat）
Venue：Korea・Seoul
KBS Arena
http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/news/1540
22nd November 2016（Tue）
Venue: China・Shanghai
Mercedes Benz Arena
http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/news/1533
ONE OK ROCK official website
http://www.oneokrock.com/jp/
Recently, the name ONE OK ROCK has been spreading all over the world. As we all know, they are popular within Japan, but what may come as a surprise is the massive number of their overseas fans. This November, ONE OK ROCK is hitting Seoul and Shanghai with a live performance. The popularity of this sensational band is getting stronger and stronger!
Anime Festival Asia Singapore
25th November 2016（Fri）～ 27th November（Sun）
Venue: Singapore
SUNTEC SINGAPORE CONVENTION
& EXHIBITION CENTRE
http://animefestival.asia/afasg16
The biggest J-POP culture event in Southeast Asia will take place for 3 days in Singapore! As a follow up to the AFA in Thailand and Indonesia, AFA will be holding a massive culture event featuring T.M. Revolution, Konomi Suzuki, May’n and many others sensational artists from Japan! Don’t miss out!
KEMURI WORLD TOUR
11th November 2016（Fri）
Venue: Atlanta, America
The Masquerade
12th November 2016（Sat）
Venue: Orlando, America
House Of Blues
13th November 2016（Sun）
Venue: St. Petersburg, America
Jannus Live
KEMURI official website
https://kemuri.com/
Tour information
https://kemuri.com/contents/50374
Celebrating 21 years as a group, Japanese ska punk band KEMURI have released a new single for the first time in 13 years, and are starting their long-awaited world tour! They will be hitting America with their tour, colouring the walls and raising the roof with their experienced ska music!
432nd live — Weekend Heroines Momoiro Clover Z
Trans-America Ultra Live Tour
15th November 2016（Tues）
Venue：Hawaii, America
The Republik
17th November 2016（Thursday）
Venue：Los Angeles, America
The Wiltern
19th November（Saturday）
Venue: New York, America
PlayStation Theater
Momoiro Clover Z official website
http://www.momoclo.net/
Information about live performance
http://www.momoclo.net/ustour2016/e/
Momoiro’s first live performance in America is finally here! Cheers of joy from Momoiro fans all over the world can already be heard! It has also been announced that they will be collaborating with folklore rock band KISS — They’ll be giving it their all, so don’t miss out!
HYPER JAPAN
25th November 2016（Fri）～ 27th November（Sun）
Venue：London, England
Tobacco Dock
http://hyperjapan.co.uk/
From music to anime, games to fashion, food culture to traditional culture — HYPER JAPAN allows you to experience it all! See it all and buy it all at this integrated exhibition and sales event! A jumble of Japanese artists and performers will be invading the stage, so please come along!
LisAni！LIVE TAIWAN Supported by Fighting woman Gakuen
Sat 3rd Sun 4th December 2016
Venue：Taiwan, Taipei
TICC ー Taipei International Convention Center
Performers：【12/3】
【Dec. 3rd】Sora Amamiya, Maaya Uchida, GARNiDELiA, Maon Kurosaki, Azusa Tadokoro, TrySail, Inori Minase
【Dec. 4th】THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, Mashiro Ayano, Ayaka Oohashi, KOTOKO, Haruka Tomatsu, Aki Toyosaki, Emi Nitta
http://www.lisani.jp/live-taiwan-jp/
Anime music magazine “LisAni!” have organised their first ever music event to be held in a foreign country! It has been decided that this event will take place in Taiwan. Despite originating from Japan; the only country that speaks Japanese, AniLis has been successful in gathering up passionate fans from all over the world! Crossing over the national boundary and giving birth to a new sense of excitement and passion, this event is one for the calendar!
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS UK TOUR w/ Special Guests BABYMETAL
5th December 2016（Mon）～ 6th December 2016（Tues）
Venue：London, England
THE O2
8th December 2016（Thurs）
Venue：Glasgow, Scotland
THE SSE Hydro
10th December 2016（Sat）～ 11th December 2016（Sun）
Venue：Birmingham, England
Genting Arena
14th December 2016（Weds）～ 15th December 2016（Thurs）
Venue：Manchester, England
Arena
18th December 2016（Sun）
Venue：London, England
THE O2
BABYMETAL official website
http://www.babymetal.jp/
Tour information
http://www.babymetal.jp/schedule/
American band Red Hot Chili Peppers have invited BABYMETAL to perform alongside them for their UK tour! There’s no doubt that BABYMETAL will deliver an insane performance on stage!
MIKA NAKASHIMA 15TH ANNIVERSARY BEST LIVE IN TAIPEI
24th December 2016（Sat）〜 25th December 2016（Sun）
Venue：Taipei, Taiwan
TICCー Taipei International Convention Center
Mika Nakashima official website
http://mikanakashima.net
Nakashima is commemorating 15 years as an artist with an anniversary live performance! This live will also be her first ever appearance in Taiwan —the tension is becoming too much to handle! Even better, her live will take place during the Christmas period for a beautiful touch to the atmosphere! This will definitely be a premium quality night!
29th December 2016（Thurs）
Venue：Hong Kong
AsiaWorld-Expo Arena
Tour information
http://udo.jp/Artists/Yoshiki/
YOSHIKI from X JAPAN decided to follow a career as a solo pianist and held a reverberation classical tour. Finally, after waiting 2 years, YOSHIKI will be making a comeback this winter! His live will be held during early December — don’t miss out!
From cool to cute — experience a range of sensational bands and immerse yourself in anime culture! The wide variety of genres of music is expanding all over the world and swallowing up fans, so come join in the fun with your favourite Japanese artists!
Original text by：Dainagon Azuki（SHUTTER）
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Time: 22:00
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Date: April 28, 2023
Venue: ASOBIZA (Tokyo)
Time: 21:00
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Valentine Theater: February 10 – February 14, 2023
Times: (1) 10:00-11:00 (2) 12:00-13:00 (3) 14:00-15:00
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Running until October 31, 2022
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Price: ¥11,000 (Tax Included)
Official Site: http://fs.iwatobi-sc.com/