Our reporter makes a long journey in the hope that some divine intervention will help her score tickets to her favorite idols’ concert this year.
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Report says latest removal of pandemic protocols will bring the noise back, but one precaution is staying in place.
Digital agency wants to link sports and concert ticket purchases to resident-only government-issued ID card.
Intense heavy metal gig leaves our Maximum the Hormone newbie wanting to live life to the fullest.
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X Japan frontman appears to fight back tears as he talks with a Nobel Laureate about the pandemic.
Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
People who tower over others often get a great view of the action, but some remember they might be obstructing others in the process.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
After a dozen years waiting, fans have a chance to see the Kingdom Hearts/Evangelion singer live, plus a way to boost their odds of getting tickets.
Many would say Yoshiki’s contributions to Japanese music culture are priceless, so in a way, you could say this is a bargain.
Classically trained musicians will play selections from classic games including Fumito Ueda’s Ico at upcoming Tokyo-area performance.
Take a look at what it’s like to be a jumping, chanting, glowstick-waving fan at a virtual reality idol concert in Japan!
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