AKB48 Request Hour – 1/19/2012 (Day 1)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tensai

Seems I had hardly returned from my last trip to Tokyo, before I was heading back for Request Hour (13 days to be exact). Luckily I had budgeted and planned on vacation on the off-chance I could get tickets. My first ticket attempt was through the Mobile FC, wasn’t able to win any of the shows. Since they didn’t use the stricter entry policy from last year, scalpers/resellers had a field day. Thankfully, I had an ace up my sleeve – Super Enpou.

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SDN48 – 12/24/2011 (Christmas Eve)

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Tensai

My one theater win this trip was for SDN48 – normal Enpou seat. I am seriously regretting not seeing them sooner, especially since it was so unique for things that happened during the course of the show.

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Luck of the Lottery

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Tensai

Once again it’s time to try to get tickets to various concert events. As usual, this all comes down to the luck of the ticket lottery system in Japan, which I’ve have limited success with in the past. Wish there was an easier way for tourists to apply for events like Countdown Live and Music Station Super Live. (ala Super Enpou)

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It Was A Very Good Year

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Tensai

On the long drive back from Los Angeles last weekend, it occurred to me the last year has been an incredible one. If you had told me in mid-September what would happen in the upcoming year, I would have laughed. I had been dreaming of going to Japan for over 20 years, yet always found a reason not to go.

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Shopping for AKB48 Goods in Tokyo

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Tensai

You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and take that trip to Japan. Now that you’ve arrived, you are probably seeing and hearing AKB48 everywhere. But one question remains – where can you find their CDs, DVDs, and other goods.

This guide is an overview of where to shop for not only AKB48, but other idol and J-Pop goods in the Tokyo area. Much of this information applies no matter where you are in the country, and can apply to other interests including anime/drama DVDs, figures, video games, and more.

Latest Update: 2/2012

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