Johnny’s Goods Storage Ideas: Concert Tickets  

Tickets are one of those things that are tangible from an experience that you had, whether it be a movie or a concert or an event, which you want to keep safe to keep the memories alive. Johnny’s concerts are one of those things that are always important to me, so I keep my concert tickets in a safe place after I go to the show, to look back on the experience that I had and the memories associated with it. Now, how can you store your Johnny’s concert tickets? There are many ideas, and I have tried a few … Continue reading Johnny’s Goods Storage Ideas: Concert Tickets  

Stageplay Report: Masuda Takahisa 「フレンド -今夜此処での一と殷盛り-」 October 12th, 2014

On October 12th, I had the opportunity to see Masuda Takahisa’s play 「フレンド -今夜此処での一と殷盛り-」two times at the Tokyo Globe Theater! The Tokyo Globe theater located at Shin-Okubo station, one stop away from Shinjuku going towards Ikebukuro station on the JR Yamanote Line. This is only the second time I have ever been to the Globe Theater, the first being for Shige’s play back in April “Naka no Hito” 「中の人」. The first showing of the play started at 1:00pm so my friend and I actually entered about 10 minutes before the first show started and I quickly bought goods and sat … Continue reading Stageplay Report: Masuda Takahisa 「フレンド -今夜此処での一と殷盛り-」 October 12th, 2014

Johnny’s Talk: What To Wear To A Johnny’s Concert/ Event?

One of the hardest things for me to decide on when I go to a Johnny’s concert or event is: What should I wear? Now, I believe that fashion is very personal to everyone and what he or she chooses to wear is a reflection of who they are. Each person has their own style and what they like to wear and there is no right or wrong thing to wear to Johnny’s concerts! I personally like dresses and skirts and a more mature style of clothing, as well as when I go to Johnny’s concerts I don’t want to … Continue reading Johnny’s Talk: What To Wear To A Johnny’s Concert/ Event?

Japanese Entertainment: The Relationship Between Japanese Idols And Their Fans

While I was writing my thesis for my MBA today, which is on the topic of Johnny’s and Associates and the Japanese music industry, the topic of the relationship between a Japanese Idol and their fans popped into my head. Actually, it had been in my head for a while now ever since an article by the Yomiyuri Newspaper about Koyama Keiichiro, a member of my favorite Idol group NEWS,  was released about a week and a half ago. Koyama became a news caster for “News Every” in Spring of 2010 and this January he became a main caster for … Continue reading Japanese Entertainment: The Relationship Between Japanese Idols And Their Fans

Johnny’s Talk: Lauren’s Guide To What To Bring To A Johnny’s Concert

Since many of you all might be coming to a Johnny’s concert here in Japan in the future, I thought I would give you some ideas on what to bring to a Johnny’s concert by telling you what I normally bring to a Johnny’s concert! This is what I bring most of the time when I attend a concert, but it changes sometimes on the show and also the weather as well. Let’s jump right in! #1: Ticket This may be obvious, but you can’t enter the concert venue without a ticket. Many a time I have seen on twitter and … Continue reading Johnny’s Talk: Lauren’s Guide To What To Bring To A Johnny’s Concert

Top 5 Spring-Like Songs of 2014

Spring is already in full swing here in Japan. The Cherry Blossoms bloomed, their petals have already fallen, and summer is beginning to peak on the horizon as the temperature continues to rise by the day. I find myself inspired by music that has a seasonal feel, so today I wanted to write a post on my top 5 favorite songs of this Spring before the season changes! They are in no particular order, just how I feel like presenting them! Also, I am a big fan of J-pop, so all of these songs are Japanese songs.   #1: SAKURA, … Continue reading Top 5 Spring-Like Songs of 2014

Review: Tegomass – “Tegomass no Seishun” テゴマス「テゴマスの青春」Album

“Tegomass no Seishun” is Tegomass’s 4th full length album and also their first album in 2 years and 3 months. The Title of the album basically translates to “Tegomass’s Youth” or “Tegomass’s Adolescence”. This album includes songs produced for them by “The Godspellers” and “DEPAPEPE”. This Album also is the lead in for their tour that started in February, going through the end of this Month, with the same title, “Tegomass no Seishun”.   Album Editions Limited Edition: CD + DVD   The Limited edition comes with the 12 songs of the album and a 40 minute DVD of the … Continue reading Review: Tegomass – “Tegomass no Seishun” テゴマス「テゴマスの青春」Album

Report: Ueda Tatsuya’s Stageplay『冬眠する熊に添い寝してごらん』- “Trying to sleep with the Hibernating Bears”

Ueda’s Stage play was the first part of my spring break! Even though classes were over, I still had to write 2 long papers before my break could really begin. In the middle of this, I took a day off with my friend Meghan who is a huge Ueda fan and went out to Osaka to see Ueda’a stage play!  I saw the first show of two on February 10th. Meghan’s friend helped us get the tickets back in November, but she was only able to get us standing tickets on the day that the general sales opened, so I … Continue reading Report: Ueda Tatsuya’s Stageplay『冬眠する熊に添い寝してごらん』- “Trying to sleep with the Hibernating Bears”

Ask Nihonchique #1: Questions about Johnnys

This Morning when I woke up, I received an email from Florence from Montreal, Canada! She wanted me to answer a bunch of questions for her and I thought that It would be good to share here as well! So I will call this entry “Ask Nihonchique #1!” The theme of this one is Johnnys questions! Now, before I start this I want to say I am no expert  and these answers are based off of my experience being a fan and being in the Johnnys fan clubs and also talking with other fans. So with that, lets just jump … Continue reading Ask Nihonchique #1: Questions about Johnnys

Johnny’s Talk: Johnny’s Goods Prices Increase as of February 1, 2014

Starting with the stage play “Endless Shock” Johnny’s has decided to increase the price of the regular goods for their concerts and stage plays. This includes Uchiwas, Clearfiles, posters, and pamphlets. The goods have been the same price for over 15 years now and the company decided to increase the prices as of February 1, 2014. The new prices are as follows: Pamphlet: 2000yen —> 2200 yen *This depends on the stage play and show, some pamphlets are larger than others, but this is the base price. Poster: 800 yen —> 900 Yen. *if Its a B2 Size poster it is 800 yen Yen Clearfile: 500 yen —> 600 … Continue reading Johnny’s Talk: Johnny’s Goods Prices Increase as of February 1, 2014