tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89856096923656831772024-03-06T17:05:15.901+09:00tokyo gig guide blogmr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-3715984680707350412019-04-18T11:09:00.000+09:002019-04-18T11:09:53.728+09:00Funny Band Names 6<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some more band names that have tickled me recently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anti gorilla punch committee</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A perfect day for apple deer</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Asshole of swan</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Santa At NASA</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">cheap cheese</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">delicious mandrill</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Donut real elephant</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Electric Machine Gun Tits</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Filler Army Corps in Las Vegas</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gate Of Mom</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">GorgeousBathroom</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hawaiian Tits</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Her vomit is modern...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Horny Boy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">HotDogBuddyBuddy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">I LIKE YOUNG GIRL</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">jammed loony bin</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lactic acid bacterias of death</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">maddening potato</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mercy Personality !s Dark</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Morning Erections</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">my bird warms a blanket for Colette</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Naokobitch&Midnight Stripper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">OOPS! PIG PALE ALE INC.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">PENIS BOYS</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">piss all overs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please Be Naked</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Popcorn DEAD Shrimps</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Reach for the gorbachev</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Runs In Bone Marrow</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">SHE GET A CYCLE</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">She said Horny</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">SLAMMING AVOID NUTS</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sugary Hug</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunrise In My Attache Case</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you cream</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE→CHINA WIFE MOTORS</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">UNCIVILIZED GIRLS MEMORY</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wonderful Dog</span></span><br />
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More:<br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2009/05/amusing-band-names.html">Funny Band Names 1</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2010/09/funny-band-names-2.html">Funny Band Names 2</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2012/03/funny-band-names-3.html">Funny Band Names 3</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2013/11/funny-band-names-4_29.html">Funny Band Names 4</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2016/02/funny-band-names-5.html">Funny Band Names 5</a><br />
<br />mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-62624807795034291112018-07-09T16:48:00.001+09:002018-07-09T16:54:54.394+09:00Fuji Rock Festival 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The daily lineups and timetables have been announced for this year's Fuji Rock Festival.<br />
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<b>Tickets:</b><br />
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<b>Lineup:</b><br />
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<b>27th July (Friday)</b><br />
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<b>[<a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/timetable/fri.html">Friday Timetable</a>]<br /><br />Green Stage</b><br />
N.E.R.D, Sakanaction, YEARS & YEARS, ROUTE 17 Rock'n'Roll ORCHESTRA (feat. Nakaido”CHABO”Reiichi, Komoto Hiroto, Okuda Tamio, Tortoise Matsumoto), GLIM SPANKY, MONGOL800, more<br />
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<b>White Stage</b><br />
POST MALONE, ODESZA, THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI, ALBERT HAMMOND JR, PARQUET COURTS, My Hair is Bad, go!go!vanillas<br />
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<b>Red Marquee</b><br />
MAC DEMARCO, TUNE-YARDS, STRAIGHTENER, LET’S EAT GRANDMA, mitsume, neconemuru<br />
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<b>Planet Groove</b><br />
JON HOPKINS, PEGGY GOU, TAKKYU ISHINO, HVOB, Ichiro Yamaguchi<br />
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<b>Field of Heaven</b><br />
HANAREGUMI, MARC RIBOT'S CERAMIC DOG, THE TESKEY BROTHERS, GOMA & The Jungle Rhythm Section, Ovall, jizue<br />
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<b>Gypsy Avalon</b><br />
gnkosaiBAND, RABIRABI+Takashi Numazawa+Naoyuki Uchida, FU-CHING-GIDO, Mr.MOMIJI BAND, ATOMIC CAFE: Rina Katahira (Guest:TOSHI-LOW/Takeshi Hosomi), ATOMIC CAFE TALK: [Tsuda Daisuke, Hoshida Hidetoshi], Upendra and friends plus Mr. Sunil and Tilasmi<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace Tent</b><br />
THE FISHBONE SOUND CLASH!!! DR MADD VIBE MEETS PHD FISH, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, ASTRO BLACK, THE TESKEY BROTHERS, KAZ SUDO a.k.a Sudo Kazuhiro (Caribbean Dandy/Zoot Sunrise Sounds), ESNE BELTZA, CARIBBEAN DANDY<br />
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<b>Palace Arena</b><br />
MARTINEZ FAMILY WITH JOSSELIO<br />
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<b>Naeba Shokudo</b><br />
Naeba Ongaku Totugekitai, outside yoshino, ZOMBIE-CHANG, Wool&The Pants, INTERACTIVO, Hothouse Flowers, HoboMatashita90cm<br />
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<b>Mokudo Tei</b><br />
Nick Moon, mei ehara<br />
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<b>Pyramid Garden</b><br />
RAY BARBEE, RIKI HIDAKA, DJ/ZAMIANG, DJ/Hamada Daisuke, HUMBERT HUMBERT, Yoga Workshop / BASEWORKS<br />
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<b>Cafe de Paris</b><br />
BIG WILLIE'S BURLESQUE, RANCHO APARTE, Ren Takada, Sato Taiji & KasumiRen<br />
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<b>Day Dreaming & Silent Breeze</b><br />
MASAYASU, ASANO TADANOBU, The SAMOS, FUNKY GONG<br />
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<b>Rookie A-Go-Go</b><br />
Tokyo ShioKouji, sokonashinobaketsunoyouni zarazara, paionia, Kiyomaru Togo, Totsuzen Shonen<br />
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<b>Gan-Ban Square</b><br />
DAITO MANABE, Sokabe Keiichi, SUGIURUMN<br />
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<b>Blue Galaxy</b><br />
JIM WEST - Jim’s Vinyl Nasium, Salam Unagami, DJ GONCHAN and friends, ChontaDJ, Cumbia Kid, Naoki Ienaga, Sim Cass<br />
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<b>Unfairground Tent</b><br />
[Jagz's Acid Lounge Presents] PYRATRIX CIRCUS, JAGZ KOONER, SAPPHIRE SLOWS, RORY PHILLIPS, D.A.N. (DJ SET), KEN ISHII<br />
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<b>Unfairground Bar</b><br />
[Son of Acid Presents] UNFAIR DJ's, JOEY JACKSON, HAVANA DUB, JACK BERRY, MUSHY, GOTH TRAD<br />
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<b><br />28th July (Saturday)</b><br />
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<b>[<a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/timetable/sat.html">Saturday Timetable</a>]</b></div>
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<b>Green Stage</b></div>
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KENDRICK LAMAR, SKRILLEX, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, JOHNNY MARR, The Birthday, eastern youth<br />
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<b>White Stage</b></div>
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BRAHMAN, FISHBONE, UNICORN, ASH, STARCRAWLER, ESNE BELTZA, OLEDICKFOGGY<br />
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<b>Red Marquee</b></div>
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MGMT, D.A.N., SUPERORGANISM, Obukuro Nariaki, MORE THE MAN, LEWIS CAPALDI, SIAMESE CATS<br />
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<b>Tribal Circus</b></div>
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5lack, PRINCESS NOKIA, Chaki Zulu (DJ SET), PUNPEE (DJ SET), THE AVALANCHES (DJ SET)<br />
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<b>Field of Heaven</b></div>
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NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, CARLA THOMAS & HI RHYTHM W/ VERY SPECIAL GUEST VANEESE THOMAS, Humbert Humbert, JOY-POPS, RANCHO APARTE, toconoma<br />
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<b>Gypsy Avalon</b></div>
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CUBANA FIESTA, TENDRE, Orisaka Yuta (Gassou), Tortoise Matsumoto, ATOMIC CAFE: Makigami Koichi & PIKA, ATOMIC CAFE TALK: [Tsuda Daisuke, Kimura Sota], Umino Soko Band, Tomofumi Tanizawa<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace Tent</b></div>
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MARIO GALEANO, RANCHO APARTE, Fukuda Shunsuke, Minyo Crusaders, YOSUKE BAOBAB, BIG WILLIE'S BURLESQUE, BRAIN DEAD<br />
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<b>Palace Arena</b></div>
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MARTINEZ FAMILY WITH JOSSELIO<br />
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<b>Naeba Shokudo</b></div>
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Naeba Ongaku Totugekitai, Gagaku - Japanese Traditional Theatrical Art, Inoue Daichi & Izakaya Band, And Summer Club, NONE THE WiSER, JABBA DA FOOTBALL CLUB<br />
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<b>Mokudo-Tei</b></div>
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KENJI JAMMER, MITSUKAZE, Sasagawa Miwa<br />
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<b>Pyramid Garden</b></div>
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WONK, Kumagai Kazunori, DJ/TAN IKEDA, DJ /GOMA, Kotringo, Yoga Workshop / BASEWORKS<br />
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<b>Cafe de Paris</b><br />
Tokiko Kato, ROBERTO CARCASSES TRIO, BIG WILLIE'S BURLESQUE<br />
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<b>Day Dreaming & Silent Breeze</b><br />
Tomomi Ukumori feat. Hideo Kobayashi, Bryan Burton-Lewis a.k.a BBL, SEKITOVA, KEN ISHII<br />
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<b>Rookie A-Go-Go</b><br />
THE RODEOS, RiL, ANYO, 1inamillion, Ratai<br />
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<b>Gan-Ban Square</b><br />
SUNSEAKER, TAKKYU ISHINO, SUGIURUMN plays MADCHESTER & ACID HOUSE CLASSICS<br />
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<b>Blue Galaxy</b><br />
JIM WEST - Jim’s Vinyl Nasium, Salam Unagami, DZ (from Esne Beltza), Astro Black, Yusuhisa Arai, Doc Koyamantado, Txako / Satol.F / Kaz Sudo<br />
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<b>Unfairground Tent</b><br />
[Salon Carousel Presents] PYRATRIX CIRCUS, DJ SHARPNEL vs LOCTEK, M - PROJECT, SHOT BASS IDIOTS (DJ WILDPARTY & USAO), DUSTVOXX & DELIVERY HZ & URAMESHI UKO, MY BAD SISTER (LIVE), ARIES, KELVIN 373, JMAN, STIVS, MANDIDEXTROUS, TANUKICHI<br />
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<b>Unfairground Bar</b><br />
[Jag'z Acid Lounge Presents] UNFAIR DJ's, SMASH LONDON DJ'S, BRYAN BURTON LEWIS, JAGZ KOONER, MILO, RORY PHILLIPS, JOSHUA MOYLETT<br />
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<b>29 July (Sunday)</b><br />
<b>[<a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/timetable/sun.html">Sunday Timetable</a>]</b><br />
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<b>Green Stage</b><br />
BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, JACK JOHNSON, ANDERSON .PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS, Suchmos, KODO, SPECIAL GUEST: G&G Miller Orchestra<br />
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<b>White Stage</b><br />
CHVRCHES, cero, MISIA, KALI UCHIS, KACEY MUSGRAVES, Kenichi Asai & THE INTERCHANGE KILLS, THE FEVER 333, more<br />
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<b>Red Marquee</b><br />
DIRTY PROJECTORS, serpentwithfeet, Awesome City Club, HINDS, LEO IMAI, King Gnu, odol<br />
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<b>Sunday Session</b><br />
A-TRAK, BERHANA, Chip Tanaka, CHAI, FRONTIER BACKYARD<br />
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<b>Field of Heaven</b><br />
GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, HOTHOUSE FLOWERS, BEN HOWARD, INTERACTIVO, WESTERN CARAVAN, HIRAIDAI<br />
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<b>Gypsy Avalon</b><br />
Afro Begue, Sekitori Hana, Hanah Spring, ATOMIC CAFE: Tokiko Kato, ATOMIC CAFE TALK: [Tsuda Daisuke, Tokiko Kato], Keropons, Tegan & Kaylen<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace Tent</b><br />
KING NABE, MITSUKAZE & GREEN MASSIVE, OSADASADAO, FRENTE CUMBIERO, Toshio Matsuura, CUBANA FIESTA, DJ. JIM, MURASAKI BABYDOLL with JVC FORCE TYO<br />
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<b>Palace Arena</b><br />
MARTINEZ FAMILY WITH JOSSELIO<br />
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<b>Naeba Shokudo</b><br />
Naeba Ongaku Totugekitai, Gagaku - Japanese Traditional Theatrical Art, Honjitsukyuen, Taifuclub, WESTERN CARAVAN, THE CHINA WIFE MOTORS, Tommy Tomioka<br />
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<b>Mokudo Tei</b><br />
UPENDRA&FRIENDS, Yuichi Ohata Trio ft. Sakana Hosomi, Kanekoayano<br />
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<b>Pyramid Garden</b><br />
SUNIL and TILASMI, Hotel New Tokyo, DJ YAS & DJ QUIETSTORM, DJ/JOSHUA MOYLETT, LOVE FOR NIPPON STAGE: Junpei Kokubo, yae and more, Yoga Workshop / BASEWORKS<br />
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<b>Cafe de Paris</b><br />
SANDII&DENNIS BOVELL, FRENTE CUMBIERO, Hula Hula Circus, HARMONICA CREAMS<br />
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<b>Day Dreaming & Silent Breeze</b><br />
Naoki Serizawa, 53+84, HIFANA, DISCO MAKAPU'U (Kawanabe Hiroshi / Saito "JxJx" Jun)<br />
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<b>Rookie A Go-Go</b><br />
Manhole New World, Asagaya Romantics, Ihatov, NOT WONK, GLARE SOUNDS PROJECTION<br />
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<b>Gan-Ban Square</b><br />
Naruyoshi Kikuchi (DJ) feat. SPANK HAPPY, Daigo Sakuragi (D.A.N.), SUGIURUMN plays MADCHESTER & ACID HOUSE CLASSICS<br />
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<b>Blue Galaxy</b><br />
JIM WEST - Jim’s Vinyl Nasium, Salam Unagami, Koichi Hanafusa, Nozomu Kitazawa, Bamboo Boy and Toyo P, CLUB SKA ALL STARS (KING NABE, PRINCE MATSUOKA, RAS TARO, Dr. IHARA, YOSSY, BOBO, KO-TA-RAW)<br />
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<b>Unfairground Tent</b><br />
[Son of Acid Presents] PYRATRIX CIRCUS, JOEY JACKSON B2B JACK BERRY, HAVANA DUB, MUSHY<br />
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<b>Unfairground Bar</b><br />
[Salon Carousel Presents] SUPER CHILLED FAMILY MASH UP, BOXXI, STIVS, KELVIN 373, ARIES, TANUKICHI<br />
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<b>On Tokyo Gig Guide:</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/18900-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2018 Day One</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/18903-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2018 Day Two</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/18904-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2018 Day Three</a><br />
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<a href="https://zaiko.iflyer.tv/_buy/?item=TokyoGigGuide:1fM7:Rx:9ea52">Fuji Rock Festival 2018 tickets</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2017/06/fuji-rock-tips-2017.html">Tips for Fuji Rock Festival</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2017/08/fuji-rock-festival-2017-photos.html">Photos from Fuji Rock 2017</a><br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-8414855743914836202017-09-07T23:54:00.003+09:002017-09-07T23:55:26.745+09:00The Renderers Japan Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New Zealand band The Renderers are coming to Japan for some shows in Tokyo, Kyoto and Matsumoto.<br />
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Described as deep, dark and psychedelic, The Renderers have released 11 albums in a career spanning almost 3 decades. From their first release in 1990 on New Zealand label Flying Nun Records, to the title track on Chicago’s Drag City Records New Zealand music sampler “I Hear the Devil Calling Me” to releases on legendary Philadelphia based Siltbreeze and New York’s Ba Da Bing Records, they have splattered their music across the best and the most underground of labels. The Renderers served briefly as Bonnie Prince Billy’s backing band, and he paid tribute to them with his cover of the title track of their 1998 album A Dream of the Sea, on his More Revery release, which was this year re-issued on vinyl.<br />
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<b>THE RENDERERS</b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/The.Renderers.music/">https://www.facebook.com/The.Renderers.music/</a><br />
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/the-renderers">https://soundcloud.com/the-renderers</a><br />
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<b>Tour dates:<br /><br />Sep 8th (Fri)</b>Tokyo - Koenji<br />
@ Penguin House <br />
Acts: The Renderers, Kawaguchi Masami's New Rock Syndicate, Suishou No Fune<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/17515">http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/17515</a><br />
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<b>Sep 9th (Sat)</b><br />
Nagano - Matsumoto<br />
@ Give Me Little More<br />
Acts: The Renderers, ASUNA, よいのはて, 玉屋<br />
<a href="http://givemelittlemore.blogspot.jp/2017/08/201799the-renderers-japan-tour-2017.html">http://givemelittlemore.blogspot.jp/2017/08/201799the-renderers-japan-tour-2017.html</a><br />
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<b>Sep 14th (Thur)</b><br />
Kyoto<br />
@ 京都熊野神社ZacBaran <br />
Acts: The Renderers, 向井千惠+宮本隆+盛田たまご泰三, 一談+神田剛誌+仙波晃<br />
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Tokyo - Shibuya<br />
@ Ruby Room<br />
Acts: The Renderers, CAUCUS, SHOKO<br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-81219514876856539812017-09-05T10:14:00.000+09:002017-09-05T10:17:05.637+09:00Tokyo Rock CityA promising new YouTube series had been launched called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDwZAtpLvG7M4TQtj1cicEA"><b>Tokyo Rock City</b></a>. In each episode, they will show a live performance and interview from a Tokyo band, as well as introducing some live venues and upcoming gig information.<br />
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Going to Fuji Rock Festival this year? Here is some useful advice for festivalgoers.</div>
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<b>PACKING LIST</b><br />
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<li><b>Hat</b>. You will be spending most of your time without shelter. Not only will it protect you from the sun, but it will also help keep the inevitable rain out of your eyes. </li>
<li><b>Sunscreen</b>. Don't end up a red lobster.</li>
<li><b>Waterproof shoes</b>. It is usually muddy and you'll be doing a lot of walking. Hiking boots or rubber boots are good, otherwise some old shoes that you don't mind destroying. A spare pair is a good idea.</li>
<li><b>Raincoat</b>. It is likely to rain and umbrellas are not allowed in the festival site, so bring a light raincoat or poncho. Many people also bring rain pants.</li>
<li><b>Spare clothes</b>. You will get wet, muddy and sweaty.</li>
<li><b>Small towels</b> are very handy for mopping up sweat and rain, protecting your neck, washing your face etc.</li>
<li><b>Cash</b>. There are no ATMs on site or in the surrounding area.</li>
<li><b>Batteries</b>. For your smartphone recharger, camera and torch.</li>
<li><b>Rubbish bags</b>. Not only for rubbish but for keeping things dry and to sit on when the ground is wet. These are usually freely given out at some places in the festival site.</li>
<li><b>Something to sit on</b>. You usually have to sit on the ground so just a plastic bag can be enough, or a small cushion or fold-up chair.</li>
<li><b>Painkillers</b> for headaches and hangovers.</li>
<li><b>Portable smartphone recharger</b>. You will probably be relying on your phone a lot.</li>
<li><b>Insect repellent</b>. Especially useful for campers. You will be in the forest.</li>
<li><b>Umbrella</b>. You can't bring it in the festival site but it's ok in the campsite and while you're queuing for tickets and the bus.</li>
<li><b>Plastic covers</b> or things to keep your gear dry while you're walking around and waiting in the rain.</li>
<li><b>Something to sleep on</b>. Seriously, campers. Bring a blow-up mattress or at least a roll-up mat.</li>
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<b>FROM THE 100 YEN SHOP</b></div>
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Visit a large 100 yen shop and pick up a few useful things. Here are some ideas:</div>
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<li><b>Disposable rain coats</b>, rain suits and ponchos. These are cheap and will break but are good for a backup.</li>
<li><b>Plastic zip-lock bags</b> to keep your camera, phone and wallet dry.</li>
<li><b>Torch</b>. Absolutely necessary for campers but good for everyone else too. Parts of the festival site can be pretty dark at night.</li>
<li><b>Pocket tissues</b> and wet tissues to keep clean.</li>
<li><b>Plastic tarps</b> (blue sheets).</li>
<li><b>Spare tent pegs</b>.</li>
<li><b>Mallet</b> for banging in tent pegs.</li>
<li><b>Small fold-up chair</b> or fold-up cushion for sitting on.</li>
<li><b>Rope</b>. Can be useful for campers.</li>
<li><b>Pocket knife</b>. Also useful for campers.</li>
<li><b>Insulated PET bottle cover</b> or portable water bottle.</li>
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<b>Buying it there: </b><br />
Most alcoholic drinks in the festival grounds cost 600 yen. The beer is almost always Heineken but you can also get some craft beer at Craft Beer Market at Orange Cafe, Happa in the campsite and Tokoro Tengoku. Naeba Shokudo sells some good nihonshu (sake) and shochu. The Tokoro Tengoku/Cinema Fuji has some decent cocktails, fresh juice and cheap chu-hi. For real bars and wine, go to Palace of Wonder or Cafe de Paris. Some cheap drinks and makeshift bars can usually be found near the festival entrance and the surrounding area.</div>
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<b>Bringing it in: </b><br />
Glass bottles and cans are not allowed to be brought into the festival grounds and your bags will be checked each time you enter. But don't worry - alcohol is allowed to be brought in, so you can mix up drinks in plastic bottles in your tent/room and then carry them into the festival. Bring a cooler box/bag along to keep in your tent/room and get ice from the store near the front of the Prince Hotel. There are vending machines around the entrance which mainly only sell Pocari Sweat, water and Coca-Cola so bring some spirits which you can mix with coke (vodka, bourbon, rum etc.) or water (shochu, whisky etc.).<br />
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<b>FOOD</b><br />
This is Japan so food is a huge part of the festival and you will find plenty of good choices. The biggest concentration of food stalls is the Oasis/World Restaurant area near the Red Marquee. You will also find clusters of them in front of the festival site, at Palace of Wonder, Gypsy Avalon, and other stages and spots. Most food is around 600yen. Good, simple and cheap Japanese food can be had at Naeba Shokudo. Some food details have been announced at <a href="http://fujirockers.org/">Fujirockers.org</a>.<br />
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<b>VEGETARIAN FOOD</b><br />
Unfortunately most of the food is meat-heavy, but vegetarians can try the Mumbai Indian stall, the pizza stall, the omusubi (rice ball) stall, Pommeke fries and Naeba Shokudo in the Oasis food area, veggie curry at Big Cake and an inari sushi stall in the Blue Galaxy area, Toyama Aozora and possibly some other things in the Avalon area, the bakery and pizza stalls at Field of Heaven and there are likely to be a few other options here and there. It is advisable to bring a bit of extra food yourself too.<br />
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<b>WALKING</b></div>
The festival site is an enormous ski resort in the mountains so expect to spend a lot of time walking, walking and walking. You'll need to study the timetable and factor in long walking times between stages on opposite ends of the festival. It can take up to half an hour. Remember that crowds, mud and walking in the dark can hold you up. The paths and boardwalks between stages take you through beautiful green forests so the walking is usually pleasant. The boardwalk can be a quick way to get between the Green Stage and Field of Heaven. It will also take a long time to walk into the festival from the campsite, nearby hotels and the bus stop.</div>
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<b><br />SENDING AND STORING STUFF</b><br />
You can get stuff sent to and from the festival by Yamato at reasonable prices. There is a counter near the entrance where you can pack and post stuff. This is very useful if you're too tired to carry all your stuff home. The Yamato counter can also store your luggage throughout the festival.<br />
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<b>INFORMATION CENTRE</b><br />
In the Oasis food area there is an information centre that you can go to if you lose anything, have any problems, need first aid etc. Nearby there is also a notice board where they will post any changes to the schedule and people can leave messages for each other. Fujirockers also has a tent around here where you can use the Internet.<br />
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<b>THURSDAY NIGHT</b><br />
The kick-off party on Thursday night is highly recommended. It's free to the public so some locals come and hold a bon-odori (traditional dance) and fireworks. Surprise bands and DJs play on the Red Marquee and Ganban stages while everyone gets hyped up and ready for the festival.<br />
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<b>CAMPING</b></div>
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<li>The campsite covers a large golf course and surrounding area on the front left of the festival site. Unfortunately, most of it is hilly so flat land is at a premium. The earlier you can get there, the better. Definitely try to arrive on Thursday when it opens if you can. All the best spots get snapped up on Thursday. You can camp from Thursday at 12:00 to Monday at 12:00.</li>
<li>For women, there is a girls-only area in a great spot near the entrance. </li>
<li>The ideal place to pitch your tent is on flat ground (seriously! You will see some tents on crazy angles), not too far from (or close to) the entrance, not at the bottom of a hill as the lower areas get flooded and muddy, near (but not too close to!) toilets, ideally near some trees for shade and to use as a post for a clothesline (but you're not supposed to do this), and not right next to the path (unless you want people falling on and kicking mud on your tent).</li>
<li>At the entrance to the campsite there is a camping service station. The staff there can help you if you have trouble pitching your tent and other things. There is also a BBQ area here for campers who bring their own food. You are not supposed to use fire or barbecues in the campsite.</li>
<li>There are some showers and onsen (hot spring bath) you can use near the campsite entrance. Expect long queues and no privacy. Around the campsite there are some toilets which have sinks next to them that you can use to wash up. Some of the nearby hotels will let you use their public baths for a small fee.</li>
<li>A tent with a shaded entrance is ideal so you can escape from the hot tent, sun and rain during the mornings.</li>
<li>A fly for your tent will help you keep dry.</li>
<li>If you buy a different ticket, you can camp in another camping area called Pyramid Garden. It is a flat, grassy area with its own stage. There is also a Moon Caravan camping area where you can camp with your car or dog.</li>
<li>Before you go to the festival, good place to find cheap camping and outdoor gear is at a 'home centre' (big DIY/furniture shops) like Simachu, Cainz, Komeri etc or cheap department store type places like Don Quixote or Olympic. You can find good quality stuff at outdoor stores like L-Breath. Amazon.co.jp has a big range of outdoor gear too. </li>
<li><a href="http://ganban-frf.ocnk.net/product-list/7">Ganban</a> offers tent rental for the festival but unfortunately it's already sold out.</li>
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<b>TRANSPORT</b></div>
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<li>Most people take the shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno station. You need to get off at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echigo-Yuzawa_Station">Echigo-Yuzawa station</a>. It takes just over an hour and costs 5940 yen (unreserved seat) or 6660 yen (reserved seat) from Ueno one-way. There are about one or two trains an hour. You can get tickets from the JR counter of any major JR station. You could get the return tickets in advance as well, or just get them when you get to Echigo Yuzawa. Check train times at <a href="http://www.hyperdia.com/en/">Hyperdia</a>.</li>
<li>Local trains cost almost half the price of a shinkansen (3350yen), but take almost four hours. Get the JR Takasaki line from Ueno to Takasaki, then the JR Joetsu line to Minakami, then the infrequent Joetsu line extension to Echigo-Yuzawa. Plan the train times in advance at <a href="http://www.hyperdia.com/en/">Hyperdia</a>. A <a href="http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/seishun18.html">seishun juhachi kippu</a> is even cheaper. This ticket gives you five daily coupons of unlimited travel on JR local and rapid trains (not express or shinkansen) between July 20 and September 10 for only 11850yen. You can divide the 5 tickets among your friends and it'll work out to be only 2370yen to get to the festival! You will need to travel together though. Even if there are only two of you, if you use it on the way there and back, it'll only cost you 2962yen each way. You can take the above local train route. The seishun juhachi kippu is available at the ticket counters of most major JR stations.</li>
<li>There are some official bus services available from Tokyo and other places. They take longer and cost more than the shinkansen though, Details at <a href="http://ganban-frf.ocnk.net/product-list/6">Ganban</a> or the <a href="http://www3.collaborationtours.com/fujirock/tour/busplan.html">official tour centre</a>.</li>
<li>You can of course drive there. A car rental agency with English support is <a href="https://www.nrgroup-global.com/en/">Nippon Rent-A-Car</a>. </li>
<li>Shuttle buses run to and from Echigo Yuzawa station from 12:00 on Thursday to Monday. There is no real timetable; they just keep going back and forth. Be prepared for long queues in the sun or rain. The buses also stop at Tashiro, Mitsumata and Asagai if your accommodation is around there. Don't worry if you don't have your festival ticket yet, the driver won't check. The bus costs 500 yen but the return trip is free.</li>
<li>You could get a taxi from Echigo-Yuzawa station to the site if you are in group of three or four, or if you are rich. It will probably cost around 7000 yen.</li>
<li>If you're leaving by shinkansen on Saturday or Sunday night, you will have to leave early enough to get the last train. This will mean missing the headliners on that day.</li>
<li>More transport details on the <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/access.html">official site</a>.</li>
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<b>NOT JUST THE BIG STAGES</b></div>
The big name acts will be on the Green Stage, White Stage, Red Marquee and Field of Heaven but make sure you check out some of the other stages and areas of the site too.<br />
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<li><a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage11">Mokudo Tei</a> is a tiny stage set up on the boardwalk in the middle of the forest where bands play intimate sets. </li>
<li><a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage16">Day Dreaming/Silent Breeze</a> is a 20-minute cable-car ride away up on top of a mountain. Some cool hip-hop and electronica acts play up there, there are weird games and costumes, a flying fox, a restaurant, dragonflies and a really fun relaxed atmosphere where you are allowed to act like children. It costs 1500 yen return to get the gondola there.</li>
<li><a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage10">Naeba Shokudo</a> is near the world food area/Red Marquee. You can sit undercover on the tatami, get some nice Japanese food and sake, as well as catch some performers on the small stage. </li>
<li><a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage06">The Crystal Palace</a> tent and Palace of Wonder area is a bizarre place near the festival entrance where you can have some all-night fun. Dance, play, have some cocktails and watch the Mega Globe of Death. Check out some up-and-coming bands late at night on the <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage05">Rookie A Go-Go</a> stage. </li>
<li>If you have time, go right down to the very end of the festival beyond the Field of Heaven to the <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage14">Cafe de Paris</a> tent. You can get some good cocktails and wine, catch some interesting entertainment and cool down your feet in the creek. Also checkout the nearby <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage15">Orange Cafe and Busker Stop</a> areas.</li>
<li>There are hammocks you can use in the forest at the back between the Gypsy Avalon stage and NGO area. Take a look at the NGO booths while you're there and catch a performance on the <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/stage.html#stage07">Gypsy Avalon</a> stage.</li>
<li>Ganban has a small stage near the World Restaurant area where DJs play. This is a fun and casual area to dance late at night.</li>
<li><a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/stage/stages/amuse.html#stage08">Cinema Fuji</a> is a cool area to hang out and watch some late night films or buskers. There are also some good cocktails, juice and food here at Tokoro Tegoku. You can cool your feet in the creek here too. It's past Kids Land, between the Green and White stages.</li>
<li>There are also a couple of areas behind the Prince Hotel called Pyramid Garden and Moon Caravan open only to campers.</li>
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There is a great free app you can download to help decide which bands to see and plan your timetable. In the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1112045623">App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.iflyer.fujirockfestival">Google Play</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.fujirockfestival.com/">Official Japanese site</a></div>
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<a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/">Official English site</a></div>
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<a href="http://fujirockers.org/">Fujirockers (Japanese)</a></div>
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<a href="http://fujirock.com/">Fujirockers (English)</a></div>
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<a href="http://ganban-frf.ocnk.net/">Ganban</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15720-fuji-rock-festival">Day One</a> (Tokyo Gig Guide)</div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15721-fuji-rock-festival">Day Two</a> (Tokyo Gig Guide)</div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15722-fuji-rock-festival">Day Three</a> (Tokyo Gig Guide)<br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-23487565937067605672017-05-26T15:43:00.000+09:002017-05-26T17:21:09.752+09:00Music Festivals 2017Here are some of the best festivals coming up in summer and beyond, all accessible from Tokyo.<br />
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<b>May 27, 28</b><br />
Beautiful and fun camping festival in Nagano.<br />
@ Kodama no Mori Campsite, Nagano<br />
Lineup: Acid Arab, Battles Bibio, Cero, Clammbon and more.<br />
Tickets: ¥14,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15765-taicoclub">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15766-taicoclub">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>COLEMAN OUTDOOR RESORT PARK</b><br />
<b>May 27, 28</b><br />
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Free outdoor, camping, food and music festival<br />
@ Meiji Jingu Gaien, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: bird, bunbuku, Michael Kaneko, The Natsuyasumi Band, Yasei Collective, more<br />
Tickets: Free entry<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16844-coleman-outdoor-resort-park">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16845-coleman-outdoor-resort-park">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>SHIMOKITAZAWA SOUND CRUISING</b><br />
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<b>May 27, 28</b><br />
Wander around Shimokitazawa checking out up-and-coming indie bands.<br />
@ various venues in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo<br />
Lineup includes 100s of local bands like Gezan Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, Tempalay, skillkills.<br />
Tickets: ¥5,900, day only ¥4,800, night only ¥3,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16843-shimokitazawa-sound-cruising">Details</a><br />
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<b>OOO! Vol. 6</b><br />
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<b>June 3</b><br />
Chaotic experimental event at a live house and studio in Shinjuku.<br />
@ JAM, Shinjuku, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Kuruucrew, Blackphone666, T. Mikawa (Incapacitants) x Kazehito Seki, The Dead Pan Speakers, Foodman, more.<br />
Tickets: ¥2,500 advance, ¥3,000 door<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16720">Details</a><br />
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<b>THE CAMP BOOK 2017</b><br />
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<b>June 10, 11</b><br />
Friendly camping festival with Japanese artists in the mountains.<br />
@ President Resort Karuizawa, Gunma<br />
Lineup: SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS, Seiko Oomori, never young beach, D.A.N, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥7,500, 2 days ¥14,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16847">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16848-the-camp-book-2017">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>SPRING BREEZE</b><br />
<b>June 11</b><br />
Urban festival in a park near Ginza.<br />
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@ Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Ame no Parade, DATS, DYGL, Tensai Band, Humbert Humbert, bonobos<br />
Tickets: ¥3,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16881">Details</a><br />
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<b>TOKYO BOREDOM</b><br />
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<b>June 17</b><br />
Crazy Tokyo bands at a live house and studio in Akihabara.<br />
@ Club Goodman, Akihabara, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: SAYUU, Energish Golf, Elephant Noiz Kashimashi, Bossston Cruizing Mania, Compact Club, more<br />
Tickets: ¥1,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16722-tokyo-boredom">Details</a><br />
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<b>June 17, 18</b><br />
Wander around the love hotel district of Shibuya checking out a wide range of Japanese artists.<br />
@ various venues in Shibuya, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: 100s of local bands including Urbangarde, Shibusashirazu Orchestra, toddle, Negicco, Puffy, more.<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥6,800, 2 days ¥12,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16477-yatsui-festival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16478-yatsui-festival">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>SATANIC CARNIVAL</b><br />
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<b>June 17, 18</b><br />
Sold out urban festival of Japanese pop-punk bands.<br />
@ Makuhari Messe, Chiba<br />
Lineup: coldrain, Ken Yokoyama, Oi-Skall Mates, Mongol800, Garlicboys, more<br />
Tickets: sold out!<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16849-satanic-carnival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16850-satanic-carnival">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>TONOFON FESTIVAL</b><br />
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<b>July 25</b><br />
Chilled-out day in Saitama with some quirky Japanese pop bands.<br />
@ Tokorozawa Kōkū Kinen Kōen, Saitama<br />
Lineup: Shugo Tokumaru, Nikaido Kazumi with Gentle Forest Quintet, never young beach, Open Reel Ensemble, Ide Kensuke to Bosen<br />
Tickets: ¥4,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16115-tonofon-festival-shugo-tokumaru-nikaido-kazumi-with-gentle-forest-quintet-never-young-beach-more">Details</a><br />
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<b>ZIPANG</b><br />
<b>July 24, 25</b><br />
Dance music based festival near Tokyo.<br />
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@ Shirahama Flower Park, Chiba<br />
Lineup: Dachambo with Saori Kanda, Killer-Bong, Bryan Burton-Lewis, DJ Shhhhh, Gonno, more<br />
Tickets: ¥7,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16851-zipang-2017">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16852-zipang-2017">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>SASAKURE FESTIVAL</b><br />
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<b>July 8</b><br />
Small one-day event at a club in Shibuya.<br />
@ Womb, Shibuya, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Zazen Boys, Dotama, imai (group_inou), Kindan No Tasuketsu, more<br />
Tickets: ¥3,800<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16853-sasakure-festival">Details</a><br />
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<b>GFB '17</b><br />
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<b>July 15, 16</b><br />
Otherwise known as Goose Fresh Beat or Tsukuba Rock Fes, a nice and cheap camping festival in Tsukuba.<br />
@ Tsukuba Auto Camping Ground, Ibaraki<br />
Lineup: avengers in sci-fi, Homecomings, Owarikara, Denims, Chiina, Chai, Marquee Beach Club, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥5,500, 2 days ¥10,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16834-gfb-17">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16835-gfb-17">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>NATSUBIRAKI MUSIC FESTIVAL</b><br />
<b>July 15, 16, 17</b><br />
A family-friendly festival, also held in Osaka and Fukuoka.<br />
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@ Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park, Saitama<br />
Lineup: Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, Rhymester, Pushim, Nabowa, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥4,500, 3 days ¥12,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16831-natsubiraki-music-festival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16832-natsubiraki-music-festival">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16833-natsubiraki-music-festival">Day Three</a><br />
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<b>RURAL</b><br />
<b>July 15, 16, 17</b><br />
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Electronic music camping festival up in Nagano.<br />
@ Uchiyama Camping Village, Nagano<br />
Lineup: GAS, Svreca, Roly Portwe, Solar, DJ NOBU, Felix K, Sapphire Slows, more<br />
Tickets: ¥15,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16878-rural-2017">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16879-rural-2017">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16880-rural-2017">Day Three</a><br />
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<b>PEANUTS CAMP</b><br />
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<b>July 22, 23</b><br />
A cute camping festival in Chiba with a very Shibuya-kei lineup this year.<br />
@ Ichihara Auto-camp ground, Star Village, Chiba<br />
Lineup: Hideki Kaji, Bridge, Konishi Yasuharu, Keiichi Sokabe, more<br />
Tickets: 2 days ¥13,000, 1 day ¥7,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16854-peanuts-camp">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16855-peanuts-camp">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL</b><br />
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<b>July 28, 29, 30</b><br />
The mother of all music festivals in Japan in a beautiful location with international and domestic artists over multiple stages.<br />
@ Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata<br />
Lineup: Gorillaz, Aphex Twin, Bjork, Queens of the Stone Age, LCD Soundsystem, Lorde, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥18,000, 2 days ¥34,000, 3 days ¥39,800<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15720-fuji-rock-festival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15721-fuji-rock-festival">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15722-fuji-rock-festival">Day Three</a><br />
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<b>ROCK IN JAPAN</b><br />
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<b>August 5, 6 + 11, 12</b><br />
Huge festival over 2 weekends featuring popular Japanese artists.<br />
@ Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki<br />
Lineup: B'z, Love Psychedelico, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Polysics, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥13,000, 2 days ¥24,500, 4 days ¥42,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16856-rock-in-japan-festival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16857-rock-in-japan-festival">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16858-rock-in-japan-festival">Day Three</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16859-rock-in-japan-festival">Day Four</a><br />
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<b>METEO NIGHT</b><br />
<b>August 5, 6</b><br />
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Some of Tokyo's most interesting experimental bands between 3 venues in the same building.<br />
@ O-West/O-Nest/7th Floor, Shibuya, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Groundcover., Limited Express (has gone?), Lostage, Energish Golf, Oshiri Penpenz, aoiswimming, more<br />
Tickets: 5th ¥3,500, 6th ¥3,800, 2 days ¥6,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16860-meteo-night-2017">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16861-meteo-night-2017">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>WORLD HAPPINESS</b><br />
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<b>August 6</b><br />
This year is the 10th anniversary of this urban Japanese festival.<br />
@ Kasai Rinkai Koen, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Denki Groove, Hana Sekitori, Towa Tei, Taiiki Okazaki, Zombie-Chang, more<br />
Tickets: ¥10,800<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16862-world-happiness">Details</a><br />
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<b>SUMMER SONIC</b><br />
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<b>August 19, 20</b><br />
Large urban festival with a lineup covering a wide range of genres.<br />
@ ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe, Chiba<br />
Lineup: Cavin Harris, Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Man With A Mission, Kasabian, SUM41, more<br />
Tickets: 1 day ¥16,500, 2 days ¥30,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15741-summer-sonic">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15742-summer-sonic">Day Two</a><br />
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<b>SONIC MANIA</b><br />
<b>August 18</b><br />
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All-night event the night before Summer Sonic.<br />
@ Makuhari Messe, Chiba<br />
Lineup: Kasabian, Liam Galagher, Justice, Orbital, Perfume, Denki Groove, Shobaleader One, !!!, more<br />
Tickets: ¥11,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15898-sonic-mania">Details</a><br />
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<b>HOSTESS CLUB ALL-NIGHTER</b><br />
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<b>August 19</b><br />
All-night event during Summer Sonic.<br />
@ Makuhari Messe, Chiba<br />
Lineup: Mogwai, Ride, The Horrors, Beak, Cigarettes After Sex, Blanck Mass, Matthew Herbert, more<br />
Tickets: ¥9,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16863-hostess-club-all-nighter-mogwai-ride-the-horrors-beak-cigarettes-after-sex-blanck-mass-more">Details</a><br />
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<b>SWEET LOVE SHOWER</b><br />
<b>August 25, 26, 27</b><br />
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Three-day festival presented by Space Shower with popular Japanese artists.<br />
@ Yamanakako Exchange Plaza Kirara, Yamanashi<br />
Lineup: Elephant Kashimashi, Kana-Boon, [Alexandros], Cornelius, never young beach, more.<br />
Tickets: 3 days ¥28,000, 2 days ¥19,000, 1 day ¥10,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16869-sweet-love-shower-2017">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16870-sweet-love-shower-2017">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16871-sweet-love-shower-2017">Day Three</a><br />
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<b>TOKYO JAZZ FESTIVAL</b><br />
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<b>September 1, 2, 3</b><br />
Indoor and outdoor jazz festival with paid and free performances.<br />
@ NHK Hall/Yoyogi Park/WWW/WWWX, Shibuya, Tokyo<br />
Lineup: Chick Corea, Amore&Lulu, The Danish Radio Big Band, Al Di Meola, Peter Erskine, more<br />
Tickets: various prices, some free<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16873-tokyo-jazz-festival">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16874-tokyo-jazz-festival">Day Two</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16875-tokyo-jazz-festival">Day Three</a><br />
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<b>BAYCAMP</b><br />
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<b>September 9</b><br />
Japanese rock bands in a park in Kawasaki.<br />
@ Higashi Ogishima East Park, Kawasaki<br />
Lineup: Awesome City Club, BIGMAMA, The Birthday, cinema staff, Creepy Nuts, Czecho No Republic, more<br />
Tickets: ¥8,500<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16865-baycamp-2017">Details</a><br />
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<b>NATSU NO MAMONO</b><br />
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<b>September 10</b><br />
Eclectic lineup of Japanese artists in a park in Kawasaki.<br />
@ Higashi Ogishima East Park, Kawasaki<br />
Lineup: Guitar Wolf, BiS, Mikami Kan, Tomovsky, Ningen Isu, more<br />
Tickets: ¥8,000<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16866-natsu-no-mamono-2017">Details</a><br />
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<b>LOUD PARK</b><br />
<b>October 14, 15</b><br />
Big heavy metal festival near Tokyo.<br />
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@ Saitama Super Arena, Saitama<br />
Lineup: Michael Schenker Fest, Alice Cooper, Anthem, Apocalyptica, Cradle of Filth, Opeth, more<br />
Tickets: TBA<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16867-loud-park-17">Day One</a>, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/16868-loud-park-17">Day Two</a><br />
<br />mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-773448870683812662017-04-23T19:30:00.000+09:002017-04-23T19:42:44.887+09:00Alexa Dexa Japan Tour 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnXqBKj-yvNfluGtDuEMxaEx2lwAAZO0pN7mYbIvJDOli44q9CMzQD2CFvzAMf9R4lV_W2TqCO-PThtFiiYjP4gvhm1y_I-UOTw1QD1H3ZdRLBgqnyVo2o5uHxuM1q3MvYOedOAL8-r0/s1600/alexa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnXqBKj-yvNfluGtDuEMxaEx2lwAAZO0pN7mYbIvJDOli44q9CMzQD2CFvzAMf9R4lV_W2TqCO-PThtFiiYjP4gvhm1y_I-UOTw1QD1H3ZdRLBgqnyVo2o5uHxuM1q3MvYOedOAL8-r0/s200/alexa.jpg" width="200" /></a>New York based artist <a href="http://www.alexadexa.com/">Alexa Dexa</a> is bringing her unique toychestral electronic pop solo project to Japan with her desk bells, baby grand toy piano, electronic beats and soulful voice. See her at Tokyo Gig Guide's Farm Party on the 28th!<br />
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24 April (Mon) Alexa Dexa, Chiharu Mitamura, Lunakate, Tsuji Shion<br />
@ DUO Music Exchange, Shibuya
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/16472">http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/16472</a>
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25 April (Tue) Alexa Dexa, HOWNOWMER (Australia), SHOKO, 神々のゴライコーズ<br />
@ Basement Bar, Shimokitazawa<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/16215">http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/16215</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPEYCBgkZOXcaX89k80Uwv-ydNfNJSfybS0jy6sSP1eRJOL2QKQ9f1QDEYbX4qE-H2laXteuSNsPgJpL6ehL3Mp-mJZ4zP_w_v2ktvZ87Osxc8SlKLPYuVN3KuBlsRbUPi-hoCJrKpX8/s1600/farm-party-22+-+large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPEYCBgkZOXcaX89k80Uwv-ydNfNJSfybS0jy6sSP1eRJOL2QKQ9f1QDEYbX4qE-H2laXteuSNsPgJpL6ehL3Mp-mJZ4zP_w_v2ktvZ87Osxc8SlKLPYuVN3KuBlsRbUPi-hoCJrKpX8/s200/farm-party-22+-+large.jpg" width="141" /></a>28 April (Fri) Alexa Dexa, Energish Golf, Barry Zogon Band, Youthmemory<br />
@ Ruby Room, Shibuya<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15920">http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15920</a><br />
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29 April (Sat) Alexa Dexa, Synth Sisters, Erb/Loriot, James Barrett + Masayo Hirota, Cranky Bhard<br />
@ <a href="http://pikaspace.tumblr.com/">Imagination Pika Space</a>, Osaka<br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-6597034660459767032017-04-19T13:34:00.000+09:002017-04-19T18:56:16.639+09:00Karaoke guideOn nights when there are no good gigs on, why don't you get your music fix at karaoke? You could try singing <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enka">enka</a></i> with the old guys in "snack" and "pub" hostess bars if you like, but don't worry, in Japan most people sing in private rooms (karaoke "boxes") with their friends or colleagues. Karaoke outlets offering private rooms are absolutely everywhere in Japan. Just look for the logos of the chains detailed below or big places displaying signs with the word カラオケ (karaoke).<br />
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Going to karaoke is a common impromptu night time activity after drinking when people want to keep the party going. Karaoke boxes are also popular places to end up in after midnight when you have missed the last train.<br />
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Because they can be so cheap during the day, many people use karaoke boxes just as places to hang out or kill time. Some people use them for meetings or lessons, to practice their musical instruments or just take a nap. It's often just as cheap as going to a cafe but you get your own cozy private space.<br />
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<b>About karaoke boxes</b></h3>
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<li>Prices listed are almost always per person and per 30 minutes, usually with a minimum of one hour.</li>
<li>Weekdays before 18:00 or 19:00 are always the cheapest times with the price sometimes under ¥100. The prices jump up significantly in the evenings and on weekends, on public holidays and the day before a public holiday.</li>
<li>Almost all karaoke chain branches have "free time" deals available, mostly for quieter times such as during the day on weekdays or after midnight. This means you can stay for as long as you like during that time and it usually works out cheaper if you stay for longer periods.</li>
<li>In most cases, you have to order at least one drink as well. Otherwise, you can order an all-you-can-drink alcohol deal or, in some places, free refill soft drink bar. If you are going to have a few drinks, the all-you-can-drink deals usually end up being worthwhile. In all branches of Uta Hiroba the prices already include the soft drink bar.</li>
<li>If you are a student, bring your student card as a lot of places have significantly discounted rates for students, particularly at Big Echo, Cote D'Azur and Karaoke Ban Ban.</li>
<li>If you plan to go to the same place a few times, it's worth becoming a member, especially at Big Echo, Karaoke Kan and Tetsujin, where members get big discounts.</li>
<li>Going to karaoke alone might seem strange but is absolutely okay, particularly during less busy times like during the day. However, a few places do charge a little more for "hitokara" (one person karaoke).</li>
<li>As tempting as it may be, karaoke places don't allow outside drinks to be brought in. If you are caught, an extra charge is likely to be added to your room.</li>
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<b>OK, let's go to a karaoke box!</b></h3>
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plan you stay and how many people will be using the room. Sometimes you can choose a smoking or non-smoking room. Some places have a form that you have to fill out. In Karaoke Kan for example, you have to write your name (お名前), age (年齢), how many men (男) or women (女) are in the group, the total number of people (計), and how many hours (時間) you plan to stay. Sometimes you'll also have to write your phone number (電話番号). At some places, you have to become a member at first. The receptionist will help you if you don't understand anything.</li>
<li>You will usually then have to choose whether you want to just order one drink to start, a <i>nomihoudai</i> (all-you-can-drink) course, or a course which includes food.</li>
<li>They will often ask you which karaoke system you prefer: <a href="https://www.joysound.com/web/karaoke/">Joysound</a> or <a href="http://www.clubdam.com/app/search/searchKeywordKaraoke.html">DAM</a>. It doesn't make a huge difference. Joysound has more songs than DAM, however you do find songs on DAM that are not on Joysound. Search their songs using the above links and choose which system has more that you like. DAM also tends to have more music videos rather than just the generic background videos, and is more likely to have <i>furigana</i> on the Japanese songs. Both have smartphone apps that you can use to search songs and even use as a remote control at karaoke. I find the Joysound app easier to use and it allows me to save my favourite songs.</li>
<li>Some places will have "concept rooms" with particular styles or themes that you can choose from. For example, <a href="http://www.adores.jp/akiba-karaoke/room.html">Adores in Akihabara</a> has various themed rooms. </li>
<li>Some rooms are tiny with enough room for no more than four people to sit, and in some places huge group rooms are available complete with a stage and a dance floor.</li>
<li>Most places will have two or more microphones and remote control panels in the room but in some places they give them to you at the counter. They will also give you a receipt with the room number and start and finish times printed on it.</li>
<li>Some places will have costumes, and tambourines, maracas or other instruments that you can borrow and bring to the room.</li>
<li>In the room, use the touch screen remote control panel with the stylus to search for songs. Most places with newer machines will have English so look for the icon to change the language. You can search for songs by song title or artist. Unfortunately, the thick songbooks you used to get are becoming less and less common.</li>
<li>When you choose a song, it gets queued after the previously selected songs.</li>
<li>On the karaoke machine under the screen, there should be three or four knobs. One will be the volume of the music, one will be the microphone volume, and one will be for the amount of "echo" (reverb) on the microphones. There is sometimes another knob to control the volume of the BGM - the background music and ads which play when no song has been selected. You can also adjust the pitch. By the door you should find controls for the room lighting and air conditioner.</li>
<li>You can order more drinks and food from the room. In most stores, you order using the telephone in the room. Just pick up the phone and when a staff member answers, clearly state the items you want. In some stores you can order using the karaoke remote control panel or a separate remote control.</li>
<li>At some places, after you finish each song, the screen displays a rating on your singing performance and how many calories you have burned.</li>
<li>Around ten minutes before the allocated time is up, the phone in the room will ring. When you answer, you can ask to extend the time if you want to stay longer. Otherwise, say "hai, wakarimashita" and get ready to leave.</li>
<li>Bring the receipt to the counter and pay. Note that at some places you have to pay at the start.</li>
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<b><a href="http://www.karaokekan.jp/">KARAOKE KAN (カラオケ館)</a></b><br />
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You will find branches of this common chain near most larger train stations. The prices range a lot depending on the branch and the time but it is usually not expensive. They offer good discounts for members. A few branches have free refill soft drinks. Their <a href="http://karaokekan.jp/menu/">food menu</a> includes the standard fried things, snacks and pizza. Soft drinks start from about ¥380 and alcoholic drinks from about ¥540.<br />
The price before 18:00/19:00 ranges from ¥80 to ¥386 depending on the branch and the day of the week. The price for after 18:00/19:00 ranges from ¥333 to ¥813.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://karaokekan.jp/shop/tokyo_area4/03040002.html">Karaoke Kan Shibuya</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/2tUarX9hokz">Map</a>)<br />
The karaoke scene in the movie Lost in Translation was filmed in this branch. Before 19:00 the price is from ¥120 to ¥173. After 19:00 it's from ¥533 to ¥653. Free time before 20:00 is from ¥1346 to ¥1760, and after 23:00 from ¥1986 to ¥2653.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.utahiro.com/">UTA HIROBA (歌広場)</a></b><br />
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This is often the cheapest place because all the listed prices already include free refill soft drinks which means you don't have to pay for extra drinks. As it's so cheap, it tends to be popular with young people and can be a bit shabby. It's called 'Jankara' in some other parts of Japan. They offer 10% off if you make a <a href="https://www.utahiro.com/reserve/tabid/66/Default.aspx">reservation online</a>. Alcoholic drinks start from ¥420. The <a href="http://www.utahiro.com/store/storelist/storeinfo/tabid/64/pdid/0117/Default.aspx">Kanda West Exit branch</a> has craft beer! The basic <a href="http://www.utahiro.com/menu/tabid/74/Default.aspx">food menu</a> includes fried chicken, chips, ramen and takoyaki. Before 18:00 the price ranges from ¥125 to ¥200, after 18:00 from ¥350 to ¥800, and after 18:00 including all-you-can-drink alcohol from ¥670 to ¥950, depending on the branch and the day of the week.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://www.utahiro.com/store/storelist/storeinfo/tabid/64/pdid/0042/Default.aspx">Uta Hiroba Ryogoku</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tuCVg1gJqaK2">Map</a>)<br />
After watching the sumo, pop in to this branch of Uta Hiroba, directly in front of Ryogoku station. Some of the rooms have a view of the station platform. 30 minutes is ¥145 before 18:00, and ¥350-¥440 after 18:00. Free time is ¥1010 before 20:00 and ¥1180-¥2180 after 23:00.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.karatetsu.com/">KARAOKE NO TETSUJIN (カラオケの鉄人)</a></b><br />
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With a name meaning "Karaoke Ironman", this is quite a nerdy but fun karaoke chain and is generally not expensive. It is said to have the largest number of English songs and you can request English menus at the front counter. Some branches have special themed rooms and all have costumes to hire. Soft drink prices start from about ¥370 and alcohol drinks from about ¥500. Their <a href="http://www.karatetsu.com/menu/grand1.shtml">food menu</a> includes the standard fried things, snacks and pizza, as well as ¥500 lunches. The price before 18:00/19:00 can be as low as ¥25 and up to ¥312, and after 18:00/19:00 from ¥337 to ¥725, depending on the day of the week and the branch.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://www.karatetsu.com/tenpo/koenji/">Karaoke no Tetsujin Koenji</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/hXn7TrZoUsq">Map</a>)<br />
This is a cheap branch of Karatetsu popular to visit after seeing a live concert at one of the nearby music venues. Prices before 19:00 are from ¥62 to ¥112, and after 19:00 are from ¥337 to ¥450. Free time before 19:00 is from ¥700 to ¥937, and after 22:00 is from ¥1600 to ¥2137.<br />
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<b><a href="http://big-echo.jp/">BIG ECHO (ビッグエコー)</a></b><br />
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This is another very commonly seen karaoke chain which usually offers slightly nicer rooms. It tends to be a little more expensive than other chains but offers discounts for members, seniors and students, as well as <a href="http://big-echo.jp/coupon/">discount coupons on their website</a>. The <a href="http://big-echo.jp/food_and_drink/">food menu</a> includes fried things, pizza and pasta. The price before 19:00/20:00 is from ¥100 to ¥320, and after 19:00/20:00 it can be as low as ¥300 and as high as ¥750, depending on the day and the branch.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://big-echo.jp/shop_info/%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E6%9D%B1%E5%8F%A3%E5%BA%97/">Big Echo Shinjuku Higashi-guchi</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/KrPAcW83nY42">Map</a>)<br />
Conveniently located near the east exit of Shinjuku station, this branch has a number of interesting themed rooms. It costs ¥200-¥300 before 19:00 and ¥500-¥653 after 19:00. Free time before 19:00 is ¥1200 and after 23:00 is ¥2000-¥3213.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.pasela.co.jp/">PASELA (パセラ)</a></b><br />
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This place calls itself a resort with more luxurious rooms with decent food (<a href="https://www.pasela.co.jp/book/gm/pasela/multilingual/">English menu</a>) and is famous for its giant honey toast. It's good for large groups and parties. Alcoholic drinks start from ¥480 and their all-you-can-drink soft drink or alcohol deals can be reasonably priced. The branches are in Ginza, Akasaka, Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Akihabara and Yokohama. Before 18:00, prices start from ¥232 and after 18:00 from ¥399.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="https://www.pasela.co.jp/shop/akihabara/">Pasela Akihabara</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/QGZtx5ZfUcE2">Map</a>)<br />
In the otaku mecha of Akihabara, this unique branch of Pasela has anime and game themed rooms like Evangelion and Final Fantasy, as well as some cool Japanese retro style rooms. Before 18:00 rooms are ¥232-¥278 and after 18:00 it costs ¥454 for concept rooms and ¥574 for official collaboration rooms. There are lots of food and drink plans to choose from.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.karaokemanekineko.jp/">MANEKINEKO (まねきねこ)</a></b><br />
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They usually offer some non-smoking rooms and there are some branches which let you bring in food and drink. You can check out their <a href="http://www.karaokemanekineko.jp/menu/">menus in English</a>. Check out their <a href="http://www.karaokemanekineko.jp/campaign/">coupons and campaigns</a>. Before 18:00/19:00 the price can be as low as ¥10 and as high as ¥200. After 18:00/19:00 it ranges between ¥250 and ¥500.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://www.karaokemanekineko.jp/campaign/karaoke-maneki-neko--yotsuya-3chome-shinjuku-.html">Manekineko Yotsuya-sanchome</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/sEjDWtGd3Dz">Map</a>)<br />
This branch not far from Shinjuku offers English menus with halal food and prayer rooms for Muslim customers. Outside food is also allowed to be brought in. Before 18:00, 30 minutes is ¥200 and after 18:00 it's ¥350-¥400.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.cotedazur.jp/">COTE D'AZUR (コート・ダジュール)</a></b><br />
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There are discounts for students and <a href="http://www.cotedazur.jp/coupon/index.html">coupons on their site</a>. They have a basic izakaya style <a href="http://www.cotedazur.jp/menu/grand_menu/">food menu</a> and soft drinks start from ¥340 and alcohol from about ¥480. The price before 18:00 ranges between ¥50 and ¥380, and after 18:00 between ¥240 and ¥660, depending on the branch and the day.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://www.cotedazur.jp/branch/detail/10159.html">Cote D'Azur Roppongi</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ToeXbkmu8sm">Map</a>)<br />
There are some cool rooms in this branch including some with stages. Before 18:00, 30 minutes is ¥205. After 18:00, it's ¥410-¥496. Free time before 20:00 is ¥831 and after 23:00 is ¥1857-¥2160.<br />
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<b><a href="http://shop.joysound.com/area/"><span id="goog_587822049"></span>JOYSOUND</a></b><br />
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Joysound is a common karaoke machine system. They also have a number of nice karaoke stores around Japan, including some in Tokyo. They have discounts for students, seniors and members. The price before 18:00 starts at ¥160 and can be up to ¥340, and after 18:00 it runs from ¥450 to ¥750, depending on the day and branch.<br />
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Featured branch: <a href="http://shop.joysound.com/joysound-shinagawa/">Joysound Shinagawa</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LU3c4zw19582">Map</a>)<br />
Here you can find rooms with live stages and musical instruments, high quality sound rooms, ladies' rooms and plush VIP rooms. Before 18:00, prices start from ¥340 with free time from ¥1280. After 18:00, from ¥750 and free time after 23:00 from ¥3150.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.shidax.co.jp/sc/">SHIDAX (シダックス)</a></b><br />
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This used to be a large chain but a lot of the stores have closed recently. They have some left in Tokyo including ones in Shinjuku, Asakusa and Roppongi. Soft drinks start from ¥400 and alcoholic drinks from ¥500. Before 18:00, the price ranges from ¥150 to ¥300, and after 18:00 it's generally between ¥250 and ¥400.<br />
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<b><a href="http://karaoke-shin.com/">KARAOKE BAN BAN (カラオケバンバン)</a></b><br />
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The daytime prices are cheap and often include free soft drink refills. In the evening, some branches include free drinks too. Some branches also have darts and billiards. They offer discounts for students. The price before 18:00 is usually between ¥120 and ¥240, and after 18:00 it's from ¥240 to ¥530, depending on the branch and the day.<br />
Their branches tend to be in the suburbs but they have a few more central locations like Ikebukuro, Koenji, Kita-Senju, Yotsuya, Asakusabashi and Kichijoji.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.karaoke747.jp/">KARAOKE 747 (カラオケ747)</a></b><br />
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This cheap and often worse-for-wear chain has a number of branches in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, but also one in Shibuya and one in Shinbashi. The prices are different in each branch and you can often get it cheaper if you negotiate with the touts out front. They have a standard junk <a href="http://www.karaoke747.jp/pdf/747menu.pdf">food menu</a> and alcoholic drinks start from ¥550.<br />
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<b><a href="https://1kara.jp/en/">1KARA (ワンカラ)</a></b><br />
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This chain, owned by the same company that owns Manekineko, has small soundproof rooms with headphones specially designed for people to do karaoke alone. It's generally not so cheap. There are stores in Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Shibuya, Kanda, Koenji, Shinjuku and Kawasaki.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.round1.co.jp/">ROUND 1 (ラウンドワン)</a></b><br />
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Round One is a bowling chain which also offers karaoke, billiards and other activities. Their current locations in Tokyo are Odaiba, Ikebukuro, Itabashi, Minamisuna, Hachioji, Machida, Musashi-Murayama and Fuchu. Before 18:00, the price is between ¥260 and ¥400. After 18:00, it's between ¥430 and ¥490.<br />
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<li>カラオケ karaoke</li>
<li>30分 (sanjupun) 30 minutes</li>
<li>フリータイム free time</li>
<li>飲み放題 (nomihoudai) all-you-can-drink</li>
<li>ドリンクバー drink bar</li>
<li>会員 (kaiin) member</li>
<li>学生 (gakusei) student</li>
<li>月~金 Monday to Friday</li>
<li>金・土・日・祝・祝前 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, day before holiday</li>
<li>ichijikan - one hour, nijikan - two hours, sanjikan - three hours</li>
<li>hitori - 1 person; futari - 2 people; sannin - 3 people; yonin - 4 people; gonin - 5 people; rokunin - 6 people</li>
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<li>テンポ tempo</li>
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<li>演奏停止 cancel the song currently playing</li>
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-4176109277856932572017-04-08T09:44:00.000+09:002017-04-24T17:22:23.306+09:00Fuji Rock Festival '17 daily lineup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The next Fuji Rock lineup has been announced including some welcome additions like Japanese electronic rock act Cornelius and 90s dream-pop group Slowdive alongside other recent additions including Gorillaz and Queens of the Stone Age. The artists have also been separated into days so we can start choosing which days we want to go.<br />
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<br /><b>Fri 28th</b><br /><a href="http://www.gorillaz.com/">GORILLAZ</a>, <a href="http://qotsa.com/">QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE</a>, <a href="http://thexx.info/">THE XX</a>, <a href="http://www.catfishandthebottlemen.com/">CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN</a>, <a href="http://www.rhyemusic.com/">RHYE</a>, <a href="http://www.arca1000000.com/">ARCA DJ & JESSE KANDA AV</a>, <a href="http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Artist/A014057.html">THE BACK HORN</a>, <a href="http://throttleclark.com/clark/">CLARK</a>, <a href="http://www.datstheband.com/">DATS</a>, <a href="http://dedemouse.com/">DÉ DÉ MOUSE</a>, <a href="http://www.doctorprats.com/">DOCTOR PRATS</a>, <a href="http://iameden.eu/">EDEN</a>, <a href="http://evianchrist.com/">EVIAN CHRIST</a>, <a href="http://dedemouse.com/://www.fatherjohnmisty.com/tv/tp">FATHER JOHN MISTY</a>, <a href="http://fujirock-eng.com/lineup.html">GALLANT</a>, <a href="http://pinkfloydtrips.com/index.html">GENSHI SHINBO</a>, <a href="http://www.g-tamashii.com/">Group Tamashii</a>, <a href="http://www.thehiatus.com/">the HIATUS</a>, <a href="http://mouseonthekeys.net/">mouse on the keys</a>, <a href="http://www.ogreyouasshole.com/">OGRE YOU ASSHOLE</a>, <a href="https://www.ragnbonemanmusic.com/">RAG'N'BONE MAN</a>, <a href="http://sampha.com/">SAMPHA</a>, <a href="http://www.sokabekeiichi.com/">SUNNY DAY SERVICE</a>, <a href="http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/TRAIN/">TRAIN</a>, <a href="http://yogeenewwaves.tokyo/">Yogee New Waves</a>, more<br /><br /><b>Sat 29th</b><br /><a href="http://warp.net/records/aphex-twin">APHEX TWIN</a>, <a href="https://lcdsoundsystem.com/">LCD SOUNDSYSTEM</a>, <a href="http://www.cornelius-sound.com/">CORNELIUS</a>, <a href="http://www.universal-music.co.jp/theavalanches/">THE AVALANCHES</a>, <a href="http://hihumiyo.net/">Ozawa Kenji</a>, <a href="http://www.quruli.net/">QURULI</a>, <a href="http://templestheband.com/">TEMPLES</a>, <a href="http://theamazons.co.uk/">THE AMAZONS</a>, <a href="http://www.chronixxmusic.com/">CHRONIXX</a>, <a href="http://daywavemusic.com/">DAY WAVE</a>, <a href="http://thirdworlds.net/">DEATH GRIPS</a>, <a href="http://elvinbishopmusic.com/">ELVIN BISHOP</a>, <a href="http://www.thefin.jp/">The fin.</a>, <a href="http://www.goldencups.com/conts/movie/trailer/trailer.html">THE GOLDEN CUPS</a>, <a href="http://www.guycalledgerald.com/">A GUY CALLED GERALD (Live)</a>, <a href="http://www.hzettrio.info/">H ZETTRIO</a>, <a href="http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/">JAKE SHIMABUKURO</a>, <a href="http://thelemontwigs.com/">THE LEMON TWIGS</a>, <a href="http://www.marcuskingband.com/">THE MARCUS KING BAND</a>, <a href="http://neveryoungbeach.jp/">never young beach</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NinaKravizMusic/">NINA KRAVIZ</a>, <a href="https://www.summit2011.net/artists-1/punpee/">PUNPEE</a>, <a href="http://www.theramonaflowersmusic.com/">THE RAMONA FLOWERS</a>, <a href="http://www.ronsexsmith.com/">RON SEXSMITH</a>, <a href="http://www.sambomaster.com/">Sambomaster</a>, <a href="http://www.takkyuishino.com/">TAKKYU ISHINO</a>, <a href="https://10-feet.kyoto/">10-FEET</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncaravan.com/">WESTERN CARAVAN</a><br /><br /><b>Sun 30th</b><br /><a href="http://bjork.com/">BJÖRK</a>, <a href="http://www.universal-music.co.jp/lorde/">LORDE</a>, <a href="http://www.majorlazer.com/">MAJOR LAZER</a>, <a href="http://hostess.co.jp/asgeir/">ÁSGEIR</a>, <a href="http://thestrypes.com/">THE STRYPES</a>, <a href="http://www.tbhr.co.jp/">THA BLUE HERB</a>, <a href="http://www.bonobomusic.com/">BONOBO (Live)</a>, <a href="http://dayglotheband.com/">DYGL</a>, <a href="http://goldroom.la/">GOLDROOM</a>, <a href="http://www.grapevineonline.jp/">GRAPEVINE</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jettheband/">JET</a>, <a href="http://www.lovepsychedelico.net/">LOVE PSYCHEDELICO</a>, <a href="http://www.lukasgraham.com/">LUKAS GRAHAM</a>, <a href="http://www.maggierogers.com/">MAGGIE ROGERS</a>, <a href="http://the-novembers.com/">THE NOVEMBERS</a>, <a href="http://realestatetheband.com/">REAL ESTATE</a>, <a href="http://rekishi-ikechan.com/">REKISHI</a>, <a href="http://www.slowdiveofficial.com/">SLOWDIVE</a>, <a href="http://www.sturgillsimpson.com/">STURGILL SIMPSON</a>, <a href="http://www.wed-camp.com/">Suiyoubino Campanella</a>, <a href="http://www.shugotokumaru.com/">SHUGO TOKUMARU</a>, <a href="http://www.tromboneshorty.com/">TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE</a>, <a href="http://www.troyboimusic.com/">TROYBOI</a>, more<br /><br /><div>
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Until June, 1 day tickets are ¥18,000, 2 day tickets are ¥34,000 and all 3 days will cost you ¥39,800. Tickets for the campsite or carpark are ¥3,000. You can get tickets from within Japan or overseas from <a href="http://ganban.net/?p=30566">Gan-Ban</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15720-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2017 Day One</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15721-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2017 Day Two</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15722-fuji-rock-festival">Fuji Rock Festival 2017 Day Three</a></div>
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-12223916493535155992016-12-21T10:39:00.000+09:002016-12-21T11:21:10.632+09:00New Year's Eve Gigs 2016-2017<b>ROCK & POP</b><br />
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Unfortunately, the huge 4-day <b>Countdown Japan</b> festival at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/155-makuhari-messe">Makuhari Messe</a> is already sold out for New Year's Eve. There are some tickets remaining for December 28th though. On <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15472-countdown-japan">that day</a> you can see a large range of Japanese artists from Polysics to Perfume.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/156-high-koenji"><b>Koenji High</b></a> have some of their favourite bands playing, including shoegaze outfits like Cruyff in the Bedroom and electro-pop groups like (M)otocompo.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/94-marz">Marz</a> in Shinjuku is hosting <b>Countdown 2016→2017 </b>with some up-and-coming indie bands like Tempalay and Denims.<br />
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The Pillows are putting on <b>Countdown Bump Show</b> at Shibuya <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/104-o-east-shibuya">O-East</a> where they are playing alongside Tomovsky, Pop Chocolat and others.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15341">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15341</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/352-o-crest">O-Crest</a> in Shibuya are having a <b>Year End Party</b> with a collection of local rock bands like Large House Satisfaction and Necokicks.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15505">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15505</a><br />
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At <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/152-7th-floor">7th Floor</a> in Shibuya, they are holding quite an eclectic <b>Count Down Party</b> with artists such as Elekibass and Katsu Marley & The Soul Kitchen.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15499">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15499</a><br />
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For a whole bunch of hardcore bands, head to <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/10-antiknock">Antiknock</a> in Shinjuku for <b>Burning Spirits 2017</b>. Bands include Systematic Death, Die You Bastard! and System Fucker.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15515">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15515</a><br />
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An interesting range of live electronic musicians and DJs including Solar and DJ Nobu will gather for <b>Future Terror</b> at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/134-unit">Unit</a> in Daikanyama.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15349">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15349</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/6-liquidroom">Liquidroom</a>'s <b>New Year Eve Party 2017</b> features the Japanese techno DJs Takkyu Ishino and Fumiya Tanaka.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15470">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15470</a><br />
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Over at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/1022-contact">Contact</a> in Shibuya, catch <b>Francois K</b> and Toshiyuki Goto.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/8-ageha">Ageha</a> in Shin-Kiba are hosting another massive <b>Count Down</b> party with DJs like R3HAB and Yasutaka Nakata.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15510">tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/15510</a><br />
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<b>New Year Countdown to 2017</b> at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/142-womb-shibuya">Womb</a> will include Techno and house DJs Josh Wink, DJ Sodeyama and more.<br />
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Taicoclub, WWW and Frue are planning a big <b>NYE Countdown to 2017</b> at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/471-www">WWW</a> and WWWX in Shibuya. The lineup is yet to be dropped.<br />
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Tecnho legend Ken Ishii is playing with other DJs at <b>Vision New Years EVE Party Count Down to 2017</b> at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/591-sound-museum-vision">Sound Museum Vision</a>.<br />
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<b>Drinks Out for Harambe</b> is planned at Cross Point in Shibuya with a bunch of DJs and alcohol.<br />
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Shinjuku's <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/112-pit-inn">Pit Inn</a> is planning another of their massive <b>All Night Concerts</b> with loads of jazz legends including the Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra and Orquesta Libre.<br />
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For smoother jazz, <b>FOURPLAY</b> are serenading <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/472-blue-note">Blue Note</a> in Omotesando.<br />
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The acoustic jazz duo of <b>Kazuhiko Obata and Natsuki Kido</b> are performing at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/1055-cafe-tone">Cafe Tone</a> in Urawa, Saitama.<br />
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An interesting performance event including dance, art and music called <b>Joyamai</b> is planned for <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/428-kid-ailack-art-hall">Kid Ailack Art Hall</a> in Meidaimae.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/calendar/day/20161231">Full list of New Year's Eve gigs</a></b><br />
<br />mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-18928939708862130122016-12-05T10:27:00.000+09:002016-12-06T10:17:03.547+09:00Tokyo Gig Guide presents Farm Party 21 on Dec 10The 21st installment of the always enjoyable Farm Party curated by Tokyo Gig Guide is this Saturday, the 10th of December. We have another exciting and diverse lineup once again, this time covering krautrock, synth-pop, psychedelic, experimental, electronic, new wave, post-punk and everything in between.<br />
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<b>Tokyo Gig Guide presents FARM PARTY 21</b><br />
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@ <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/121-ruby-room">Ruby Room</a>, Shibuya<br />
Open/start: 18:30. Door: ¥1500 (+ 1 drink ¥500)<br />
LIVE: <a href="http://cocoonpit.com/">COCOON PIT</a>, <a href="http://neons.jimdo.com/">ネオンズ</a> (NEONS), <a href="http://byokikun.wixsite.com/byo-ki-kun">病気くん</a> (byokikun), <a href="https://abikyokan.com/category/barryzogonband/">Barry Zogon Band</a><br />
DJ: Roodmin (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/hippo-disco">Hippo Disco</a>), <a href="https://twitter.com/grantmcgaheran">Grant McGaheran</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/craigeee">craig eee</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/15095">Details on Tokyo Gig Guide</a><br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-84264265330891784292016-11-15T15:45:00.003+09:002016-11-15T15:47:54.901+09:00Scott & Charlene's Wedding return to JapanThe Australian lo-fi pop band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sacwmusic/">Scott & Charlene's Wedding</a> are returning to Japan this week and next, playing shows in Tokyo and Kyushu and in between.<br />
They played two fun shows for Tokyo Gig Guide on their Japan tour in 2015.<br />
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This Sunday in Tsunashima, Yokohama, they are playing a little gig with fellow Aussies Thigh Master from Brisbane.</div>
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<b>Nov 20th 2016 @ Tsunashima R</b> (Dream On Records) </div>
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5-15-1 Komaoka, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama</div>
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Live: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sacwmusic/">Scott & Charlene's Wedding</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thighmastermaster/">Thigh Master</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cairo_band">Cairo</a><br />
DJ: craig eee (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/">Tokyo Gig Guide</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barryzogonband">Barry Zogon Band</a>), Saito Yuki</div>
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Open/start 13:30. Entry: donation</div>
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On Monday, you can see them in Shibuya with moo from Sapporo.</div>
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<b>Nov 21st 2016 @ O-Nest Shibuya</b></div>
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Live: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sacwmusic/">Scott & Charlene's Wedding</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/moocontinent">moo</a>, <a href="http://i-saw-you-yesterday-music.tumblr.com/">I Saw You Yesterday</a></div>
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Open 19:00, start 19:30. Adv 3000円, door 3500円.</div>
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16 Nov @ Kochi - cafe & bar gigi</div>
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20 Nov @ Yokohama - Tsunashima R</div>
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21 Nov @ Tokyo - O-Nest</div>
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22 Nov @ Hamamatsu - Kirhherr</div>
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23 Nov @ Matsumoto - Give Me a Little More</div>
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Tour details: <a href="http://deadfunnyrecords.com/tour/scott-charlenes-wedding-japan-tour-2016/">Dead Funny Records</a></div>
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-62592616985392239202016-10-04T15:16:00.000+09:002016-10-04T15:22:59.858+09:00Tokyo Gig Guide presents Farm Party 20 on Oct 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have a big gig set for the 20th edition of <b>Farm Party</b> this weekend with five bands, and because the next day is a public holiday, you don't need to worry about drinking on a Sunday night.<br />
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On their Japan tour, we have the French/Cambodian electronic duo <a href="http://dorcelsiusjapantour.tumblr.com/"><b>dorcelsius</b></a>, along with the Tokyo indie-rock/pop bands <b><a href="http://vinylhouse5.com/">ビニールハウス5</a> (vinyl house 5)</b>, <a href="https://twitter.com/potlucksband"><b>potlucks</b></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/postcardofjapan"><b>postcard of japan</b></a> and <a href="http://youcallyuko.tumblr.com/"><b>harps</b></a>. Djing will be <b>Gotal</b> and <b>Ralouf</b> from <a href="http://www.lo-shi.org/">lo-shi</a>.<br />
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It will all kick off on <b>October 9th</b> at <b>18:30</b> at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/121-ruby-room"><b>Ruby Room</b></a> in Shibuya. Entry is <b>1500 yen</b> plus a drink.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14468">More details on Tokyo Gig Guide</a><br />
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<br />mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-30253965174368317972016-09-29T18:37:00.000+09:002016-09-30T00:34:00.602+09:00Super gig weekend - Sep 30 to Oct 2There's no excuse to stay home this weekend with all this original music going on.<br />
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There are a few good gigs on Friday night to kick off the weekend.<br />
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<li>At <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/5-o-nest" target="_blank">O-Nest</a> in Shibuya, the American indie-rock band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yuckband/" target="_blank"><b>Yuck</b></a> will be supported by Kyoto indie-pop group <a href="http://homecomings.jp/" target="_blank">Homecomings</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14529-yuck-homecomings" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>Over at Shimokitazawa <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/377-three" target="_blank">Three</a>, you can see some local pop bands for free, including <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jappersband" target="_blank"><b>Jappers</b></a>, <a href="http://wannagonnaband.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Wanna-Gonna</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/lubysparksband" target="_blank">Luby Sparks</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/judyjudyjudyyy" target="_blank">Judy</a>, who appeared at Farm Party 15, will be DJing (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14807" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tropicaldeathband/" target="_blank"><b>Tropical Death</b></a>, who rocked last month's Farm Party are performing at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/995-varit" target="_blank">Varit</a> in Roppongi (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14820" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
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Where do we start for Saturday night? There's too much going on but here are a few of the highlights.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/124-shelter-shimokitazawa" target="_blank">Shelter</a> in Shimokitazawa has two LOUD gigs planned on Saturday as part of its 25th anniversary. During the day you can catch the mighty <a href="http://www.guitarwolf.net/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Guitar Wolf</a> paired with the explosive <a href="http://www.dmbq.net/" target="_blank"><b>DMBQ</b></a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14812" target="_blank">details</a>), and in the evening you can experience the noise god <a href="http://masonna.main.jp/" target="_blank"><b>Masonna</b></a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14817-masonna" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>For something a bit more laid-back, there's a nice little festival on at Shirahama Flower Park in Chiba called <a href="http://domico1234.wixsite.com/beachtomatonoodle" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Beach Tomato Noodle</a> featuring a bunch of bands like <a href="http://the-boys-age.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Boys Age</a>, who played Tokyo Gig Guide's Halloween Party last year, alongside <a href="http://tempalay.com/" target="_blank">Tempalay</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/gi-gi-giraffe" target="_blank">Gi Gi Giraffe</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14646" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>I'm afraid <b>Morrissey</b>'s show at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/210-yokohama-bay-hall" target="_blank">Yokohama Ball Hall</a> is sold out!</li>
<li>Never fear, there's so much good stuff happening at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/149-20000volt">20000 den-atsu</a> in Koenji for <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2095794643978926/" target="_blank">Koenji Pop Festival</a></b>. You can see some cool bands from the fringes of pop like <a href="http://bumbumsinfo.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">BUMBUMS</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/luvelessjp" target="_blank">luveless</a> and <a href="http://lo-shi.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">lo-shi</a>, who played Farm Party 15 (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14560" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>Back at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/5-o-nest" target="_blank">O-Nest</a> in Shibuya, there's a diverse collection of artists playing, from the post-rock group <a href="http://soha.st/" target="_blank"><b>Soha</b></a> to the Lightning Bolt-esque <a href="http://www.hello-moja.com/" target="_blank">Moja</a> and the electronic duo <a href="http://yjymusic.com/" target="_blank">Young Juvenile Youth</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14530" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>Twelve new wave, experimental, punk and weirdo bands including <a href="http://compactclub.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><b>Compact Club</b></a>, <a href="http://www.deadpanspeakers.com/" target="_blank">The Dead Pan Speakers</a> and <a href="http://www.grndcvr.info/">GROUNDCOVER</a><a href="http://www.grndcvr.info/">.</a> will be destroying Shimokitazawa <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/377-three" target="_blank">Three</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14803" target="_blank">details</a>).</li>
<li>For some improvised sounds, <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/562-pool">Pool</a> in Sakuradai is hosting the Australian ensemble <b><a href="http://golden-fur.com/">Golden Fur</a></b> with guests (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14664">details</a>).</li>
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If you have any money left, there are still plenty of things happening on Sunday night.<br />
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<li>Let's start with the loud ones. Noise legends <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijokaidan">Hijokaidan</a></b> are playing at Akihabara <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/57-goodman">Goodman</a> along with their WTF vocaloid project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hatsunekaidan/">Hatsune Kaidan</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14795">details</a>).</li>
<li>For hardcore and other cores, head to <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/1024-hugo">Hugo</a> in Umejima for <a href="https://twitter.com/bassmasashi"><b>MEKARE-KARE</b></a>, <a href="http://s.maho.jp/homepage/2252a6j556fc99b6/">Horse & Deer</a>, cunts and a swathe of other wild groups (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14702">details</a>).</li>
<li>Continuing with the unorthodox sounds, free-jazz outfit <b><a href="http://orchestra.kiyasu.com/">Kiyasu Orchestra</a>, </b>who played at Space Fête 3, are putting on a show at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/553-forestlimit">Forestlimit</a> in Hatagaya with <a href="https://twitter.com/gloptin">Gloptin</a> x <a href="http://punsuca.blogspot.jp/">PUNSUCA</a>, <a href="http://memai.doorblog.jp/">DJ Memai</a> x <a href="http://m-hz.com/lko/">L?K?O</a> and more (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14342-kiyasu-orchestra">details</a>).</li>
<li>Some other odd artists are gathering at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/85-loft">Loft</a> in Shinjuku for <b>Fuzz'em All Fest</b>. See <a href="http://magaibutsu.com/mgb/">Ruins alone</a>, <a href="http://jonthedog.com/">JON (the dog)</a>, <a href="http://tsushimamire.com/">TsuShiMaMiRe</a> and more (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14533">details</a>).</li>
<li>A bit quieter but no less weird, the folk legend <b><a href="http://kazukitomokawa.com/">Kazuki Tomokawa</a></b> is performing over at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/1004-graffiti">Graffiti</a> in Akasaka (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14319">details</a>).</li>
<li>German improvised jazz saxophonist <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Br%C3%B6tzmann">Peter Brötzmann</a></b> will be joined by some distinguished Japanese guests at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/129-super-deluxe">Super Deluxe</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14633">details</a>).</li>
<li>Or if you prefer to just chill out, <b><a href="http://www.morgan-fisher.com/">Morgan Fisher</a> </b>is playing some meditation music at his <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/762-morgans-salon">home studio</a> (<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/14679">details</a>).</li>
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/venue/295-sound-studio-dom" target="_blank">Sound Studio DOM</a></b>, Koenji<br />
Events are regularly held at this very punk studio, usually in their larger room, but also in the smaller ones. They also have a rooftop area where you can drink and have barbecues. You basically pay the hourly rental price plus 900 yen for staff.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/742-studio-zot" target="_blank">Studio Zot</a></b>, Asagaya<br />
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They have a nice large room that you can use for gigs. It's basically 4000 yen per hour with a minimum of 5 hours. It is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the station though.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rinky.info/live/studiolive/" target="_blank"><b>Rinky Dink Studios</b></a><br />
This rehearsal studio chain allows studio live events in some of their locations. You'll need to call them for details.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/764-rinky-dink-studio-kichijoji-2nd" target="_blank">Kichijoji 2nd</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/862-rinky-dink-studio-hachioji-1st" target="_blank">Hachioji 1st</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/823-rinky-dink-studios-hachioji" target="_blank">Hachioji 2nd</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/758-rinky-dink-studio-umegaoka" target="_blank">Umegaoka</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.st-ongakukan.com/" target="_blank"><b>Studio Ongakukan</b></a><br />
Some of this chain's studios have rooms set up for gigs.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/522-attack-48" target="_blank">Nishi-Shinjuku</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/923-studio-ongaku-kan-akiba" target="_blank">Akihabara</a><br />
They have live spaces called Attack (48) and Music Inn 50 respectively, although at about 7000 to 8000 yen an hour, it doesn't end up much cheaper than booking an actual live house.<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/609-ongakukan-takadanobaba" target="_blank">Takadanobaba</a><br />
<a href="http://www.st-ongakukan.com/ootsuka/stlive.html" target="_blank">Otsuka</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/664-ongakukan-shibuya-ekimae" target="_blank">Shibuya</a><br />
These spaces are more reasonable than the Shinjuku and Akihabara ones, at about 4000 to 5000 yen an hour.<br />
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<a href="http://maldic.jp/rehersal.html" target="_blank"><b>Maldic Studio</b></a>, Kita-Sando<br />
This place which is not far from Yoyogi station allows live events in one of its studios for around 3000 yen an hour.<br />
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<a href="http://bassontop.tokyo.jp/band/nakano/studio/211.php" target="_blank"><b>Bass on Top</b></a>, Nakano<br />
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This studio at Nakano Sun Plaza has a large room for 4200 to 4500 yen an hour.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gw-studio.com/studio/studio_shibu2/shibu2_price.html" target="_blank"><b>Gateway Studio</b></a>, Shibuya<br />
At 6000 yen an hour including 2 staff members to help with the PA, you can organise gigs here.<br />
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<a href="http://little-monster.jp/live.html" target="_blank"><b>Little Monster</b></a>, Shinjuku-Gyoen<br />
This place has very reasonable prices (15000 to 19000 total) for mini live shows.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/702-studio-bayd" target="_blank">Studio Bayd</a></b>, Shimokitazawa<br />
This place seems to work somewhat like a live house.<br />
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A lot of other rehearsal studios with a big enough room will allow studio live events. Just discuss it with them. Here are a few that have allowed live events before:<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/746-studio-revole" target="_blank">Studio Revole</a>, Akihabara<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/254-studio-uen" target="_blank">Studio UEN</a>, Nishi-Ogikubo<br />
<a href="http://kita-senju/" target="_blank">Studio PACKS</a>, Kita-Senju<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses/venue/1003-studio-koyaama" target="_blank">Studio Koyaama</a>, Koenji<br />
<a href="http://hillvalleystudio.net/" target="_blank">Hill Valley Studio</a>, Shinjuku<br />
<a href="http://www.studio-node.com/HomeSH.html" target="_blank">Studio NODE</a>, Shinjuku<br />
<a href="http://www.studionoah.jp/" target="_blank">Noah Sound Studio</a>, various locationsmr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-26199017027750781432016-05-31T11:32:00.000+09:002016-05-31T11:32:37.988+09:00Tokyo Gig Guide presents SPACE FÊTE #3 - June 5 2016This Sunday <b>June 5th</b>, <b>Tokyo Gig Guide</b> is holding the third of its <b>Space Fête</b> experimental music events. There will be five live music acts starting with <b>hitodama </b>who will do one of his ambient guitar noise pieces, followed by <b>Barry Zogon Band</b> and their strange electronic rock. <b>DJ Topgear</b> will follow them with his live variegated beats and then <b>OPQ</b> will bring his bank of original circuit-bent gadgets to the stage. Closing the night will be the wild free jazz of <b>Kiyasu Orchestra</b>, then the eclectic DJs Grant McGaheran and craig eee who will also play sets between the bands. See you there!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13752" target="_blank">Tokyo Gig Guide presents SPACE FÊTE #3</a></b><br />
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-31371528510792444852016-05-24T12:04:00.001+09:002016-05-24T12:07:30.588+09:00Super gig weekend - 28th & 29th MayThis weekend is another super weekend for gigs, especially Saturday (May 28th).<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/event/13560" target="_blank">SHIMOKITAZAWA SOUND CRUISING</a></b><br />
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A ticket to this annual event lets you wander around the Shimokitazawa district and pop in and out of all its important live houses. You can check out lots of established and up-and-coming Japanese indie bands like Lucky Tapes, Homecomings, Learners, Lostage, Paellas, avengers in sc-fi, Fukurouzu, Halfby and plenty more. The daytime part opens at 14:00 and costs 4500 yen and the night part opens at 23:00 and costs 3000 yen, or you can pay 5900 yen to go to both.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13716" target="_blank">OOO! vol. 5</a></b><br />
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This is a crazy collection of noise artists mixed in with some punk, electronic and other kinds of bands held from 3 pm to 5 am at the Shinjuku JAM live house and studios. And it's only 2500 yen! See ZENI GEVA, BLACKPHONE666 x ..., BUMBUMS, PUNSUCA, AKBK and lots of other artists written in all caps.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13626" target="_blank">CRAFTROCK FESTIVAL</a></b><br />
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This craft beer festival held in Toyosu features some great local bands like clammbon, group_inou, toe and eastern youth, alongside beers from the likes of Baird, Brewdog and Coedo. It opens at 11:00 and tickets will set you back 6800 yen.<br />
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Some other highly worthwhile events on <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/calendar/day/20160528" target="_blank"><b>Saturday the 28th</b></a> are:<br />
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<b>MEKARE-KARE, ReddTemple, bonstar and 1000sofcats</b> at Studio Packs in Kita-Senju. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13617" target="_blank">info</a><br />
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<b>Shugo Tokumaru</b> at O-Nest in Shibuya. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13833" target="_blank">info</a><br />
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<b>world's end girlfriend, Vampillia, VMO, BOOL, canooooopy and Metoronori</b> at WWW in Shibuya. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13947" target="_blank">info</a><br />
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On <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/calendar/day/20160529" target="_blank"><b>Sunday the 29th</b></a>, there are also some great gigs on including:</div>
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<b>ROVO, De De Mouse and Clammbon</b> at Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13643" target="_blank">info</a></div>
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Shoegaze bands <b>broken little sister, edy, Hata Yusuke Group, Shojoskip</b> and more at High in Koenji. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/event/13785" target="_blank">info</a></div>
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mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-85750266592944382672016-05-14T13:51:00.000+09:002016-05-14T14:55:25.837+09:00Abandoned theme park in TochigiLast year I visited the abandoned Western Village theme park in Tochigi and loved it so much that I went back again recently with some friends. The second time, some of the plants that were taking over the park had been cleared and unfortunately more <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iPLV2EAbjg">vandals</a> had visited.<br />
It's quite a creepy place to explore, especially because there are cowboy mannequins and creatures around every corner.<br />
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The photos are a mix of both visits including some iPhone photos taken after my camera batteries died. Check them all out in <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/sets/72157668065081552/" target="_blank">this flickr album</a>.<br />
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The front:<br />
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Inside, it's a really wild wild west town:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931842401/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Overgrown town"><img alt="Overgrown town" height="240" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7587/26931842401_5787b11136_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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It has a large game centre:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/27000243165/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Air hockey"><img alt="Air hockey" height="239" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/27000243165_cb3e09a11d_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Giant cowboy and dummy:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931837231/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Nap"><img alt="Nap" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/26931837231_37e956c2b6_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Faceless animatronic guy in the shooting game:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906202512/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Face off"><img alt="Face off" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7572/26906202512_c791057718_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Overgrown town:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906202562/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Downtown"><img alt="Downtown" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7563/26906202562_b1def91efc_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Collapsing balcony:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931833091/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Collapsing balcony"><img alt="Collapsing balcony" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/26931833091_6c1e3af91e_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Dentist in the horror house:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931832701/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Dentist nightmare"><img alt="Dentist nightmare" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/26931832701_525c18ca52_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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There are lots of body parts lying around:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906203202/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Torso"><img alt="Torso" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/26906203202_5b604ef774_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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A real buffalo:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26396324983/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Real buffalo"><img alt="Real buffalo" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7799/26396324983_52c6200d1c_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Bed in the toilet:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931839221/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Bed in toilet, of course"><img alt="Bed in toilet, of course" height="240" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/26931839221_afb240ba4d_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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There is a whole building full of giant teddy bears:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906202862/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Bear antics"><img alt="Bear antics" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/26906202862_4e6ddd103c_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Some depressed animal rides:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906206492/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Animal rides"><img alt="Animal rides" height="240" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7683/26906206492_bbeaeafd64_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Creepy wheelchair:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26906206042/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Wheelchairs always look creepy"><img alt="Wheelchairs always look creepy" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/26906206042_82b1dcf093_n.jpg" width="240" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Some of the many cowboys:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26396326133/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Eye socket"><img alt="Eye socket" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7496/26396326133_979fccb2a1_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/26931830411/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Rubber face"><img alt="Rubber face" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/26931830411_1c8549ac24_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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In the saloon:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/27000232875/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Saloon"><img alt="Saloon" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/27000232875_d7b7ca0ec5_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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In the offices:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/27000243535/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Boardroom"><img alt="Boardroom" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7411/27000243535_cb09e449dc_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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There is also a huge replica of Mount Rushmore:<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/27000243775/in/album-72157668065081552/" title="Mount Rushmore"><img alt="Mount Rushmore" height="214" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/27000243775_9437023925_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Lots more photos in <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/sets/72157668065081552/" target="_blank">this flickr album</a>!mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-76023412642621007632016-02-16T11:34:00.001+09:002016-02-16T11:35:53.166+09:00Funny Band Names 5Here are some amusing band names I've found on Live House websites lately.<br />
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ANACHRO SPICE!!! HOTCAKE<br />
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A Victim Of Blackboard Eraser<br />
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Balcony Dudes with Rock Salt<br />
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BROKEN HEAD MAN'S FAMILY<br />
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BUMPED HIS HEAD<br />
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Calling from Non'stop Dorothy<br />
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Cell The Rough Butch<br />
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Chemical of head<br />
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Children Sausages<br />
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CokeColor,DearSummer<br />
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colddick<br />
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CREAM PANDA<br />
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The Depth of Sad Dreaming<br />
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DIRTY TOILET REVIVAL<br />
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DONKEY NOSE<br />
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Do Pervert<br />
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Electric Mongoose UFO Factory<br />
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Go!Go!SEACHICKENBOYS<br />
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gold bread two beer<br />
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GoodMorningMom<br />
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Gorgeous Bathroom<br />
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HARD GAY POLICE<br />
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HillBillyMan<br />
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HIP BEAN SPROUT<br />
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Lizards get tails<br />
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Lop Abuse On Somebody<br />
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My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND<br />
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Outside Lose Dog<br />
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PINKY DOODLE POODLE<br />
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The Poo<br />
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poo teen<br />
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Pumpkin Breaks The World's Revelation<br />
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Quietly Excited Penguin<br />
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RED SLOPE HUG BAND<br />
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Skunky Raw Stink<br />
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STRANGE VEIN<br />
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tad a you felicity<br />
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TEAM-Gadget cat from the future.<br />
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Tentacle Centipede<br />
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touch my secret<br />
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TRIPLE IDIOTS<br />
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Violence in the Butcher<br />
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Wild sun flowers & sombrero<br />
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X Made Alcoholic Santaclaus<br />
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yucky rabbit<br />
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More:<br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2009/05/amusing-band-names.html">Funny Band Names 1</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2010/09/funny-band-names-2.html">Funny Band Names 2</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2012/03/funny-band-names-3.html">Funny Band Names 3</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.tokyogigguide.com/2013/11/funny-band-names-4_29.html">Funny Band Names 4</a>mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-26268617256088249502016-02-10T17:46:00.001+09:002016-02-10T22:24:45.812+09:00New version of Tokyo Gig Guide!As you may have noticed, there is a new improved version of <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/">Tokyo Gig Guide</a> now online. Here are some of the new features:<br />
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<li>You can now select multiple categories when adding gigs. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/faq" target="_blank">More info on help page</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<li>There is a new and improved <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/livehouses" target="_blank">Live House list</a>. You can easily search the Live House database and filter the venues by area.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The site now looks much better and is much easier to use on your smartphone or mobile device.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Your gigs and live houses can now be more easily edited and deleted. From the side menu, you can access a list of all the <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/my-gigs" target="_blank">gigs</a> and <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/my-livehouses" target="_blank">live houses</a> you've added. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/faq" target="_blank">More info on help page</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can click ‘interested’ on any gig you want to go to and access a <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs-going" target="_blank">list</a> of them all from the side menu.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can easily include videos when you add gigs. Just enter the YouTube or Vimeo URL in the details and the video will appear after you save it.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>It is now easier to add images to your gigs. You can upload them to TGG and reuse them again whenever you like. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/faq" target="_blank">More info on help page</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>There is a new <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/calendar" target="_blank">Calendar</a> page where you can view upcoming gigs by month and then filter them by category.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Gigs can be exported to your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Yahoo Calendar etc. Just look for the iCal icon on the bottom of all gig listing pages and at the top of every gig page.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Google Maps can now be added to Live House pages. All existing Live Houses are now being updated with Google Maps. Other new fields have also been added to give more information about the venues. <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/faq" target="_blank">More info on help page</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>There is a new <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/gigs/categories" target="_blank">Category</a> list where you can see all the categories which currently have gigs on the site.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can easily link to any page on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media. Just click the icons on the right of the page.</li>
</ul>
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Please <a href="mailto:admin@tokyogigguide.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">let us know</a> if you have any difficulties, questions or any ideas for new feautures or improvements!</div>
mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-87060676754087510082015-11-10T13:25:00.000+09:002016-05-14T15:01:13.983+09:00Kinugawa Kanko Hotel Haikyo<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911029145/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="outside"><img alt="outside" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5645/22911029145_8d9b16d077_n.jpg" width="214" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911039345/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="sign"><img alt="sign" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5800/22911039345_976b06c656_n.jpg" width="214" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22288354354/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="exterior"><img alt="exterior" height="221" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5655/22288354354_3ba0e478b3_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
The Kinugawa Onsen area has definitely seen better days. Sadly, many of the hotels built along the river have gone bankrupt. The huge Kinugawa Kanko Hotel has been closed for almost 10 years and I thought it would be interesting to check it out.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518953489/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="doors"><img alt="doors" height="221" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/675/22518953489_f8535d438a_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911072195/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="piles"><img alt="piles" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/605/22911072195_1c8217cc60_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
The sliding doors were open just enough to squeeze in.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22492768898/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="nikko"><img alt="nikko" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5711/22492768898_b44da8cc49_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518946669/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="gachagacha"><img alt="gachagacha" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/718/22518946669_2c7c6224c3_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
Unfortunately, vandals had already been in.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22289933113/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="office"><img alt="office" height="212" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/626/22289933113_24f25f8145_n.jpg" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22897657732/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="companion"><img alt="companion" height="212" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5807/22897657732_00af6049ce_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
Paperwork had just been left in the office, including this log of 'companions'.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22492674607/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="yukkuri"><img alt="yukkuri" height="212" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/22492674607_a5bb079124_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22922207551/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="kitchen"><img alt="kitchen" height="212" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/722/22922207551_bdd966103b_n.jpg" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
A message was left on the blackboard telling the staff to take their time.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518940339/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="stool"><img alt="stool" height="320" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/736/22518940339_1620dbf708_n.jpg" width="240" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911056605/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="lantern"><img alt="lantern" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5727/22911056605_c638aedc5a_n.jpg" width="214" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
Parts of the hotel were quite dark so I had to use the light on my iPhone.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22897617412/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="mattresses"><img alt="mattresses" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5631/22897617412_f42518d616_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518879979/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="window"><img alt="window" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/22518879979_78ef15c321_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
I went into a lot of the guest rooms but they started to look the same after a while.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22289882003/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="room"><img alt="room" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/22289882003_8a05738a8b_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518922449/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="feathers"><img alt="feathers" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/22518922449_eae52174ba_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
Windows had been broken and birds had made their way in.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22885069216/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="scales"><img alt="scales" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/623/22885069216_e8e80cdaee_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22492774658/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="666"><img alt="666" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/647/22492774658_e6d63d9439_n.jpg" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
By the time I made it up to room 666, it was starting to get a bit dark.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518937769/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="international"><img alt="international" height="240" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/743/22518937769_6256573d89_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22492777948/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="bar"><img alt="bar" height="240" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5723/22492777948_8f30ce2e00_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
Surprisingly, the bar had been left relatively untouched.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22518957769/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="chairs"><img alt="chairs" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5720/22518957769_7966aebdd6_n.jpg" width="227" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22897608422/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="entertainment room"><img alt="entertainment room" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5686/22897608422_30e65c5cd6.jpg" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
There were large entertainment rooms on the upper floors.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22288330894/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="tv"><img alt="tv" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/22288330894_7ff0ab5e5c_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22897605952/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="roof"><img alt="roof" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/597/22897605952_b0fc778e39_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
I climbed onto the roof to have a peek.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22885041456/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="mirrors"><img alt="mirrors" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5703/22885041456_5c1cd3e373_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911026325/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="bath"><img alt="bath" height="214" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5796/22911026325_c4ddcbe1f0_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
The next day I went back to check out the baths on the lower floors.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22288298434/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="dead bird"><img alt="dead bird" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/661/22288298434_f306e187e9_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcraige/22911015665/in/album-72157661039340101/" title="basement"><img alt="basement" height="214" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/750/22911015665_aee8f5db1f_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
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It was pitch black down in the basement so I could only see by the light of my iPhone and camera flash. I heard a noise and quickly got out of there!mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-46142724002020661442015-09-08T17:14:00.002+09:002016-04-25T16:19:18.049+09:00Tokyo Gig Guide presents Farm Party 16 on Sept 11<br />
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<br />Come down to Ruby Room in Shibuya this Friday (Sept 11) for the 16th installment of Tokyo Gig Guide's Farm Party.<br />
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Live:<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hmbc_tw">Half Mile Beach Group</a><br />
<a href="http://www.neohachi.com/">Neohachi</a><br />
<a href="http://jacobdisco.jp/">Servals</a><br />
<a href="http://tajimaharuko.jimdo.com/">田島ハルコ</a> (シャンプーハッツ) [Haruko Tajima from Shampoo Hats]<br />
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DJs:<br />
<a href="https://m.soundcloud.com/glenn-torrens">DJ Ponkan Beats</a><br />
<a href="http://littleinjapan.com/">Timebred</a><br />
<a href="http://craig.tokyogigguide.com/">craig eee</a><br />
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Sept 11 2015</div>
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Open/start 18:30</div>
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1000 yen (+ drink)</div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/details/12232">More info</a></div>
mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-49456100436830486602015-07-03T10:49:00.007+09:002015-07-03T10:54:18.630+09:00Tokyo Gig Guide presents SPACE FÊTE #2<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/details/12097" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://abikyokan.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/spacefete2.jpg?w=212&h=300" /></a><br />
Volume two of Tokyo Gig Guide's Space Fête experimental music gig is on this Sunday night at the Ruby Room in Shibuya. See you there!<br />
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<b>Tokyo Gig Guide presents SPACE FÊTE #2</b><br />
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LIVE:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/minamideutsch">南ドイツ (Minami Deutsch</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://abikyokan.com/category/barryzogonband/">Barry Zogon Band</a><br />
<a href="https://llliiifff.bandcamp.com/">LIF</a> (Soh from Hysteric Picnic)<br />
<a href="http://eternalclientserver.com/">Client/Server is Kill</a><br />
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DJs:<br />
<a href="http://halliesuzuki.blogspot.jp/">Hallie Suzuki</a><br />
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/dj-roddy-roodmin">Roodmin</a> (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/hippo-disco">Hippo Disco</a>)<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/grantmcgaheran">Grant McGaheran</a><br />
<a href="http://tokyogigguide.com/">craig eee</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goatbabe.com/">Goatherd</a><br />
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18:30 Open/Start. 1000 yen (+ drink)<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/details/12097">Tokyo Gig Guide event page</a><br />
<a href="https://facebook.com/events/1588818894718867">Facebook event page</a></div>
mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985609692365683177.post-88543494895298783072014-12-15T10:43:00.000+09:002014-12-15T10:43:17.198+09:00Kameidoscope on December 20th<div style="margin-bottom: 0.825em;">
<a href="https://abikyokan.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/kameidoscope.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #222222; float: right; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://abikyokan.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/kameidoscope.jpg" width="320" /></a>Barry Zogon Band presents <b>KAMEIDOSCOPE</b>!<br /><br />A new DJ night in Kameido, eastern city of turtles, gyoza and dreams!<br />The Best Of Muzik plus Xmas and LASER DISCS!<br /><br />12月20日 at <a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/livehouses/venueevents/854-goatbabe">Kameido Goatbabe</a><br />無料 <br />6pm - last train<br />6PM - 終電まで<br /><br />Free!<br /><br />DJs:<br /><br /><a href="http://abikyokan.com/">Barry Zogon Band</a> All-Stars:<br />☆craig eee<br />☆Goatherd<br />☆Grant McGaheran</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;">Special Guests:</span></span><br style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7;" />☆<a href="http://djemerald.tumblr.com/">Emerald</a> (<a href="http://synthesmic.tumblr.com/">Synthesmic</a>)<br />☆<a href="https://clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com/">Ian Martin </a>(<a href="http://callandresponse.jimdo.com/">Call and Response</a>)<br />☆Kohey (<a href="http://jacobdisco.jp/servals/">Servals</a>)<br />☆Timebred (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildmood">Wild Mood Swings</a>)</div>
<br /><br />BYOD<br />* Please bring your own drinks.<br />*ドリンクは各自用意くださいませ。(近隣にコンビニ、はせがわ酒店あり〼)<br /><br />Address:<br />東京都 江東区 亀戸 1-28-7 B1F<br />Kameido 1-28-7 B1F<br /><br />JR総武線 亀戸駅北口から徒歩5分<br />都営新宿線 西大島駅(A2出口)より徒歩8分<br />亀戸駅から410m<br /><br />Directions:<br />From JR Kameido station (Sobu Line):<br />Leave by the north (large) ticket gate and go out of the small exit to your left by Newdays. Turn left.<br />Keep going and you'll see a large intersection. Go straight on over the footbridge and keep going down the road. Goatbabe is on the right after about five minutes, just before a bridge, and after Family Mart and Book Off.<br />It's in the basement of the same building as a curry restaurant called Cresson.<br /><br />From Nishiojima station (Toei Shinjuku Line)<br />Go out of the A2 exit and walk north on the left side of the road. After about five minutes you'll pass under a highway. About a minute after that you'll see Cresson curry restaurant on your left. Goatbabe is in the basement.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/787918001275482/">Facebook page</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/details/11214">Tokyo Gig Guide page</a>mr craig ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04763419271880564438noreply@blogger.com0