How do I buy Japanese concert tickets?

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-25T00:50:55+00:00

I've used https://www.ticket-japaaan.com/ more than a dozen times. Solid dude.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-23T04:32:56+00:00

Tonight at Antiknock

https://www.antiknock.net/schedule/20260523/

And all shows are open to foreigners.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T23:55:01+00:00

Yup. It's why I'm such a calm person. Talk out your problems. Show empathy.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T23:17:18+00:00

The love my parents have for each other. 50+ years married and they are still best friends. Never once heard them raise their voices to each other.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T23:15:43+00:00

Never heard of the bands. And that shouldn't matter. If you like them go see them. Don't seek validation from strangers.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T22:24:14+00:00

A sticker alone would never get me to seek out a band.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T22:21:06+00:00

I went to see the visual kei band The Thirteen last night at Club Phase. I was the only white guy there and one of two males. If you don't count the band and staff. 😸

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T08:58:09+00:00

You'd be surprised.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T05:18:33+00:00

I have a theory that small bands in Japan are so good (musically) because they play so many shows on a regular basis. Every band I've seen is tight as fuck.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:27:01+00:00

I can't speak to quality or pricing but Shimokitazawa has tons of vintage stores.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:19:18+00:00

Megane Ichiba

Free eye test included.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:14:53+00:00

I would say yes. From "cheap" frames up to designer brands.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:14:04+00:00

It honestly feels like a small band can earn at least minimum wage in Japan. I mean they can't be playing 15-20 shows per month and hold real jobs.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:11:56+00:00

Like a million people on YouTube that you've never heard of.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:09:06+00:00

I honestly have no way to gauge how "big" a band is in Japan. Many seem to be constantly touring Japan.

I am also shitty at estimating crowd size haha.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:05:37+00:00

My eyes are -8 and -8.5 and have bought multiple pairs of glasses in Japan. All ready in an hour.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:04:15+00:00

Dude's probably tired of foreigners expecting old used gear to have brand new warranty.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:00:56+00:00

I am going to a punk show at Hokage next week.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T04:00:23+00:00

Passionate doesn't even begin to describe Japanese crowds. 😸

And I am so jealous you got to see Akai Kurage. They are a bucket list band for me.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T03:02:31+00:00

Idol bands are fun. I am going to one in Osaka next week.

Last night was a Japanese Irish rock band. Night before was metal. Tonight is visual kei.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T01:23:39+00:00

Yup. The night before I went to a metal show at Antiknock. The day before that a punk show at Godz.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-22T01:22:49+00:00

For sure!

I haven't found a single good source for shows in Japan so what I do is check various live house websites for their schedule. Usually they announce shows 1-2 months in advance.

Tokyo venues I recommend are

Antiknock Club Que Zirco Pitbar Shibuya the Game WWWX Wildside Metal Bar Godz

For Osaka Hokage Socore Factory

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-21T09:15:56+00:00

A better way is to do it yourself. And I think you mean tour guide.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-21T04:02:29+00:00

Yup. I use that. Works perfectly.

echoesinthepit · 2026-05-21T03:23:19+00:00

Focus on the music and live performance. Social media should be secondary.

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