【Overseas Events】MOSHI MOSHI pick up events!
There’s only a little bit of time left to enjoy the events going down this Summer! From festivals where you can enjoy Japanese culture to concerts and performances from some of the biggest names in Japanese music, make sure you don’t miss out on anything Japanese that’s happening around this world this August.
OTAKON
Location: Baltimore, America
Baltimore Convention Center
Friday August 12th, 2016~Sunday August 14th, 2016
https://www.otakon.com/
“OTAKON”. Just as the name suggests, this event focuses on Japanese anime and otaku culture. The event will see a maid café set up shop inside the venue, where you will be able to enjoy the elegance and refinement of maids and butlers for a time. Moreover, the event’s Otacafé will also host a karaoke event!
Anime Festival Asia · AFA2016
Friday August 19th, 2016~Sunday August 21st, 2016
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
ROYAL PARAGON HALL, 5TH FLOOR, SIAM PARAGON SHOPPING CENTER
AFA2016 is an event that features anime song artists and idols who boast huge popularity performing live and also talk shows. It is an event that condenses everything you love about anime into one place. The event is held not only in Thailand, but Indonesia, Singapore and more!
KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016
Saturday August 6th, 2016
Location: Taiwan・Taipei
ATT SHOWBOX
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Website: http://kpp5.jp/ja/pc/
Tour Information: http://kpp5.jp/ja/pc/contents/tour.html
With her Singapore, Australia, UK and America shows finally over, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu heads to Taiwan for her next invasion. This year is the 5th year anniversary of our pop princess, who is currently performing on the world stage. With her colourful and fantastical performances and her music with a rhythm that you will most definitely get hooked on, why don’t you experience Kyary’s concert live for yourself?
Perfume: A Gallery Experience Supported by Rhizomatiks
Saturday August 6th, 2016~Sunday August 7th, 2016
Location: London, UK
Old Truman Brewery Shop 7
Saturday September 3rd, 2016~Sunday September 4th, 2016
Location: New York, America
PURE SPACE
Perfume Official Website: http://www.perfume-web.jp
Event Information: http://www.perfume-web.jp/news/individual.php?id=481
Perfume are to perform at galleries in London and New York, where Rhizomatiks will lend them a hand as support. You will also be able to buy clothes, DVDs, posters, tour goods and more. This will most definitely be a Perfume performance to experience!
AAA ASIA TOUR 2016
Friday August 12th 2016~Sunday August 14th, 2016
Location: Taiwan・Taipei
ATT SHOWBOX
Saturday September 3rd, 2016~Sunday September 4th, 2016
Location: Singapore
*SCAPE The Ground Theatre
AAA Official Website: http://avex.jp/aaa/
Tour Information: http://avex.jp/aaa/live/tour.php?id=1000798
Continuing on their tour from 2015, AAA will be performing in Asia this year! The group released singles consecutively for 7 months last year and even won the Japan Record Award. Celebrating 10 years since their debut, AAA don’t seem like they will be stopping any time soon as they continue to grow and grow rapidly. Let’s all look forward to not just their activities in Asia, but all around the world too ♪
SILENT SIREN WORLD TOUR 2016
Friday 9th September, 2016
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Upperroom Jakarta
Saturday September 24th, 2016
Location: China・Shanghai
Repulse Bay Cultural Arts Center
Friday September 30th, 2016
Location: Los Angeles, US
(※The venue will be announced on their official website soon)
Silent Siren Official Website: http://silent-siren.com/
Tour Information: http://silent-siren.com/schedule/tour/?to=menu
Known colloquially as “Sai Sai”, Silent Siren are an unimaginably cute band with a very authentic sound. The girls began embarking on their biggest tour to date this year in April and have announced their first world tour. As they head towards 10-years being together since their debut, Silent Siren flap their wings and head out to the world. Don’t take your eyes off them even for a second!
SCANDAL TOUR 2016 “YELLOW” IN EUROPE
Saturday September 10th: Amsterdam, Holland
Tuesday September 13th: Cologne, Germany
Wednesday September 14th: Hamburg, Germany
Friday September 16th: Wrocław, Poland
Saturday September 17th: Vienna, Austria
Sunday September 18th: Milan, Italy
Tuesday September 20th: Marseille, France
Wednesday September 21st: Barcelona, Spain
Saturday September 24th: London, UK
Sunday September 25th: France, Paris
SCANDAL Official Website: http://www.scandal-4.com
Tour Information: http://www.scandal-4.com/info/archive/?469611
SCANDAL are to head on a solo tour of Europe! The band formed in Osaka and have established themselves as a strong and powerful girls band in Japan. With their full force performances, they are sure to charm their European fans.
LiVE is Smile Always~Hi! FiVE~
Saturday September 10th, 2016
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
El Plaza Condesa
Saturday September 24th
Location: Taiwan・Taipei
TICC Taipei International Convention Center
LiSA Official Website: http://www.lxixsxa.com/
Tour Information: http://www.lxixsxa.com/live/
This year marks 5 years since LiSA’s debut, who released her new album at the end of June. She is most known for her work in the anime music scene but is also popular throughout the country. Her work is beginning to grow big overseas. Plus, her unique fashion sense and character is something to look out for!
Japanese culture just keeps growing and growing throughout the world, with lots of Japanese artists becoming big overseas. There are definitely a lot of people that wish to see their performances in their own country! Those of you who have the chance to see any of them live should definitely get on it ♪