Autumn is the season of arts for different cultures to be celebrated. That time of the year has come once again where exhibitions and events showcasing Japanese culture have begun popping up all around the world. Japanese music artists are also big players throughout the world during this time. Let us all enjoy this time to the fullest during this dazzling show of events!
China International ACG Expo
Friday September 30th, 2016~Sunday October 2nd, 2016
Location: Beijing Exhibition Center, China
http://acgchina.1688wan.com
The China International ACG Expo was set up to further the development of the animation and game industry in China. The event is held in Beijing and is supported by the country’s government. There are lots of different media promoted at the event, including displays of original animations, talent support, inter-enterprise communication and more. There will also be animations shown for the run up to Halloween which combine Chinese culture with creepy beings such as zombies and ghosts.
Melbourne International Arts Festival
Thursday October 6th, 2016 ~Sunday October 23rd, 2016
Location: Melbourne, Australia
https://www.festival.melbourne/2016/
With a line-up of Australian artists and international artists bringing with them music, theatre and opera, the Melbourne International Arts Festival is an event held to fascinate all its attendees. Japanese multi-artist Hiroaki Umeda will be participating to perform “Adapting for Distortion” and “Haptic”.
Morning Musume。’16 Live Concert in Taipei
Sunday October 16th, 2016
Location: Taiwan, Taipei
ATT SHOW BOX
Morning Musume。’16 Official Website
http://www.helloproject.com/morningmusume/
Tour Information
http://www.helloproject.com/event/detail/565d7fe63a081d7598da567cfd5168912bc2a52b
It has been 8 years since Morning Musume。 performed in Taipei back in 2008. It will be the group’s first performance there with the current members. A handshake event was held in Taiwan in 2012 where current member Ayumi Ishida received comments from fans such as “We’re waiting for another concert!” This is a performance that both the members and fans have been waiting for.
Anime Festival Asia Singapore
Friday November 25th, 2016~Sunday November 27th, 2016
Location: Singapore
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
http://animefestival.asia/afasg16
South-east Asia’s biggest J-pop culture event has been held every year since 2008 and will be returning this year for 3 days in Singapore starting on November 25th. While we’re made to wait for the announcement of what Japanese artists and famous cosplayers will be featured in this year’s line-up, preparations are ongoing for the sale of anime goods and anime screenings!
KEMURI WORLD TOUR
Friday November 11th, 2016
Location: Atlanta, US
The Masquerade
Saturday November 12th, 2016
Location: Orlando, US
House Of Blues
Sunday November 13th, 2016
Location: St. Petersburg, US
Jannus Live
Kemuri Official Website
https://kemuri.com/
Tour Information
https://kemuri.com/contents/50374
KEMURI are a ska/punk band representing Japan who have been active overseas since their formation. As they enter their 21st year together as a band, KEMURI are embarking on a world tour and promoting their newest single, the first in 13 years! The location they have chosen to perform in November is America. With their skillful and defined ska sound, they are sure to heat up every venue they play on this tour!
The 432nd Momoiro Clover Z Trans America Ultra Live
Tuesday November 15th, 2016
Location: Hawaii, US
The Republik
Thursday November 17th, 2016
Location: Los Angeles, US
The Wiltern
Saturday November 19th, 2016
Location: New York, US
PlayStation Theater
Momoiro Clover Z Official Website
http://www.momoclo.net/
Tour Information
http://www.momoclo.net/ustour2016/e/
Momoiro Clover Z’s first ever US tour is finally here! Only Momoiro Clover Z could have collaborated with legendary rock band KISS and have such a worldwide established reputation for their performances. It’s because of that that we are all waiting in great anticipation for their US tour! It seems they finally heard the delightful calling of their diehard fans.
HYPER JAPAN
Friday November 25th, 2016~Sunday November 27th, 2016
Location: London, UK
Tobacco Dock
http://hyperjapan.co.uk/
HYPER JAPAN is the UK’s biggest and one-of-a-kind exhibition and sales market for Japanese culture, presenting a show of Japanese music, anime, games, fashion, food culture, traditional culture and much, much more. This year will see guest musicians such as YOSHIKI x TOSHI from X JAPAN and Tomoyasu Hotei, as well as comedy duo JARU JARU. HYPER JAPAN this year is sure to be an all out 3 days of everything Japanese.
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS UK TOUR w/ Special Guests BABYMETAL
Monday December 5th, 2016~Tuesday December 6th, 2016
Location: London, UK
The O2
Thursday December 8th, 2016
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
THE SSE Hydro
Saturday December 10th, 2016~Sunday December 11th, 2016
Birmingham, UK
Genting Arena
Wednesday December 14th, 2016~Thursday December 15th, 2016
Location: Manchester, UK
Manchester Arena
Sunday December 18th, 2016
Location: London, UK
THE O2
BABYMETAL Official Website
http://www.babymetal.jp/home/
Tour Information
http://www.babymetal.jp/schedule/
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are very well known in Japan too. As part of a UK tour headlined by the Chilis, a rock band that the US can most definitely boast about, the guys will be joined by special guests BABYMETAL. It was The Chili Peppers themselves who offered for BABYMETAL to join them. Just as the guys were moved by BABYMETAL’s performances, fans of The Chili Peppers will no doubt have the same reaction!
With unbelievable collaborations between worldwide famous artists and the ongoing spread of the “Cool Japan” culture, we can sure feel the mesmerising charm of Japan. Just how does the world think and receive Japanese culture? Don’t you just wanna go to all these events to find out?
Original Text: Naoko Sugita (SHUTTER)
