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X Japan
Confirmed Tour Date(s)
2009
January 16th Asia World Expo, Hong Kong
January 17th Asia World Expo, Hong Kong
January 31st - Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand (postponed/canceled)
N/A X Dome, Japan
N/A X Dome, Japan
March 21st Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (postponed)
March 22nd Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (postponed)
May 2nd Tokyo Dome, Japan
May 3rd Tokyo Dome, Japan
May 30th Pan-Chiao Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan
Planned to take place October 10th Bercy, Paris, France - Postponed Announced by Yoshiki and Toshi on Aug 22nd.when appearing at a Film Gig "Suzuka no Yoru" aka "A Night an Suzuka Circuit"
N/A Bangkok, Thailand
N/A Tokyo Dome, Japan (no info about concert date)
N/A Tokyo Dome, Japan (no info about concert date)
N/A New York, Madison Square Garden, USA
N/A Los Angeles, USA
N/A Germany
N/A Finland
N/A Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest), Beijing, China (postponed)
Official websitest:
Official Japanese Homepage
Chinese Homepage
French Homepage
Hong Kong Homepage
Korean Homepage
Taiwan Homepage
Thailand Homepage
UK Homepage
Fan based websites
The Other East
X-Freaks Forum
December 16th
X Japan in Thailand postponed/canceled
Source: The Other East
November 8th - From BXtE's MySpace blog:
Changes in X JAPAN World Tour and X JAPAN Management
X JAPAN just posted a press release on their French official homepage.
AZOFF MANAGEMENT will take care of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR.
They decided to postpone every tour date of this year. The first concert of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR will be the countdown live.
In the next spring, there will be a nationwide tour in Japan followed by a world tour with a concert in Paris and Sweden, and probably some more.
Read the full press release here.
EDIT: According to the official Japanese X JAPAN website, the concerts in Hong Kong, Bankog, Taiwan and Korea are currently expected to be performed as scheduled.
September 18th:
http://myspace.com/bxjteu
According to Sanspo newspaper, Yoshiki said that arrangements for the postponed ]Madison Square Garden live are about to be completed, and that there is planning for a future, exact date undecided yet, live in Germany.
Furthermore, the 6th member of X Japan supposedly has been decided last month in LA, but Yoshiki can't say yet who it is.
August 11th - from BXtE MySpace
ATTENTION: About websites that offer X Japan tickets!
Hello X freaks
Some of you asked us already why we didn't mention anything about the ticket sale on that WorldTicketShop site.
The official pages still say that the pre-sale for the tickets will start on September 5th and that further information will be announced soon, nothing more!
So, please be careful with any sites you DON'T know about and/or you don't trust at all!
As soon as we got definite information we will post them, naturally.
2009
January 16th Asia World Expo, Hong Kong
January 17th Asia World Expo, Hong Kong
January 31st - Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand (postponed/canceled)
N/A X Dome, Japan
N/A X Dome, Japan
March 21st Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (postponed)
March 22nd Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (postponed)
May 2nd Tokyo Dome, Japan
May 3rd Tokyo Dome, Japan
May 30th Pan-Chiao Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan
Planned to take place October 10th Bercy, Paris, France - Postponed Announced by Yoshiki and Toshi on Aug 22nd.when appearing at a Film Gig "Suzuka no Yoru" aka "A Night an Suzuka Circuit"
N/A Bangkok, Thailand
N/A Tokyo Dome, Japan (no info about concert date)
N/A Tokyo Dome, Japan (no info about concert date)
N/A New York, Madison Square Garden, USA
N/A Los Angeles, USA
N/A Germany
N/A Finland
N/A Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest), Beijing, China (postponed)
Official websitest:
Official Japanese Homepage
Chinese Homepage
French Homepage
Hong Kong Homepage
Korean Homepage
Taiwan Homepage
Thailand Homepage
UK Homepage
Fan based websites
The Other East
X-Freaks Forum
December 16th
X Japan in Thailand postponed/canceled
Source: The Other East
November 8th - From BXtE's MySpace blog:
Changes in X JAPAN World Tour and X JAPAN Management
X JAPAN just posted a press release on their French official homepage.
AZOFF MANAGEMENT will take care of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR.
They decided to postpone every tour date of this year. The first concert of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR will be the countdown live.
In the next spring, there will be a nationwide tour in Japan followed by a world tour with a concert in Paris and Sweden, and probably some more.
Read the full press release here.
EDIT: According to the official Japanese X JAPAN website, the concerts in Hong Kong, Bankog, Taiwan and Korea are currently expected to be performed as scheduled.
September 18th:
http://myspace.com/bxjteu
According to Sanspo newspaper, Yoshiki said that arrangements for the postponed ]Madison Square Garden live are about to be completed, and that there is planning for a future, exact date undecided yet, live in Germany.
Furthermore, the 6th member of X Japan supposedly has been decided last month in LA, but Yoshiki can't say yet who it is.
August 11th - from BXtE MySpace
ATTENTION: About websites that offer X Japan tickets!
Hello X freaks
Some of you asked us already why we didn't mention anything about the ticket sale on that WorldTicketShop site.
The official pages still say that the pre-sale for the tickets will start on September 5th and that further information will be announced soon, nothing more!
So, please be careful with any sites you DON'T know about and/or you don't trust at all!
As soon as we got definite information we will post them, naturally.
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X Japan announced moments ago via live feed that they are coming stateside September 13th at Madison Square Garden.Ryuuken wrote:
Why? Why do all the good Japanese bands go EVERYWHERE except the United States.
If X-Japan should be going to a foreign country, it should be the U.S. they did the theme for Saw IV for god sakes
With that said, anyone know how much a plane ticket to Paris costs?
A link to drool over: http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.ph ... jrock_news
Information taken from: http://theothereast.com/
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ATTENTION: About websites that offer X Japan tickets!
Hello X freaks
Some of you asked us already why we didn't mention anything about the ticket sale on that WorldTicketShop site.
The official pages still say that the pre-sale for the tickets will start on September 5th and that further information will be announced soon, nothing more!
So, please be careful with any sites you DON'T know about and/or you don't trust at all!
From BXtE MySpace on August 11th
Hello X freaks
Some of you asked us already why we didn't mention anything about the ticket sale on that WorldTicketShop site.
The official pages still say that the pre-sale for the tickets will start on September 5th and that further information will be announced soon, nothing more!
So, please be careful with any sites you DON'T know about and/or you don't trust at all!
From BXtE MySpace on August 11th
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More tour dates have been added for;
January 17th - Hong Kong
January 31st - Bangkok, Thailand
and
March 21st - Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (announced by Yoshiki on Sept 19th at Seoul Plaza Hotel during a press conference)
Upcoming - Not confirmed yet
February 14th - Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan
Concert plans for Germany and USA (Madison Square Garden)
Most of the info comes from
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =324727318
http://www.theothereast.com
January 17th - Hong Kong
January 31st - Bangkok, Thailand
and
March 21st - Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea (announced by Yoshiki on Sept 19th at Seoul Plaza Hotel during a press conference)
Upcoming - Not confirmed yet
February 14th - Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan
Concert plans for Germany and USA (Madison Square Garden)
Most of the info comes from
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =324727318
http://www.theothereast.com
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From BXtE MySpace blog, October 19th 2008.
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuse ... =442135771
X JAPAN Paris live concerns
It has been brought to our attention that Nous Productions apparently stated that the X JAPAN Paris Live has been postponed to some time in 2009.
In answer to this, we would like to let you know that while we can not deny the possibility that this might be true, there are NO supporting comments on that issue from either Bercy itself - as of our latest contact with them, they still told us they expect the show to proceed as scheduled - or any X JAPAN related official source.
While, again, we have no definite information either way, we would like to point out that while we are not familiar with French concert organizers' business practices, we do know that in Japan, Germany and the USA it is rather unusual for organizers to answer fan mail, so, with some surpise that Nous Productions seems to have done so, we would still like to encourage people to wait for official news before spreading rumours further.
We are aware that Nous Productions appears to be a legitimate company, handling other bands as well, so we are somewhat astonished by their handling of this matter.
Actually, as of this moment, we have no proof that Nous Productions has been answering fan mails; as soon as the business week starts again, we will make it OUR business to find out.
To the best of our knowledge, as of this moment, the repeatedly reported answer from Nous Productions is ONE supposedly recieved answer forwarded over and over and over again, with NO evidence that a large number of fans have recieved the same answer.
We will update any information we might get in regards to the live as soon as we get it.
P.S.: We would greatly appreciate anyone who has been in contact with Nous Productions to contact US, to let us know directly what their answer to any X JAPAN live inquiry was.
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuse ... =442135771
X JAPAN Paris live concerns
It has been brought to our attention that Nous Productions apparently stated that the X JAPAN Paris Live has been postponed to some time in 2009.
In answer to this, we would like to let you know that while we can not deny the possibility that this might be true, there are NO supporting comments on that issue from either Bercy itself - as of our latest contact with them, they still told us they expect the show to proceed as scheduled - or any X JAPAN related official source.
While, again, we have no definite information either way, we would like to point out that while we are not familiar with French concert organizers' business practices, we do know that in Japan, Germany and the USA it is rather unusual for organizers to answer fan mail, so, with some surpise that Nous Productions seems to have done so, we would still like to encourage people to wait for official news before spreading rumours further.
We are aware that Nous Productions appears to be a legitimate company, handling other bands as well, so we are somewhat astonished by their handling of this matter.
Actually, as of this moment, we have no proof that Nous Productions has been answering fan mails; as soon as the business week starts again, we will make it OUR business to find out.
To the best of our knowledge, as of this moment, the repeatedly reported answer from Nous Productions is ONE supposedly recieved answer forwarded over and over and over again, with NO evidence that a large number of fans have recieved the same answer.
We will update any information we might get in regards to the live as soon as we get it.
P.S.: We would greatly appreciate anyone who has been in contact with Nous Productions to contact US, to let us know directly what their answer to any X JAPAN live inquiry was.
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October 21st from
BXtE's blog at MySpace:
X JAPAN Paris live concerns - Updates
We have received information from other people who have contacted Nous Productions that they were told Nous productions themselves are still awaiting news from Japan and that they will keep everyone informed as they can.
We have also contacted Bercy and they told us they had received no information from Nous Productions that the concert will be postponed. As far as they know, officially, the concert is still going to take place on November 22nd.
Meanwhile, we are trying to find out more, ourselves, but for now there is NO confirmation from anywhere that the concert is postponed.
BXtE's blog at MySpace:
X JAPAN Paris live concerns - Updates
We have received information from other people who have contacted Nous Productions that they were told Nous productions themselves are still awaiting news from Japan and that they will keep everyone informed as they can.
We have also contacted Bercy and they told us they had received no information from Nous Productions that the concert will be postponed. As far as they know, officially, the concert is still going to take place on November 22nd.
Meanwhile, we are trying to find out more, ourselves, but for now there is NO confirmation from anywhere that the concert is postponed.
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29 October 2008 from
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X JAPAN Paris live concerns - Updates
Regarding the X JAPAN November 22nd live, BXtE has been in contact with a variety of official sources related to the project, and based on the most recent communication from one such source, while we can't name the source, we feel ready to state that we believe the Paris live will happen as scheduled.
Ticket sales likely will be at a much closer date to the venture than European fans are used to; however, we would like to encourage all fans to be ready for a short notice ticket sales announcement.
We are excited about this and we hope we will see you all there.
Please remember to bring something red - pompoms, handkerchiefs, anything not too large you can think of - to wave at the stage with during "Kurenai."
http://www.myspace.com/bxte
X JAPAN Paris live concerns - Updates
Regarding the X JAPAN November 22nd live, BXtE has been in contact with a variety of official sources related to the project, and based on the most recent communication from one such source, while we can't name the source, we feel ready to state that we believe the Paris live will happen as scheduled.
Ticket sales likely will be at a much closer date to the venture than European fans are used to; however, we would like to encourage all fans to be ready for a short notice ticket sales announcement.
We are excited about this and we hope we will see you all there.
Please remember to bring something red - pompoms, handkerchiefs, anything not too large you can think of - to wave at the stage with during "Kurenai."
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October 30th from BXtE's blog
Ticketsale start on November 10th!
Hello everyone!
Finally we're happy to announce THE NEWS you're all waiting for soooo long!
The tickets for X JAPAN's show at Paris Bercy on November 22nd, 2008 will go on sale on November 10th!
To order the tickets and get more informations please visit either of those sites:
ticketnet.fr (English & French)
avosbillets.com (English & French)
fnacspectacles.com (French only)
Or for those who live in France, at any shop associated with TicketNet such as Carrefour, Cora etc...
We wish you good luck with getting your tickets for the show and hope to see you in November!
Let's Rock BERCY!
Ticketsale start on November 10th!
Hello everyone!
Finally we're happy to announce THE NEWS you're all waiting for soooo long!
The tickets for X JAPAN's show at Paris Bercy on November 22nd, 2008 will go on sale on November 10th!
To order the tickets and get more informations please visit either of those sites:
ticketnet.fr (English & French)
avosbillets.com (English & French)
fnacspectacles.com (French only)
Or for those who live in France, at any shop associated with TicketNet such as Carrefour, Cora etc...
We wish you good luck with getting your tickets for the show and hope to see you in November!
Let's Rock BERCY!
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October 31st from BXtE's blog
Avosbillets.com tells X JAPAN fans to check their website tomorrow!
www.avosbillets.com updated their site today with a picture of X JAPAN and the comment, in French, of: "Check our website tomorrow at 10am."
The title of the live was announced as "Final - to end our pain."
Check back www.BringXtoEurope.com tomorrow around 10am for a translation of all the informations!
Regarding the world tour, Barks.jp annouced that Live Nation or AEG will promote X JAPAN's world tour. Both are major promotion agencies that have handled such acts as Madonna, Michael Jackson or U2.
Avosbillets.com tells X JAPAN fans to check their website tomorrow!
www.avosbillets.com updated their site today with a picture of X JAPAN and the comment, in French, of: "Check our website tomorrow at 10am."
The title of the live was announced as "Final - to end our pain."
Check back www.BringXtoEurope.com tomorrow around 10am for a translation of all the informations!
Regarding the world tour, Barks.jp annouced that Live Nation or AEG will promote X JAPAN's world tour. Both are major promotion agencies that have handled such acts as Madonna, Michael Jackson or U2.
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X JAPAN live in Paris: Ticket sales, prices, etc...
Avosbillets.com just updated their website!
X JAPAN concert will take place in Paris, Bercy on 22nd November 2008 at 7.30pm.
The tickets sale will start on 10th November at 12pm (noon). You'll be able to buy the tickets on Avosbillets.com or on Fnac.com! Ticketnet has not updated their website yet.
Standing tickets cost 45.50€ (5.689Y).
Seating tickets cost 56.50€ (7,064Y).
The tickets are NOT numbered.[/i]
Avosbillets.com just updated their website!
X JAPAN concert will take place in Paris, Bercy on 22nd November 2008 at 7.30pm.
The tickets sale will start on 10th November at 12pm (noon). You'll be able to buy the tickets on Avosbillets.com or on Fnac.com! Ticketnet has not updated their website yet.
Standing tickets cost 45.50€ (5.689Y).
Seating tickets cost 56.50€ (7,064Y).
The tickets are NOT numbered.[/i]
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November 4th - from BXtE's MySpace blog
About the ’Priority Ticket Sale’ on avosbillets.com
Some of you might have been wondering what the 'priority ticket sale' on avosbillets.com means. You can register there in advance for the upcoming ticket sale on November 10. After you did so, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail with a code that allows you to access the ticket sale on 10 a.m. (GMT +1) before the actual ticket sale starts.
You can register for the priority ticket sale until 2 p.m. (GMT +1) on November 6th.
And for a side note: the registration doesn't mean that you have to buy the tickets.
About the ’Priority Ticket Sale’ on avosbillets.com
Some of you might have been wondering what the 'priority ticket sale' on avosbillets.com means. You can register there in advance for the upcoming ticket sale on November 10. After you did so, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail with a code that allows you to access the ticket sale on 10 a.m. (GMT +1) before the actual ticket sale starts.
You can register for the priority ticket sale until 2 p.m. (GMT +1) on November 6th.
And for a side note: the registration doesn't mean that you have to buy the tickets.
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From BXtE's MySpace blog November 6th
BXtE Forum and tickets help for Paris concert!
Hi everybody,
Since we got a lot of question on how to purchase tickets for the Paris concert, and other things related to the live, we made two things for you.
First, we made a step-by-step guide, including screencaps, for the FOUR main ticket sellers (Avosbillets, Ticketnet, Fnacspectacles, Digitick) websites. You can find that here. At the moment the guide is available in English, Japanese, German and Spanish, with more translations into other languages to follow.
Secondly, we opened a forum here so you can ask questions about Paris show! Feel free to ask anything you want! We'll be happy to help you.
We hope to see many of you in Paris!
BXtE Forum and tickets help for Paris concert!
Hi everybody,
Since we got a lot of question on how to purchase tickets for the Paris concert, and other things related to the live, we made two things for you.
First, we made a step-by-step guide, including screencaps, for the FOUR main ticket sellers (Avosbillets, Ticketnet, Fnacspectacles, Digitick) websites. You can find that here. At the moment the guide is available in English, Japanese, German and Spanish, with more translations into other languages to follow.
Secondly, we opened a forum here so you can ask questions about Paris show! Feel free to ask anything you want! We'll be happy to help you.
We hope to see many of you in Paris!
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November 8th - From BXtE's MySpace blog:
Changes in X JAPAN World Tour and X JAPAN Management
X JAPAN just posted a press release on their French official homepage.
AZOFF MANAGEMENT will take care of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR.
They decided to postpone every tour date of this year. The first concert of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR will be the countdown live.
In the next spring, there will be a nationwide tour in Japan followed by a world tour with a concert in Paris and Sweden, and probably some more.
Read the full press release here.
EDIT: According to the official Japanese X JAPAN website, the concerts in Hong Kong, Bankog, Taiwan and Korea are currently expected to be performed as scheduled.
Changes in X JAPAN World Tour and X JAPAN Management
X JAPAN just posted a press release on their French official homepage.
AZOFF MANAGEMENT will take care of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR.
They decided to postpone every tour date of this year. The first concert of X JAPAN WORLD TOUR will be the countdown live.
In the next spring, there will be a nationwide tour in Japan followed by a world tour with a concert in Paris and Sweden, and probably some more.
Read the full press release here.
EDIT: According to the official Japanese X JAPAN website, the concerts in Hong Kong, Bankog, Taiwan and Korea are currently expected to be performed as scheduled.
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Source BXtE's homepage November 20th 2008
YOSHIKI message on myspace and Yoshiki Mobile
In a message published today on myspace in French and on his Japanese cell phone fan service YOSHIKI Mobile, YOSHIKI offered an apology to all the fans disappointed by the postponement of the Paris concert and Japan Christmas lives, saying that while the decision about that was beyond his control, he still feels that the responsibility for everything that happened is his.
In a rather emotionally moving piece he tells his readers that he doesn't really know how to express his feelings, but that he is not taking the whole thing lightly, that he had looked forward to performing those events very much himself and can't bear the thought to have hurt fans who have supported him unfailingly for years.
Lastly he stated that he isn't sure anymore if it was right to reunite X JAPAN, but also doesn't know how he could be done with it in any other way, after having said that even if fans will hate him - as he said he hates everything [just now], including life as such and himself - he'll still love them.
Translation (French): Clément
Translation (Japanese): Rika
Editing: Ina
YOSHIKI message on myspace and Yoshiki Mobile
In a message published today on myspace in French and on his Japanese cell phone fan service YOSHIKI Mobile, YOSHIKI offered an apology to all the fans disappointed by the postponement of the Paris concert and Japan Christmas lives, saying that while the decision about that was beyond his control, he still feels that the responsibility for everything that happened is his.
In a rather emotionally moving piece he tells his readers that he doesn't really know how to express his feelings, but that he is not taking the whole thing lightly, that he had looked forward to performing those events very much himself and can't bear the thought to have hurt fans who have supported him unfailingly for years.
Lastly he stated that he isn't sure anymore if it was right to reunite X JAPAN, but also doesn't know how he could be done with it in any other way, after having said that even if fans will hate him - as he said he hates everything [just now], including life as such and himself - he'll still love them.
Translation (French): Clément
Translation (Japanese): Rika
Editing: Ina
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December 16th, 2008
Source: The Other East
X Japan in Thailand postponed/canceled?
It hasn’t been announced, but rumor is that X Japan’s concert in Thailand isn’t going to happen. This time it’s not X Japan’s fault though. Thailand has some very serious political issues right now, there was a coup in 2006, and the nation was under martial law until last year. Just last week a major political party was banned, and if history is any indication that particular situation has the potential to end badly. The former party which was forced from office last week was rioting as recently as yesterday as the new government was appointed. It’s a complicated and volatile situation, so I can’t say I blame X this is indeed the case.
Update: It looks like this came from a admin from the official Thai X forum, so it’s probably true.
Source: The Other East
X Japan in Thailand postponed/canceled?
It hasn’t been announced, but rumor is that X Japan’s concert in Thailand isn’t going to happen. This time it’s not X Japan’s fault though. Thailand has some very serious political issues right now, there was a coup in 2006, and the nation was under martial law until last year. Just last week a major political party was banned, and if history is any indication that particular situation has the potential to end badly. The former party which was forced from office last week was rioting as recently as yesterday as the new government was appointed. It’s a complicated and volatile situation, so I can’t say I blame X this is indeed the case.
Update: It looks like this came from a admin from the official Thai X forum, so it’s probably true.
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X Japan’s countdown live will be aired on Fuji TV and in theaters:
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/081219 ... 010-n1.htm
It will air 22:00~25:00 (25?) on December 31st.
I assume the the time is Japanese since I got the info from X Japan's official MySpace page.
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/cs/xjapan/
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/081219 ... 010-n1.htm
It will air 22:00~25:00 (25?) on December 31st.
I assume the the time is Japanese since I got the info from X Japan's official MySpace page.
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/cs/xjapan/
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Written live report of the X Japan Countdown as it's being played over at: http://www.theothereast.net/?p=940#comments
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Dec 31st 2008-Jan 1st 2009
Source: BXtE
X JAPAN COUNTDOWN GIG - "shoushin ni kaette" ("going home to our original feelings")
Set list*
Video ending**
2008...
Thanks to all of you X JAPAN once more has been able to perform.
As always before last year has been one full of excitement
Now, 2009...
(We) don't know how far we can take it but with body and soul
(we) are determined to do the world tour.
Naturally, (we'll) be bringing HIDE along.
There might be a great many difficulties and a great many obstacles rising in our way...
But, for all of you here in this place tonight, for everybody watching (anywhere) tonight, while all of you, our fans, are there, we intend to go on, whatever may happen.
This year, we've truly come back to our beginnings; one step at a time we intend to follow the road now in front of us.
For always supporting X JAPAN thank you.
We are really, really grateful...
And, from now on, too, let this be our joint destiny!!!***
We hope that this year will be a wonderful year for everybody
X JAPAN, all members
Jan 17th, Hong Kong
Feb 14th, Taiwan
XX, XX, X Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, X Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
March 21st, Korea,
March 22nd, Korea
XX, XX, Bangkok (Thailand)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, New York, Madison Square Garden (USA)
XX, XX, Los Angeles (USA)
XX, XX, Bercy, (Paris) France
XX, XX, Germany
XX, XX, Finland
XX, XX, Beijing (China)
* There were more songs that they played teasers of; this is a set list of songs played in full.
** Lining and spacing as in the video.
*** "joint destiny" - "unmeikyoudoutai" - has been one of the terms TOSHI has coined early on, that all X members came to use to describe both the group and the connection with their fans and still is a term that can and does send fans into eXtasy.
Source: BXtE
X JAPAN COUNTDOWN GIG - "shoushin ni kaette" ("going home to our original feelings")
Set list*
2008...
Thanks to all of you X JAPAN once more has been able to perform.
As always before last year has been one full of excitement
Now, 2009...
(We) don't know how far we can take it but with body and soul
(we) are determined to do the world tour.
Naturally, (we'll) be bringing HIDE along.
There might be a great many difficulties and a great many obstacles rising in our way...
But, for all of you here in this place tonight, for everybody watching (anywhere) tonight, while all of you, our fans, are there, we intend to go on, whatever may happen.
This year, we've truly come back to our beginnings; one step at a time we intend to follow the road now in front of us.
For always supporting X JAPAN thank you.
We are really, really grateful...
And, from now on, too, let this be our joint destiny!!!***
We hope that this year will be a wonderful year for everybody
X JAPAN, all members
Jan 17th, Hong Kong
Feb 14th, Taiwan
XX, XX, X Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, X Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
March 21st, Korea,
March 22nd, Korea
XX, XX, Bangkok (Thailand)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, Tokyo Dome (Japan)
XX, XX, New York, Madison Square Garden (USA)
XX, XX, Los Angeles (USA)
XX, XX, Bercy, (Paris) France
XX, XX, Germany
XX, XX, Finland
XX, XX, Beijing (China)
* There were more songs that they played teasers of; this is a set list of songs played in full.
** Lining and spacing as in the video.
*** "joint destiny" - "unmeikyoudoutai" - has been one of the terms TOSHI has coined early on, that all X members came to use to describe both the group and the connection with their fans and still is a term that can and does send fans into eXtasy.
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Source: http://www.theothereast.net
2009.01.06
X Japan has sold out their 1/17 Hong Kong show, and as a result of demand they have added another date in Hong Kong. This second show will actually be the first show, since it’s scheduled for 1/16.
Source: http://www.myspace.com/xjapanofficial
2009.01.07
January 16th: - Asia World Expo, Hong Kong Tickets can be bought at http://www.hkticketing.com/. Tickets are being sold on January 7th and begins at 10.00 in the morning (Hong Kong time) (Doors open 18.30, concert begins 20.00)
2009.01.06
X Japan has sold out their 1/17 Hong Kong show, and as a result of demand they have added another date in Hong Kong. This second show will actually be the first show, since it’s scheduled for 1/16.
Source: http://www.myspace.com/xjapanofficial
2009.01.07
January 16th: - Asia World Expo, Hong Kong Tickets can be bought at http://www.hkticketing.com/. Tickets are being sold on January 7th and begins at 10.00 in the morning (Hong Kong time) (Doors open 18.30, concert begins 20.00)
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Source: http://www.x-freaks.com/forum/index.php?topic=3216.0
Taiwanese live postponed; travel package to HK available
According to the official X Japan Taiwanese homepage the Taiwanese live is postponed due to 'many different reasons'. The live was supposed to take place on the 14th of February. A 3 days 2 nights Hong Kong tour package is available for all fans for NT$12,000 (~360USD/~€264) which includes plane tickets to Hong Kong and back, two nights accomodation and a HK$1290 concert ticket for the Hong Kong live on 16th of January.
Here are the loose translations of two newsposts on the webpage:
Quote
Due to many different reasons, the management in Japan has to decide to postpone the Live in Taiwan on 2/14. the updated schedule will be announced as quickly as possible, please wait for the updated news patiently.
Quote
X Japan Live in HK Tour
To compensate the TW fans for delaying the concert in TW, a 3 days 2 nights X Japan Live in HK Tour package will be available for the TW fans to attend the live in HK on 16th. The tour date is 1/15 to 1/17. The package includes a round-trip ticket (tax included) from TW to HK, 2 nights hotel accomodation and a HK$1290 x-japan concert ticket.
Flights
Taipei to HK
Jan 15 / CI 907
Depart 1050
Arrive 1235
HK to Taipei
Jan 17 / CI 832
Depart 1950
Arrive 2125
OR
- HK to Taipei
Jan 17 / CI 924
Depart 2125
Arrive 2300
Price: NT$12,000(to be paid by credit card)
For details:X JAPAN Sunflower Hot Line:+852-27222888
Thanks to jacquien for the translation!
Taiwanese live postponed; travel package to HK available
According to the official X Japan Taiwanese homepage the Taiwanese live is postponed due to 'many different reasons'. The live was supposed to take place on the 14th of February. A 3 days 2 nights Hong Kong tour package is available for all fans for NT$12,000 (~360USD/~€264) which includes plane tickets to Hong Kong and back, two nights accomodation and a HK$1290 concert ticket for the Hong Kong live on 16th of January.
Here are the loose translations of two newsposts on the webpage:
Quote
Due to many different reasons, the management in Japan has to decide to postpone the Live in Taiwan on 2/14. the updated schedule will be announced as quickly as possible, please wait for the updated news patiently.
Quote
X Japan Live in HK Tour
To compensate the TW fans for delaying the concert in TW, a 3 days 2 nights X Japan Live in HK Tour package will be available for the TW fans to attend the live in HK on 16th. The tour date is 1/15 to 1/17. The package includes a round-trip ticket (tax included) from TW to HK, 2 nights hotel accomodation and a HK$1290 x-japan concert ticket.
Flights
Taipei to HK
Jan 15 / CI 907
Depart 1050
Arrive 1235
HK to Taipei
Jan 17 / CI 832
Depart 1950
Arrive 2125
OR
- HK to Taipei
Jan 17 / CI 924
Depart 2125
Arrive 2300
Price: NT$12,000(to be paid by credit card)
For details:X JAPAN Sunflower Hot Line:+852-27222888
Thanks to jacquien for the translation!
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On today's press conference, Yoshiki announced, that the Tokyo Dome concerts will take place on 2nd and 3rd May. 2nd May, as you all know, is hide's 11th death anniversary. Yoshiki also said that they aim for July with the Paris concert and they are in talks for Bird's Nest again and, if successful, will play there in October.
Source: http://www.x-freaks.com/forum/index.php?topic=3268.0
Source: http://www.x-freaks.com/forum/index.php?topic=3268.0
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From X Japan's MySpace
Original Message:
熱狂の香港公演における歴史的2夜をWOWOWにてオンエア!!
初の海外公演にしてベストライブ!
熱狂の香港公演における歴史的2夜をWOWOWにて
3/30(月) と 4/3(金)に一挙独占オンエア!!
詳細は http://www.wowow.co.jp/live/x まで
(PCサイトのみ)
Translated using: http://excite.co.jp/world/english/
Do the be on the air of two historical nights in the Hong Kong performance of the excitement with WOWOW.
It makes to the first performances in foreign countries and it is best live.
One [kozodokusen] do be on the air at 3/30 (Monday) and 4/3 (Friday) with WOWOW at two historical nights in the Hong Kong performance of the excitement.
Details: to http://www.wowow.co.jp/live/x (Only the PC site .
Judging by the 'translation' it looks like the two Hong Kong concerts will be aired on WOWOW TV.
The first one 3/30 (Monday) and second 4/3 (Friday).
Original Message:
熱狂の香港公演における歴史的2夜をWOWOWにてオンエア!!
初の海外公演にしてベストライブ!
熱狂の香港公演における歴史的2夜をWOWOWにて
3/30(月) と 4/3(金)に一挙独占オンエア!!
詳細は http://www.wowow.co.jp/live/x まで
(PCサイトのみ)
Translated using: http://excite.co.jp/world/english/
Do the be on the air of two historical nights in the Hong Kong performance of the excitement with WOWOW.
It makes to the first performances in foreign countries and it is best live.
One [kozodokusen] do be on the air at 3/30 (Monday) and 4/3 (Friday) with WOWOW at two historical nights in the Hong Kong performance of the excitement.
Details: to http://www.wowow.co.jp/live/x (Only the PC site .
Judging by the 'translation' it looks like the two Hong Kong concerts will be aired on WOWOW TV.
The first one 3/30 (Monday) and second 4/3 (Friday).
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Info from: JrockNYC
Sanrio Corp, maker of the popular character Hello! Kitty, will release “Visual Band Kitty” in collaboration with rock group X Japan, according to the Sankei newspaper.
The paper said that the new Kitty character will be dressed up like X Japan, complete with make-up and costumes. Yoshiki of X Japan reportedly likes Hello! Kitty goods and took them with him during a promotional tour of Asia.
Edit: Here's the official image
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We already have hide plushies, and now Hello Kitty.
*ponders* a PR tactic... I hope Yoshiki won't upset too many Hello Kitty fans...
Sanrio Corp, maker of the popular character Hello! Kitty, will release “Visual Band Kitty” in collaboration with rock group X Japan, according to the Sankei newspaper.
The paper said that the new Kitty character will be dressed up like X Japan, complete with make-up and costumes. Yoshiki of X Japan reportedly likes Hello! Kitty goods and took them with him during a promotional tour of Asia.
Edit: Here's the official image
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We already have hide plushies, and now Hello Kitty.
*ponders* a PR tactic... I hope Yoshiki won't upset too many Hello Kitty fans...
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From X Japan's Official homepage, News 2009.03.13
Original message:
韓国公演、東京ドーム公演に関する大切なお知らせ
X JAPANワールドツアー
『X JAPAN WORLD TOUR LIVE IN KOREA』 韓国公演 延期、及び
『X JAPAN WORLD TOUR Live in TOKYO』 東京ドーム公演チケット発売延期のお知らせ
この度X JAPAN制作運営管理委員会は、諸事情により
現在予定されていたX JAPANの3月21日、22日の韓国公演、及び
3月14日から開始予定の東京ドーム公演チケット先行抽選販売を
延期することを決定いたしました。
新たな予定に関しましては、決定次第、発表いたします。
楽しみにしていただいていたファンの皆様には
ご迷惑をお掛けいたしますことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。
X JAPAN制作運営管理委員会
Translated using: http://excite.co.jp/world/
Important news concerning South Korea performance and Tokyo Dome performance
X JAPAN world tour
'X JAPAN WORLD TOUR LIVE IN KOREA' South Korea performance postponement
'X JAPAN WORLD TOUR Live in TOKYO' Information of Tokyo Dome performance ticket sale postponement
The X JAPAN production management conservancy decided the Tokyo Dome performance ticket early lot sales of the beginning schedule to be postponed on the South Korea performance on the 21st and March 22 of X JAPAN that had been scheduled by every affection now and March 14 this time.
I will announce it is new because it schedules and I concern as soon as a decision is made.
To everybody of the fan to which it looks forward
I apologize sincerely for will the multiplication of the trouble.
X JAPAN production management conservancy
=End of Translation=
Conclusion: Yet another cancellation.
Original message:
韓国公演、東京ドーム公演に関する大切なお知らせ
X JAPANワールドツアー
『X JAPAN WORLD TOUR LIVE IN KOREA』 韓国公演 延期、及び
『X JAPAN WORLD TOUR Live in TOKYO』 東京ドーム公演チケット発売延期のお知らせ
この度X JAPAN制作運営管理委員会は、諸事情により
現在予定されていたX JAPANの3月21日、22日の韓国公演、及び
3月14日から開始予定の東京ドーム公演チケット先行抽選販売を
延期することを決定いたしました。
新たな予定に関しましては、決定次第、発表いたします。
楽しみにしていただいていたファンの皆様には
ご迷惑をお掛けいたしますことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。
X JAPAN制作運営管理委員会
Translated using: http://excite.co.jp/world/
Important news concerning South Korea performance and Tokyo Dome performance
X JAPAN world tour
'X JAPAN WORLD TOUR LIVE IN KOREA' South Korea performance postponement
'X JAPAN WORLD TOUR Live in TOKYO' Information of Tokyo Dome performance ticket sale postponement
The X JAPAN production management conservancy decided the Tokyo Dome performance ticket early lot sales of the beginning schedule to be postponed on the South Korea performance on the 21st and March 22 of X JAPAN that had been scheduled by every affection now and March 14 this time.
I will announce it is new because it schedules and I concern as soon as a decision is made.
To everybody of the fan to which it looks forward
I apologize sincerely for will the multiplication of the trouble.
X JAPAN production management conservancy
=End of Translation=
Conclusion: Yet another cancellation.
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Okay, here's a more easier understood version of the news I posted yesterday.
This info comes from The Other East
It has been officially announced that X Japan’s two night live in South Korea has been delayed, also the band is putting off selling tickets for the May 2nd and 3rd Tokyo Dome concerts. This indicates some sort of serious problem, but hopefully one they can work out quickly.
Rumors are flying around that the issues have something to do with Heath, Sponichi says there is an issue with his contract and that sources have told them he may leave. Link
Official postponement statement: Link
This info comes from The Other East
It has been officially announced that X Japan’s two night live in South Korea has been delayed, also the band is putting off selling tickets for the May 2nd and 3rd Tokyo Dome concerts. This indicates some sort of serious problem, but hopefully one they can work out quickly.
Rumors are flying around that the issues have something to do with Heath, Sponichi says there is an issue with his contract and that sources have told them he may leave. Link
Official postponement statement: Link
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Info from The Other East: http://www.theothereast.net/?p=1160
Sanspo clarifies Heath situation... a little
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/090314 ... 009-n2.htm
Sanpso has published an article that confirms that yes, there is an issue with Heath that is causing X Japan’s current problems. Its seems though that its not actually Heath personally, or X Japan at the root of the problems. While the article is kind of vague it states that Heath’s management is being difficult to work with causing problems between Heath’s management and X Japan’s management. Likely the issue is contractual.
If you didn’t know along with X Japan having a manager, each member of X Japan also has their own manager which can definitely be a hassle. However, something pretty serious would have to occur in order to delay the tour again. Since that happened, it seems that there’s more going on then simple difficulty in communication.
Anyway, Heath fans, while the article does mention the Heath leaving X Japan possibility it would be hard to imagine if the situation really is management based. Its more likely he’d just try to get a new manager, you would think.
Sanspo clarifies Heath situation... a little
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/090314 ... 009-n2.htm
Sanpso has published an article that confirms that yes, there is an issue with Heath that is causing X Japan’s current problems. Its seems though that its not actually Heath personally, or X Japan at the root of the problems. While the article is kind of vague it states that Heath’s management is being difficult to work with causing problems between Heath’s management and X Japan’s management. Likely the issue is contractual.
If you didn’t know along with X Japan having a manager, each member of X Japan also has their own manager which can definitely be a hassle. However, something pretty serious would have to occur in order to delay the tour again. Since that happened, it seems that there’s more going on then simple difficulty in communication.
Anyway, Heath fans, while the article does mention the Heath leaving X Japan possibility it would be hard to imagine if the situation really is management based. Its more likely he’d just try to get a new manager, you would think.
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A little late, but here it is:
X Japan’s Tokyo Dome shows to go on, Taipei rescheduled too
Source The Other East - March 23rd
X Japan has just announced that they May 2nd and 3rd Tokyo Dome concerts are to go on as planned, and they also announced that they are going to play Taipei on May 30th at Pan-Chiao Stadium. Check out their Myspace for more details on tickets and such if you are fluent in Japanese and plan on going.
Link
So I guess this means the Heath situation is worked out.
X Japan’s Tokyo Dome shows to go on, Taipei rescheduled too
Source The Other East - March 23rd
X Japan has just announced that they May 2nd and 3rd Tokyo Dome concerts are to go on as planned, and they also announced that they are going to play Taipei on May 30th at Pan-Chiao Stadium. Check out their Myspace for more details on tickets and such if you are fluent in Japanese and plan on going.
Link
So I guess this means the Heath situation is worked out.
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X Japan in Beijing, new song news, etc.
Source The Other East - March 30th
Some new X Japan news came out of Japan today. First, it is rumored that Yoshiki will hold a press conference on June 6th, and that X Japan has worked out an arrangement to play Beijing on October 11th.
Second, some confirmed news. X Japan is considering adding a 3rd night to the upcoming May concerts as the presales for the two shows have sold out.
Second, Yoshiki debuted a new song “Blue Sky Heaven”. It was a guitar and piano piece and was branded as a Yoshiki song, but it wouldn’t be surprising if it ended up at an X Japan concert. Lastly, Yoshiki is heading to Sichuan to visit earthquake victims.
Sanspo: Link
Sina: Link
Source The Other East - March 30th
Some new X Japan news came out of Japan today. First, it is rumored that Yoshiki will hold a press conference on June 6th, and that X Japan has worked out an arrangement to play Beijing on October 11th.
Second, some confirmed news. X Japan is considering adding a 3rd night to the upcoming May concerts as the presales for the two shows have sold out.
Second, Yoshiki debuted a new song “Blue Sky Heaven”. It was a guitar and piano piece and was branded as a Yoshiki song, but it wouldn’t be surprising if it ended up at an X Japan concert. Lastly, Yoshiki is heading to Sichuan to visit earthquake victims.
Sanspo: Link
Sina: Link
transposts from hong kong:
toshi with T-EARTH: Live「2008 2DAYS FINAL LIVE in TOKYO」
http://www.barks.jp/watch/?id=1000024246
The Last Song + Without You!!!!!!!!!
... eature=channel_page
紅
... eature=channel_page
TEARS!!!!!!!!!
i.v.10分鐘版!!
... eature=channel_page
X!!!!!!
X JAPAN "ENDLESS RAIN"@Live in HONG KONG
X JAPAN "HEATH Happy birthday"@Live in HONG KONG
Yoshiki talk 4/April
toshi with T-EARTH: Live「2008 2DAYS FINAL LIVE in TOKYO」
http://www.barks.jp/watch/?id=1000024246
The Last Song + Without You!!!!!!!!!
... eature=channel_page
紅
... eature=channel_page
TEARS!!!!!!!!!
i.v.10分鐘版!!
... eature=channel_page
X!!!!!!
X JAPAN "ENDLESS RAIN"@Live in HONG KONG
X JAPAN "HEATH Happy birthday"@Live in HONG KONG
Yoshiki talk 4/April
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Japan Zone is reporting that Yoshiki says he expects the details surrounding X Japan’s appearances in France and the United States to be finalized by the end of the month, as well as that plans for performing at the Olympic stadium in Beijing as near finalization. He also announced that the band has been invited to perform at next year’s World Expo in Shanghai. Yoshiki’s quotes were not sourced though.
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From: The Other East
June 11th, 2009
By Lee "Shichi" M. on X Japan
Nexstar was one of the last Japanese labels to own its own building and the last with its own in-house studios. Recently due to the economic crisis and the strain of supporting the X Japan tour and its many issues they’ve had to sell their real estate(a building with 4 floors of offices and 2 floors of top of the line studios) and move into smaller offices. This of course affects the artists represented by Nexstar, while I couldn’t get any more names I was told that Marbell’s next album was put on hold after making it halfway through recording. Likely other bands have been put in a similar situation.
Nexstar invested quite a bit of capital into the X Japan world tour, likely betting that there would be massive profits from the “Best” album(as well as likely being contractually obligated to do so). However with the tour being plagued by problems and the “Best” album still no where to be seen, Nexstar has taken a rather large financial hit. The industry figure I spoke to described the label’s situation as being “on life support”.
Other bands that are involved with Nexstar include hide’s solo career, Megamasso, Heidi, and other prominent names. It will be interesting to see how the company, and perhaps Visual Kei, fares in the coming months.
June 11th, 2009
By Lee "Shichi" M. on X Japan
Nexstar was one of the last Japanese labels to own its own building and the last with its own in-house studios. Recently due to the economic crisis and the strain of supporting the X Japan tour and its many issues they’ve had to sell their real estate(a building with 4 floors of offices and 2 floors of top of the line studios) and move into smaller offices. This of course affects the artists represented by Nexstar, while I couldn’t get any more names I was told that Marbell’s next album was put on hold after making it halfway through recording. Likely other bands have been put in a similar situation.
Nexstar invested quite a bit of capital into the X Japan world tour, likely betting that there would be massive profits from the “Best” album(as well as likely being contractually obligated to do so). However with the tour being plagued by problems and the “Best” album still no where to be seen, Nexstar has taken a rather large financial hit. The industry figure I spoke to described the label’s situation as being “on life support”.
Other bands that are involved with Nexstar include hide’s solo career, Megamasso, Heidi, and other prominent names. It will be interesting to see how the company, and perhaps Visual Kei, fares in the coming months.
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Source: Sanspo and from Xplosion's blog at MySpace (June 14th)
YOSHIKI visits Beijing and Shanghai, new date for Paris concert
That is some news many European X JAPAN fans were already waiting for so long. Not so good news for fans from China, though.
During his visit in Shanghai earlier today (June 14th) YOSHIKI announced that the X JAPAN concert for Paris is planned to take place this year on October 10th!
Today and yesterday YOSHIKI was visiting fan meetings in Shanghai and Beijing. There he announced that the concert in Beijing that was supposed to take place in October in Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) is postponed, apologizing to the fans. But he said that he really wants to hold an X JAPAN concert there.
YOSHIKI visits Beijing and Shanghai, new date for Paris concert
That is some news many European X JAPAN fans were already waiting for so long. Not so good news for fans from China, though.
During his visit in Shanghai earlier today (June 14th) YOSHIKI announced that the X JAPAN concert for Paris is planned to take place this year on October 10th!
Today and yesterday YOSHIKI was visiting fan meetings in Shanghai and Beijing. There he announced that the concert in Beijing that was supposed to take place in October in Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) is postponed, apologizing to the fans. But he said that he really wants to hold an X JAPAN concert there.
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Aug 23rd, 2009
YOSHIKI & TOSHI at Suzuka Circuit; Paris and Osaka Lives Postponed
Yesterday, on August 22nd YOSHIKI and TOSHI appeared at a Film Gig "Suzuka no Yoru" aka "A Night an Suzuka Circuit" in Suzuka to open the 6th international racing challenge "Super GT ".
For YOSHIKI that was the first public appearance after his surgery that took place on July 27th in Los Angeles. At the Film Gig he was wearing a cast neckbrace to support his neck.
As YOSHIKI yet is undergoing rehabilitation, the announced concerts for Paris and Osaka have been postponed.
It is the third postponement of the Paris Live, but nevertheless, we feel relieved that the decision was to postpone it this time instead to go for it nevertheless.
Aug 23rd, 2009
YOSHIKI & TOSHI at Suzuka Circuit; Paris and Osaka Lives Postponed
Yesterday, on August 22nd YOSHIKI and TOSHI appeared at a Film Gig "Suzuka no Yoru" aka "A Night an Suzuka Circuit" in Suzuka to open the 6th international racing challenge "Super GT ".
For YOSHIKI that was the first public appearance after his surgery that took place on July 27th in Los Angeles. At the Film Gig he was wearing a cast neckbrace to support his neck.
As YOSHIKI yet is undergoing rehabilitation, the announced concerts for Paris and Osaka have been postponed.
It is the third postponement of the Paris Live, but nevertheless, we feel relieved that the decision was to postpone it this time instead to go for it nevertheless.
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August 24th, 2009
From X Japan LJ community
A summary of the article.
A doctor said that "You'll never return to the very same condition like before.
You can't play the drum 100%. Only about 80%."
His surgery was to enlarge the space between his 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae.
But the damages between his 3rd and 4th, between 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae
and his back are also found.
A doctor stated that he needs another surgery within 3 years. If he leaves it, it'll damage his nerve systems and never recover. So he needs artificial disc placement.
He wrote a will before the surgery last month because if the surgery failed, he would lost his life. He didn't complete it and it was written for his family, members of X, Yoshiki fund, fans of many years. He just wrote a precentage of the right so he said "It'll be troubled..."
"Compared with a break-up of X and hide's death, this pain is just one-thousand. I can easily bear." he said. He will go to LA and concentrate on rehabilitation this week.
"As I do have the place 'X' to go back to, I'm OK. I guess I can recover soon because 'The mind rules the body' you know." he swore his come back soon.
Complete Sanspo article (in Japanese) including some pictures.
From X Japan LJ community
A summary of the article.
A doctor said that "You'll never return to the very same condition like before.
You can't play the drum 100%. Only about 80%."
His surgery was to enlarge the space between his 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae.
But the damages between his 3rd and 4th, between 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae
and his back are also found.
A doctor stated that he needs another surgery within 3 years. If he leaves it, it'll damage his nerve systems and never recover. So he needs artificial disc placement.
He wrote a will before the surgery last month because if the surgery failed, he would lost his life. He didn't complete it and it was written for his family, members of X, Yoshiki fund, fans of many years. He just wrote a precentage of the right so he said "It'll be troubled..."
"Compared with a break-up of X and hide's death, this pain is just one-thousand. I can easily bear." he said. He will go to LA and concentrate on rehabilitation this week.
"As I do have the place 'X' to go back to, I'm OK. I guess I can recover soon because 'The mind rules the body' you know." he swore his come back soon.
Complete Sanspo article (in Japanese) including some pictures.
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Yeah, actually some new stuff has gotten out. . .
http://lnx.xradicaldreamers.net/xboards ... &start=540
Not much except the announcement of his being attached to the Ustream video webcam site Of course, X Boards generally sucks for info anymore....
http://community.livejournal.com/xjapan/
Some updates. Poor baby.... I think the Suzuka filmgig stuff was way too soon for him
Best place to go for info from the official sources is http://www.myspace.com/xjfp but it's members only.... though I WILL post stuff from there to here now, since I see there are sincere fans wanting information rather than just howling trolls.....
http://lnx.xradicaldreamers.net/xboards ... &start=540
Not much except the announcement of his being attached to the Ustream video webcam site Of course, X Boards generally sucks for info anymore....
http://community.livejournal.com/xjapan/
Some updates. Poor baby.... I think the Suzuka filmgig stuff was way too soon for him
Best place to go for info from the official sources is http://www.myspace.com/xjfp but it's members only.... though I WILL post stuff from there to here now, since I see there are sincere fans wanting information rather than just howling trolls.....
Thank you very much!
Though the first link I couldn't read much. ^^; But the thought counts none-the-less. <3
But the second link was golden. <3
Hm...I wonder if it would be okay for me to add them as a friend, so I may also keep up to date
But please do continue to update information and I hope people won't be a bother ><
Though the first link I couldn't read much. ^^; But the thought counts none-the-less. <3
But the second link was golden. <3
Hm...I wonder if it would be okay for me to add them as a friend, so I may also keep up to date
But please do continue to update information and I hope people won't be a bother ><
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Yoshiki has started doing vidcasts on Ustream.tv . The very first vidcast was done in both Japanese and English. He’s announcing his role as Executive Adviser and that he went to a shrine.
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Source: X Japan's Official MySpace
yoshikitty アメリカにて初お披露目!!!
ハローキティ誕生35周年を記念して 10月23日〜11月15日(現地日程)の間、
アメリカのロサンゼルスにある 「ROYAL/T」(CAFE'/SHOP/ART SPACE) www.royal-t.org にて
イベントが開催されます。
そこで、yoshikittyの展示も決定しました。
こちらの展示は期間内入場無料にて一般公開されます。
また、イベントに先駆け、同会場にて 10月22日19:00〜(現地時間)に
海外のセレブ、及び関係者を集めたレセプションパーティーが行われる予定です。
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It the first announces in the yoshikitty United States.
"ROYAL/T" (CAFE'/SHOP/ART SPACE) that exists in Los Angeles in the United States during October 23rd - November 15th (local schedule) in commemoration of the 35th Hello Kitty birth anniversary The event is held with www.royal-t.org.
Then, the exhibition of yoshikitty was decided, too.
General is open to the public to an exhibition here in free entrance in the period.
Moreover, the reception party that gathers an overseas celebrity and parties concerned is scheduled to be held from 19:00(local time) on October 22 in the same hall in advance of the event.
yoshikitty アメリカにて初お披露目!!!
ハローキティ誕生35周年を記念して 10月23日〜11月15日(現地日程)の間、
アメリカのロサンゼルスにある 「ROYAL/T」(CAFE'/SHOP/ART SPACE) www.royal-t.org にて
イベントが開催されます。
そこで、yoshikittyの展示も決定しました。
こちらの展示は期間内入場無料にて一般公開されます。
また、イベントに先駆け、同会場にて 10月22日19:00〜(現地時間)に
海外のセレブ、及び関係者を集めたレセプションパーティーが行われる予定です。
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It the first announces in the yoshikitty United States.
"ROYAL/T" (CAFE'/SHOP/ART SPACE) that exists in Los Angeles in the United States during October 23rd - November 15th (local schedule) in commemoration of the 35th Hello Kitty birth anniversary The event is held with www.royal-t.org.
Then, the exhibition of yoshikitty was decided, too.
General is open to the public to an exhibition here in free entrance in the period.
Moreover, the reception party that gathers an overseas celebrity and parties concerned is scheduled to be held from 19:00(local time) on October 22 in the same hall in advance of the event.
I have been a fan since I was very young and I must say this whole reunion is a big mess. I love them, and loved IV, but queen Yoshiki needs to make up his mind about this tour.
Are they going to do it?
Or are they going to cancel all the shows where they arent going to sell out the biggest dome in the nation?
I know he wants MSG, but it's not going to happen for a band who's albums never even saw a release here.
Are they going to do it?
Or are they going to cancel all the shows where they arent going to sell out the biggest dome in the nation?
I know he wants MSG, but it's not going to happen for a band who's albums never even saw a release here.
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paulf I strongly agree with you.
Despite Yoshikis neck surgery.
There has been so many delays of the world tour.
And in between it looks like Yoshiki is doing other minor projects just to keep himself in the light of fame.
Either the X Japan world tour is a big failure, or Yoshiki is partially not telling us the truth straight out.
This is the difference between Japanese and Western which can be confusing and misunderstood. In Western countries you often say what you mean, while in Japan it seems as if you don't.
Despite Yoshikis neck surgery.
There has been so many delays of the world tour.
And in between it looks like Yoshiki is doing other minor projects just to keep himself in the light of fame.
Either the X Japan world tour is a big failure, or Yoshiki is partially not telling us the truth straight out.
This is the difference between Japanese and Western which can be confusing and misunderstood. In Western countries you often say what you mean, while in Japan it seems as if you don't.
It's frustrating for the fans that really thought they were gonna see X live. I think Yoshiki is upset that, despite X's growing popularity in the internet age, they aren't popular enough to play big arenas outside of asia. Huge bands like L'arc, B'z, and Glay play much smaller venues when they come to america, and it means a lot to the fans. I guess Yoshiki just has different priorities =/Keiko1981 wrote:paulf I strongly agree with you.
Despite Yoshikis neck surgery.
There has been so many delays of the world tour.
And in between it looks like Yoshiki is doing other minor projects just to keep himself in the light of fame.
Either the X Japan world tour is a big failure, or Yoshiki is partially not telling us the truth straight out.
This is the difference between Japanese and Western which can be confusing and misunderstood. In Western countries you often say what you mean, while in Japan it seems as if you don't.
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According to TOSHI's blog, he is suffering from intercostal neuralgia. Intercostal neuralgia is a common condition that consists of abdominal pain caused by entrapped nerves in the abdominal muscles.
TOSHI states, that in his case, his condition was brought about by high amounts of stress and that he is resting now.
Source: Toshi's Blog and Wikipedia on intercostal neuralgia
TOSHI states, that in his case, his condition was brought about by high amounts of stress and that he is resting now.
Source: Toshi's Blog and Wikipedia on intercostal neuralgia
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Nothing of this is officially announced at the moment.
On January 9th 2010 X JAPAN will be filming four PVs in Hollywood, Los Angels, CA, USA. Navigate Hollywood has posted on their website that a part of Hollywood Boulevard, between Highland Ave. and Orange Dr. in Los Angels will be closed from 10pm on January 9th until 7am next morning for “X Japan filming”.
Anyone that is interested in taking part of this is asked to “dress to impress” and bring signs. You can sign up at Jrock Nation to get more information by e-mail.
More information here:
- Jrock Nation
- Jrock Revolution
- Navigate Hollywood
On January 9th 2010 X JAPAN will be filming four PVs in Hollywood, Los Angels, CA, USA. Navigate Hollywood has posted on their website that a part of Hollywood Boulevard, between Highland Ave. and Orange Dr. in Los Angels will be closed from 10pm on January 9th until 7am next morning for “X Japan filming”.
Anyone that is interested in taking part of this is asked to “dress to impress” and bring signs. You can sign up at Jrock Nation to get more information by e-mail.
More information here:
- Jrock Nation
- Jrock Revolution
- Navigate Hollywood
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Source: Xplosion’s MySpace blog (2010.05.01)
The 13th hide Memorial will be aired live on Ustream.
It will begin on May 2nd, at 12:00pm Japan time, 4:00am London time; (May 1st), 11:00pm New York time, (May 1st) 8:00pm LA time.
You can watch it on any of these to sites:
http://www.hidememorial.com/
Edit: Haven't read anything of who will appear.
The 13th hide Memorial will be aired live on Ustream.
It will begin on May 2nd, at 12:00pm Japan time, 4:00am London time; (May 1st), 11:00pm New York time, (May 1st) 8:00pm LA time.
You can watch it on any of these to sites:
http://www.hidememorial.com/
Edit: Haven't read anything of who will appear.
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Internationally acclaimed X-Japan will appear and perform at Otakon 2010!~
X JAPAN Members, Yoshiki and Sugizo, to Appear in Baltimore, Maryland July 30- August 1
Baltimore, MD (June 17, 2010) – Attendees of Otakon and J-Rock fans rejoice as YOSHIKI and SUGIZO, of the legendary visual kei rock band X JAPAN, will make a special appearance and perform a brief live performance at Otakon 2010′s Masquerade-just one (1) week prior to the band’s appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Full details on the appearance will be posted to the convention website in coming weeks at www.otakon.com . http://www.jpopfun.com/2010/06/x-japan ... akon-2010/
X JAPAN Members, Yoshiki and Sugizo, to Appear in Baltimore, Maryland July 30- August 1
Baltimore, MD (June 17, 2010) – Attendees of Otakon and J-Rock fans rejoice as YOSHIKI and SUGIZO, of the legendary visual kei rock band X JAPAN, will make a special appearance and perform a brief live performance at Otakon 2010′s Masquerade-just one (1) week prior to the band’s appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Full details on the appearance will be posted to the convention website in coming weeks at www.otakon.com . http://www.jpopfun.com/2010/06/x-japan ... akon-2010/
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