SMILE! :D WORLD TOUR Japan, Feb 10-14 + Summer Sonic 2025

[pulsar mantle]

Yeah that was so sad. I was on my way to the hotel in Chicago when I got the news

[digital depot]

Decided to say screw it and go to all 4 japan shows instead of only the tokyo show!!!

hope to see yall there and make some friends :D

[fluid flare]

[pulsar mantle]

See ya there!!!

[gusty flare]

Is there some way those of us who are going to all 4 shows can save money together? Like all splitting an Airbnb or something

[pliant smelt]

You could book hostels

[gusty flare]

I'm not worried about the cost

I'm just wondering if it would be cost efficient for us to book together

because it would be better for everyone

[pulsar mantle]

Traveling with my bf this round, so I already booked everything with him, but I'm sure some people would be down to book together!

if anyone is going solo to all 4

[pliant smelt]

Soloing all 4 is wild it’s expensive enough to get to Japan and spend time do Japan things let alone travel to 4 concerts in a week 😭

[pulsar mantle]

It’s doable if you keep to a budget! But I don’t book hotels for long stays. I tend to just book for the day of the show and then shuffle off to the next city

Most expensive show/hotel is Tokyo out of the 4

[pliant smelt]

Yeah tbh I’m not going to Japan just for porter tho

It’s just my excuse to go to Japan again LOL

[pulsar mantle]

Exactly, I like to explore in addition to

I can't stay in one spot

the side quests must be had

[unreal scarab]

hostels are always a good way to go!

[sly tusk]

just upgraded my tokyo tickets to VIP 😎

[fluid flare]

Hell yeah

[obtuse lantern]

lets goo im so excited to see what the VIP goodies will be

[unreal scarab]

you're welcome for that money

also idk if anyones found a cheaper travel method, but RN a 7 day JR pass is only a few bucks more than all the flights needed to go to every show

[gusty flare]

According to my math the flights would be ~$300 (CAD)

And the JR pass for 7 days is like $800 CAD

[pliant smelt]

Perhaps

[pulsar mantle]

JR 7 day is 50000¥ right now, so $330ish USD/$467CAD. I’m still sad they raised the prices

But it saved me so much money last year

[gusty flare]

wait what

oh

[pulsar mantle]

Yes

I like it because I can reserve my seats on the Shinkansen for free at a station, and just jump on a train

No Nozomi for me, since it excludes it but that’s fine

[unreal scarab]

learned that the hard way...

but I think that's what I'll do since it barely costs more than flights, + I can always take a day trip or two to make it more worth while

[pulsar mantle]

Yeah I plan to do some side quests since I can hop on and off the train

[sly tusk]

It was an extra 11,000 yen per ticket, it should guarantee early entry and a cool little poster I really want

These are the vip posters given out for the Asia leg

I’ve seen these online already and they’re pretty much the same thing

[white cloak]

Helloo, this is my first time posting here but I joined this discord after the japan nurture concert. I’m currently working and living in Nagoya and I’d love to meetup for the Nagoya show

[pulsar mantle]

Yay! Would love a meet up

[digital depot]

Yes!!! Will see you there!

I will definitely be messaging in here day of each concert to hang out with people!!

[pulsar mantle]

I will be with this ridiculous flag to take pictures at all 4 dates so just look for that

[hollow comet]

u should link w @fluid flare lol

nagoya friends

[white cloak]

Lesgooo hahaha

[white cloak]

Looking forward to it! Kinda depressing that it is still 2 months+ away but still excited

[white cloak]

For sure 👍🏻

[pulsar mantle]

Pain

[fluid flare]

[gleaming ether]

they only have Shelter at karaoke in Japan 😭😭😭

[white cloak]

That's okay, I sometimes bring my own bluetooth speaker and just belt some of the songs on the mic

[obtuse lantern]

i also found Get your wish and Something comforting at カラオケ館 !!

[fluid flare]

DDR mentioned

[fossil oar]

For karaoke, I recommend the Jousound model. If you use the Jousound app, you can stream videos onto the karaoke screen, so I always use that to sing Porter songs.

[hollow comet]

if we go to karaoke and all yall play is porter im gonna kill u

im standing my ground on this lol

[fossil oar]

Yes. If you want to use Joysound for sure, you should go to the directly managed store in the red building.

Note, however, that a karaoke store called BIG ECHO has a building of the same color and only carries a different model called DAM.
But that DAM contains Lionhearted!

[vital crest]

And if you're a student and have a jp phone number Manekineko is the cheapest

after 5pm (iirc) it's like 800yens till 5am without alcohol on weekdays

[obtuse lantern]

Ahhh that's awesome cause i love that song but no setlist spoilers pls 🥺

[fluid flare]

I agree, I would also like to be as spoiler free as possible

[hollow glacier]

Nintendo Museum tickets for Feb just went live and will sell out very quickly for anyone visiting Japan for this who might want to go

https://museum-tickets.nintendo.com/en/calendar

[sly tusk]

Ah Ty for this! My gf and I are going to Japan for the first time so I snagged tickets, do you (or anyone) have any other recommendations for places to hit up that might require reservations ahead of time?

I know we are looking into the Kirby cafe and ghibli museum but those don’t go up for sale until January 10

[hollow glacier]

Pokemon cafe and Ghibli park also require reservations

The new TeamLab borderless or existing TeamLab planets are good to get reservations for too

[pliant smelt]

Shibuya Sky is popular and tickets often sell out weeks in advance depending on the season

[vital crest]

You can get Shibuya sky same day tickets, the ones that sells instantly are the sunset ones

[hollow glacier]

To be fair sunset is a pretty good time to see the city from there

[pulsar mantle]

Pokemon cafe I’m trying to reserve for February. It’s full up until January 10th, so I’m trying to refresh every day to get a spot for Feb 9th

[ebon moss]

The other day I actually got super duper lucky and managed to be 1200th in line on my phone and get tickets for the day I wanted vs 15000 on my laptop with no chance HAHAB

[ebon moss]

Omg! Forgot about this though, completely missed out. Does anyone know if there’s a refund system so we can get secondhand tickets or something

Does anyone know if it’ll be easy to buy merch w/ a language barrier?

^ for porter

[pulsar mantle]

Never had an issue. Just point to what you want with merch and tell them what size. And how many you want. They got it 🙏🏻

[ebon moss]

Naaah not 12,000 1,200*! I was 15,000 on my computer 😅 I think that was the only reason I got tickets via my phone

Riiight I see, okay thank you! Fingers crossed people cancel

[ebon moss]

Sweet thanks

[pliant smelt]

Just point and say “sore” and “hitotsu” lol

[autumn jungle]

shit those went so quick

[wispy crag]

wait

how does joysound work?

i love karaoke but i hate fighting for my life finding the music i like

i have a go-to karaoke songs playlist that i use as a reference to try find songs i wanna sing and places i go to here have nothingggggg how does joy sound catalogue work

what u mentioned sounds good

[hollow comet]

joysound actually has their songlist online so you can check before you go if you have stuff in mind

not sure abt other systems, but the option is there if you want it

https://www.joysound.com/web/

[wispy crag]

let me check this

[celest acorn]

does anyone know if vip is still available for the tokyo show? i tried to buy through the ticket.pia.jp link, but the vip option was greyed out :(

[sly tusk]

it says theres a few left

https://sell.pia.jp/inbound/selectTicket.php?eventCd=2417116&rlsCd=002&langCd=eng&x=96&y=22

[celest acorn]

hmm ok ty! im gonna try again on my pc

[broken isle]

you might get to play the orb thingies 😂 that seems hype

[pulsar mantle]

Really nothing, I only did it for possible early entry since I was never in the front on the US tour outside of Red Rocks

[celest acorn]

yeah same for me, after the show in la i realized how bad i wanted to be in front haha

[pliant smelt]

Was in front for his Boston shows, it’s really incredible

[pulsar mantle]

Entry is still based on your numbered ticket so crossing fingers we both have low numbers to be right up there

The wait to know my numbers for the show is pain

[autumn jungle]

chat we have gotten the plane tickets so it's actually happening now. I'll be in tokyo for the show on the 10th!

[pulsar mantle]

Yaaaay!

[fluid flare]

Go crazy, go stupid, aaaaa

[obtuse lantern]

let's goooo

[finite niche]

yep, it's go time.

7/11 here we come

[obtuse lantern]

[finite niche]

Is there going to be a meetup or something before the event or just straight to concert?

Also where is everyone coming from?

US here!

[pulsar mantle]

Not sure, but down to say hello before the shows!

I'm also from the US, coming from NYC

[celest acorn]

im coming from LA!!! :D down to meetup before or after😎

[hollow comet]

im assuming the largest amt of people will be in tokyo

we can link the weekend before the show if ppl are here

[gusty flare]

I'm coming from Canada

[cursive kraken]

For those who are gonna be in Japan a few days before these shows, Wavedash just announced that they’re doing shows in Osaka on February 8th and Tokyo on February 9th if y’all are looking for a pre-party: https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DD9PycHxblf/?igsh=MXkxbnB6ZHpnbTc0NQ==

[finite niche]

Guessing there's no tix available yet

That would be sick

[cursive kraken]

https://circus.zaiko.io/e/wavedash-osaka

https://circus.zaiko.io/e/wavedash-tokyo

[low rivet]

Christmas Eve has got me strongly considering finally pulling the trigger and buying tickets to go to a show in Japan 🤪🥰🎅

[peak terrace]

aaaa i wanna go but i might only be in osaka on the 9th

[pulsar mantle]

I get to Tokyo on the 7th so I'll be there for the Tokyo show

[pulsar mantle]

Because I don’t want my entire trip to be Tokyo

And I’m saving enough money to go to all 4

I also really like the other venues outside of Tokyo and how cozy they are! 🤩

[fluid flare]

I can recommend night busses, they're loads cheaper than the trains, it is a lot better if you can sleep on the busses

[pulsar mantle]

Night busses are the best

[hollow comet]

lowk really fun i took one to nagano last yr

[gusty flare]

Any idea when/if the Tokyo/Osaka shows will sell out?

I'm keeping an eye on ticket swap but I don't want to wait so long I miss out on tickets

[wispy crag]

What's wave dash?

[fluid flare]

Smash Bros techniques

[ornate pine]

My bf and I will be at the wavedash show in Tokyo !!

[obtuse lantern]

i need him to come back to mogra to do an updated version of this set so badly otl https://youtu.be/JS7vJz84u4E?si=z3RHT__ZHvmUQ7Gy

anddd i will also be attending the wavedash set

[finite niche]

I mean they won't sleep well, but Willer worked pretty well for me

Try to get a reborn seat if you can. Like 20 bucks extra and way more comfortable

[chrome kite]

Is anyone going to Wavedash in Osaka? I'm thinking of going if it doesn't clash with my other plans..... 🤔

[digital depot]

😂😭

I would have gone if I was there earlier but I don't get there till late on the 9th

I'm coming from LA here!!

Super down to have a meetup/hangout before any of the shows!!

[cursive kraken]

Trio that (among other things) helped out with the making of SMILE! :D.

[wispy crag]

Oh sick

[fossil oar]

I'm going! I've been following them since the WORLD FAMOUS TOUR, so I'm really looking forward to it.

[finite niche]

Hey just a big reminder that we all need to bring our 3DS systems with us during the show

That way if we don’t get a chance to meetup, we can get each others Streetpass Miis!

(Please tell me other people are doing this it would be so hype)

https://tenor.com/view/tomodachi-tomodachi-life-silly-mii-miis-gif-4000717576089019111

[obtuse lantern]

rippp my 3DS is on the other side of the world that's such a fun idea tho

[fluid flare]

If you bring your 3DS, please use it to record a part of the show, the quality makes for peak content

[obtuse lantern]

reminder that the japan tour starts exactly one month from today !!!!!!!!

[gusty flare]

Woooooo

I still can't believe I'm going to my dream vacation spot to see my favorite artist perform 4 times

[finite niche]

oh nooooooo

[obtuse lantern]

wait why the sadness 😭

[unreal scarab]

I may be sleepy af, but I got a reservation for the kirby cafe!

Now to spend a few nights sleepless next week trying to get one for the Pokémon cafe

[pulsar mantle]

Oh yes let’s go. Buying my rail pass tomorrow

[gusty flare]

Is there a reason to buy it early vs when I get there?

[pulsar mantle]

I want it done now so I don’t have that extra expense when I get there

I’ve always done it before entering Japan as well just in case I encounter an issue at the JR counter

[finite niche]

Still too far!

[finite niche]

Pro tip: if they all show unavailable/booked, keep refreshing

The system will release more spots over time. I got mine locked in 15 minutes after ticket open

Same rule of thumb for Kirby

[obtuse lantern]

Ohhh i see, sorry i was confused for a sec

[ebon moss]

Hewwo! is it easy to pick up tickets from the Lawsons? I’ve never done it before!

[fluid flare]

Its kinda confusing but not too difficult, there's a machine in every Lawson that you click some numbers into, it'll give you something that you then give to the store clerk who will make the tickets for u

I got mine this way as well and took me like 10 minutes to get em (I'm not the brightest)

[vital crest]

You should get a link in the email with a procedure to follow on the machine also

[barren bay]

Not sure if anyone listens to Snail's House (Ujico*) here, but seems he will do a DJ set at MOGRA on February 9th. wonder if anyone interested to join👀

https://club-mogra.jp/2025/02/09/5491/

[fluid flare]

I'd love to go but I won't be in Tokyo at that time

[ebon moss]

Okay! Thank you for your help

[ebon moss]

Yay, thanks

[wispy crag]

@ebon moss are you by any chance the person who messaged me on reddit asking about this lol

[ebon moss]

Yes I was! I got tickets about 2 months ago, someone on here found the link for me!

[finite niche]

SNDIFISKNSJCICKSJDNDNSNDJDJJDNDNDNSNDJFJJDJDJEJSJSJDJDJDJEJJDJDJDJDJCIDJWNDJC

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH HOLY SHIIIIIT

Ok I’m good now please if anyone is going to be in Tokyo on the 9th this would be a sick meetup spot

[unreal scarab]

https://tenor.com/view/crying-emoji-dies-gif-21956120

I need to see if I can sell my wavedash tickets, because I def want to see this instead

[pulsar mantle]

I'll be in Tokyo the night of the 7th, so possibly! 😮

[peak terrace]

anyone know how to get a vip for osaka? i see a vip for tokyo but cant find osaka ..

[pulsar mantle]

Where are you looking for tickets?

[peak terrace]

the english pia specifically

[pulsar mantle]

I’m thinking it’s sold out

1F is sold out as well

Japanese pia looks like it does have some left

But not the English site??? Weird

[peak terrace]

thing is i cant even find it

tokyo has 2 separate pages for vip and normal

normal is sold out, vip isnt

so perhaps the same here?

[digital depot]

I'm also having a hard time finding osaka VIP

[obtuse lantern]

Oh i bought my VIP ticket for Osaka literally yesterday on e-plus, it said there were still some tickets left

Not sure if e-plus is easily accessible from outside of japan tho

[unreal scarab]

I got my pokemon cafe reservation!

[obtuse lantern]

I'm having way too much fun making these 💀 pls take all of this away from me at the tokyo n osaka shows

[gusty flare]

Ooooh

Those look sick

[unreal scarab]

I'll probably go to this even if I can't sell my wavedash ticket, I can see wavedash in the US easily, but can't really see Ujico.

and I may go there on the 18th as well depending on how I feel
https://club-mogra.jp/2025/02/18/5454/

[fluid flare]

The nurture ones

They look so pretty, all of emmmmm

[pulsar mantle]

THE CHARMS ❤️

[queen nebula]

You went off on these!

[finite niche]

OM MY GOD I LOVE THEM I WILL I PROMISE

I will give you all of my yen for a Potaro!!!

[finite niche]

Congrats, get ready for a fever dream of a time when you get to the-

Actually I won’t spoil it

[unreal scarab]

this isn't my first time there, I managed to get in back in 2019

[finite niche]

I was sitting next to an Aussie guy when I went and I watched his eyes glaze over when they started dancing

It was art

[unreal scarab]

there weren't any foreigners around me that had a noticeable reaction, but maybe I'll see some good reactions this time

[finite niche]

It was a fun time

I really enjoyed it, although I dunno if I’d ever do it again, given the work it took to get in

[wispy crag]

what time should i expect the concert to start ? how long is the show run time?

is it a standard 1 hour show?

[gusty flare]

2 hours

[wispy crag]

oh shitr

thats a long concert

im so used to only getting 1 hour sets with other artists that's awesome

[obtuse lantern]

they're my favourites tooo, i liked the first one i made sm i had to make another lol 😭 tysm ducky aa

[obtuse lantern]

they look a bit chunky irl cause it was my first time making stuff like this 😭 but i'll try to make a few more before the show !!

[obtuse lantern]

😭 awhh tysm !! im genuinely having a lot of fun making them haha

[obtuse lantern]

NUUU no need to give me anything !! ppl liking them feels rewarding enough im giving all od the stuff away for free

[wispy crag]

I have no idea what time im getting there to be in line for the concert but if theres any way i could find you that would be awesome

i could trade you a polaroid picture i can print off anything

it doesnt matter if you leave line for seated right so i could wander around? :,)

i have these sleeves to make it cute also :3

[obtuse lantern]

awwh i'd love to trade for any other porter-related fanmade goodies !!

but fr guys dw im just making these as a hobby u can take them for free haha. ill let u know when i get to the venue

[wispy crag]

I'll try my best!!

[vital crest]

Where's mine

[obtuse lantern]

no worries, urs are in one of those sealed bags so i know not to give them to anyone else

[hollow comet]

no way i only just now put it together that the day after the tokyo show is a holiday😭😭

[hollow comet]

guess we staying out to drink

[fluid flare]

I wanna go to the Tokyo showwwwwww

[vital crest]

I have the Linkin park concert the next day... Going to drink then sightseeing then another concert will be fun lol

[finite niche]

Ahhhh I wish my 3D printer was working right now 😭. I made some Worlds style keychains awhile back that would be perfect to hand out

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6609772

[pliant smelt]

Planning my trip rn

I think I’m gonna do Tokyo and Fukuoka shows

[celest acorn]

woooo me too

[celest acorn]

i waited too long to buy vip upgrade for tokyo and now i think it's sold out ;( does anyone know if they're transferrable?

[wispy crag]

transferrable in what way ?

if someone has vip upgrade just to transfer their vip to you for example ?

Does anyone have an idea what time the set will end? need to plan out for public transport back to my place making sure im not stranded and only have expensive taxi as my way back home in a foreign country 😭

[celest acorn]

yeah! just seeing if i'd be able to buy a resale one or something

[wispy crag]

thats an interesting question

i have a feeling no but it feels like something you should be able to do that would make sense

do you have standing ticket?

Maybe you could swap tickets with someone and pay the difference for vip

[gusty flare]

Any way to get tickets for the Osaka show or do I have to wait and see if anyone puts theirs up for sale

[wispy crag]

is it sold out?

o dam

[wispy crag]

gonna try make some polaroids but the last film pack i have is rainbow frames and every frame is a different colour its so annoying ill have to try make different designs so i dont put a bright pink smile themed pic on a blue gradient frame

like what even is this why did i buy it

7 years ago lol

[obtuse lantern]

[wispy crag]

first 5 ill do worlds/nurture themes then the 5last smile maybe

im hoping that print order is correct

im not sure if trying to find you before or after show is better :,( im not sure what my timing is going to be like on the day if ill get in line with plenty of time to spare , and how late the show is ending so i know if i need to be rushing to get home soon 😭

i would love to trade for a keychain or bracelet

[real sierra]

hiiiiiii I have a friend who can’t make it to the show and is selling their ticket 50% off for TOKYO seating !! Would love to make friends to go tgt :3 pleaseee lmk if u know anyone interested

im from Hawaiʻi. Recently moved to Tokyo ~ have attended SMILE in NY and SLC ^^

[gusty flare]

the day after I buy my ticket........

lmao

[wispy crag]

the polaroid film frame colours were soooo unpredictable every next colour i thought it was gonna be didnt turn out the one i THOUGHT it was gonna be so id design a green themed card and itd pop out on a blue frame and colours were a lot more washed out than i thought

might finally just buy some black frames when i get the chance and print out more

they all say tokyo on them so its specifically from this show as a little memorabilia i suppose

[obtuse lantern]

WAIT THESE ARE SOOO CUTE OMG

[wispy crag]

i just went to the store to grab more film i got more in plain white frames

[obtuse lantern]

kinda look like kpop photocards which is so fitting for the smile/cheerleader aesthetic

[obtuse lantern]

our goat

[wispy crag]

especially with the sleeves yeah lol

its very kpop core

i bought them for my kpop photo cards which is why actually haha

porter kpop photocards

[obtuse lantern]

it all makes sense now haha

[wispy crag]

gonna print some more now

i have no idea how to go about giving these to people tho 😭

if it was a concert here in australia id have no problem but i dont speak japanese at alllll it would be so awkward

ok im happy with this now

[wispy crag]

does anyone know if everyone will get a copy of the setlist upon entry ?

[pulsar mantle]

The set list is not handed out before the show

[pulsar mantle]

Doors are at 6, GG is on at 7 (estimated to be an hour set) 8:15 possibly for Porter, out at around 10PM or so. Plenty of time to catch the train

[wispy crag]

🥲

I hope so

[pulsar mantle]

I’m coming from Ikebukuro so it’s gonna be a hike back since this venue is in Ariake

50 min on the train 🏃🏻‍♀️

[hollow comet]

icl i hate that its in koto

so far from shit

its gonna take me like an hour to get there from work loooll

[pulsar mantle]

Reminds me of when I had to go to Toyosu PIT in the rain

So far

I think I’ll just grab the Saikyo line so I can just stay on one train

[wispy crag]

Does anyone speak Japanese
?

[hollow comet]

enough

[pulsar mantle]

I can understand a lot of it, yeah basically enough

[hollow comet]

so real

[pulsar mantle]

my bf speaks none so I’m basically the translator on this trip for him

[wispy crag]

what's a polite way of asking people if they wanted a picture card? it'll be hard to find only English speakers and I just wanna give the pictures to anyone attending the show

I don't trust translate enough to be confidence in formality and not come off as rude/blunt

hey stranger, do you want one?

I don't even think I'd understand their response if it isn't anything but "Hai" or nod or shake of head

ahh

[hollow comet]

what is google translate giving u?

[hollow comet]

i dont think it would have to be too polite at a concert where theres obv international people there, if it were me i would just ask like
写真カード欲しいですか

[wispy crag]

Thank you

[hollow comet]

looks fine to me too

[wispy crag]

I will write them on a card to remember

[pulsar mantle]

Isn’t to want が欲しい—yes ftr got it

[hollow comet]

thats like "do you want it" and いかがですか is like "would you like"

roughly speaking

[pulsar mantle]

True, you right thank u for the check

Shashin kaado hoshii, etc

[obtuse lantern]

i was gonna say sth but idek anymore lol 💀

[hollow comet]

lmao

relatable

[pulsar mantle]

Tokyo and its keigo

[obtuse lantern]

i think i'd say sth like ファングッズを無料で配ってますが、よかったら一枚どうぞ！ which is less direct? i feel like they dont use "hoshii" towards other ppl often cause it's like, if the other person were to say no they'd literally be saying "no i dont want this" so it makes it hard for them to decline? the same way u dont say "食べたい?" when offering food but "食べる？"

maybe im tripping/overthinking this tho lmaooo ill ask my native partner tomorrow 😭

[fluid flare]

Make some nurture stuff and I will put your name in my will

[pulsar mantle]

No you’re not overthinking thank you so much!!

[hollow comet]

nah youre lowk right but i feel like it probably wouldnt matter at a concert where someone is clearly not japanese / knows the language

maybe im naive in my americanness

[vital crest]

for once i'm happy it's in koto lol, i can walk to the venue x)

[finite niche]

I know some but not enough to hold a convo

That’s what the next two weeks straight is going to consist of lol

[wispy crag]

@fluid flare

I have a few of these ones

[obtuse lantern]

yeah that's true tbh, like as long as the message gets across it's fine, they know we're foreigners just trying our best 😭

[wispy crag]

i might struggle learning longer sentences cause im dumb :,)

i like this phrase I will make an effort to learn it

Ive seen the stage setup and brief pics/videos but has anyone looked at videos from the tour so far? whats the stage and production quality like?

visuals and all

also ... is there a chance of confetti cannons for this concert im not sure if tokyo garden theatre has them 🥲

[wispy crag]

has anyone been to the venue before ?

[obtuse lantern]

nauuur not stupid, learning sentences when u dont know what ure saying is hard 😭 i asked my native bf this morning n he said he would just say "yokattara ichimai douzo" (kind of like "u can have one if you'd like")

[pulsar mantle]

not the one in tokyo and fukuoka, but I have been to the ones in Nagoya and Osaka

[pulsar mantle]

Thats your choice, I'm very attached to both venues Namba Hatch though if you're going to choose one or the other

CLUB DIAMOND HALL was the very first venue I stepped foot in when I first went to Japan in 2008. Then I saw my favorite band there before a beloved member passed away.

Namba Hatch, I saw my favorite band there too before the member passed away

so I'm just very attached to them

good memories

the GazettE 🙂

I went and saw them while going to see Porter’s Nurture Japan shows. I was tired.

[pliant smelt]

I think I’m only gonna do Tokyo and Fukuoka

Tokyo because it’s Tokyo and Fukuoka because it looks like a smaller venue

Plus I’ve never been to Fukuoka

[pulsar mantle]

Fukuoka one of the best places ever

Also yes tiny venue

[obtuse lantern]

is there anyone coming to either the tokyo or osaka show AND also going to the nagoya show willing to help me get one of my bracelets to @fluid flare ? i'd pay u with a potaro/smile keychain + all my love and gratitude forever

[pulsar mantle]

yes I'll be at all three

so of course!

[obtuse lantern]

awh rly? tysm dani !! ill dm u the day before the show or so (tokyo show i mean) to let u know at what time i'll be there if that's okay !!

[pulsar mantle]

of course!! Just let me know closer, and we'll set something up ❤️

[obtuse lantern]

perfect !! thanks again, ure an angel

[barren bay]

First time going to a concert. I wanna ask how early I should arrive if I want to look for some merch.
I simply want a logo hat and a Nurture art/lyric book if it is available.

[vital crest]

we don't really have infos for the merch yet, in japan it's quite common to have a dedicated time slot to buy merch so until we have more infos i can't really say

[wispy crag]

tickets become available for pickup 28th jan, can i expect to recieve seat assignment by that time on my ticket ???

[obtuse lantern]

yes that's how it usually works !!

[wispy crag]

I bought two tickets in the single purchase I'm hoping and assuming that means the seats will be next to eachother 😭that's how it's supposed to be

[pulsar mantle]

Yes

[pliant smelt]

im guessing arina sutandingu just means pit right

[wispy crag]

Yah

mosh pittt

https://tenor.com/view/shaq-shaquile-oneal-shaq-raving-gif-22386002

[wispy crag]

Hey so does anyone here live in Japan? I have some anxiety I don't have anyone who to ask / reassure me about routes trying to get myself to the airport in time for a domestic flight when I'm there

[vital crest]

Hey if you have questions you can ask me I've been here for 6 months now

[wispy crag]

I have a domestic flight in Tokyo, flight is at 745am and loik
The route time to Narita is so long and I am just time stressed in advance transferring and following a route Google has given me when I put in my route filter that I need to arrive at like 630

I already gotta wake up so early on my holiday for this stupid flight I regret booking 😔

[white cloak]

Hello, I currently work in Nagoya and have lived in japan for 7 years. If u have any japanese documents or maps I can translate them for you too

[wispy crag]

thank you

I was thinking it's easier to catch a taxi from my hotel to the first departure station to board the skyliner

Booking a ticket in advance for the first 540am train

But like?

I don't know road rules or laws and I'm walking around on Google maps in street view and don't really understand where is a good pickup location either for Uber

[white cloak]

Google maps usually have the best options, I sometimes go to tokyo so I just use google maps

[wispy crag]

I thought Uber would be better because they should have all the pickup and drop off locations in Japanese

from my hotel to keisei ueno station

Also because I haven't been to Narita or these stations.. I need time incase I get lost 😭

Ahhhh

I hope my concerns make sense

I just worry about getting lost and being lateeee

I can't really change the flight due to my fare type

[white cloak]

Yea I was gonna say how you get to ueno keisei doesn’t matter, but once you’re in ueno at 5:00am you should arrive at narita around 6:30am

[wispy crag]

I don't know how to pick a suitable pickup location for taxi I'm not sure where they are allowed to stop on the roads

If that makes sense

[white cloak]

What’s the nearest station to your hotel?

If you can find a direct way to get to ueno station from your hotel station

That would be the best case

[white cloak]

You don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to btw

[wispy crag]

Roppongi Station

[white cloak]

Not sure if this alternative has a 5am slot but sometimes hotels provide shuttle buses straight to the airport, they’re usually called limousine bus

[white cloak]

So, from Roppongi station to Ueno station, u can ride the Hibiya Line (grey colored) straight to ueno station for about 30mins

The first train is 5:08am, I recommend that

But if you’re worried about cutting it too close, I suggest spending the night in ueno at a manga cafe or the same sort

[vital crest]

Getting to narita is quite a hassle because it's far away, but it's not that hard.

[wispy crag]

Ahhhh

[vital crest]

Using google maps is the best option, for a taxi uber is kinda mid and taxis are kinda everywhere just go out and wave at one or maybe you can ask your hotel to book it for you. But don't take it to narita it will be very expensive

[wispy crag]

Yeah I already estimated the cost

I'm not paying 2 nights worth of accommodation on an hour drive

[vital crest]

yeah makes sense

at what time you want to arrive ?

you don't really have to be that much in advance for the flight, i had two friends that got trough tsa + customs + checked in their luggage in like 20mins

[wispy crag]

Domestic flights usually aren't long for check-in process it's just more security can be so busy sometimes at such a peak time

I plan for mistakes

[hollow comet]

im guessing youre booking the 540 skyliner ?

[wispy crag]

I'm thinking that's best yeah

[hollow comet]

the couple times ive been to narita its always pretty quick, and in february i cant imagine it will be that crowded in the morning

just my feeling

[wispy crag]

I'm not convinced on the cost though. It said $27 for two people?

That's... Suspiciously cheap no?

[vital crest]

nah

[hollow comet]

with the current yen its about right💀

[wispy crag]

Maybe I'm used to being over charged just for Brisbane privately owned 25 minute train that's slow as fuck being $20 alone

25 minutes over barely any kms traveled lol

These are the two routes it recommends me

To get there 635am

[vital crest]

yeah that's about it

[wispy crag]

23 min walk for the ginza line fuck that though

Sleep deprived at 430am walking for 20 minutes in the freezing cold :(

[wispy crag]

I don't understand why Google says there's a transfer but you say it goes to ueno

[hollow comet]

i think youre looking at just the fare ticket here, skyliner will have a fare AND an express fee, so youre looking at $27 for one ticket

still good deal imo

[vital crest]

i have this for the first one

maybe the hibiya don't go to ueno directly for the first train

[wispy crag]

That route looks easy

No transfers except for the main train

Idk why that's not showing up for me

Are you able to give me a share link for that route

[vital crest]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKYnPSJMhR64Yd6d6

[wispy crag]

Thank you

I think that seems the most simple and it should be enough time to navigate and check in for my flight

It's basically what Shazu suggested but Google didn't give me that route until I adjusted specific leave/arrive by times

https://tenor.com/view/out-of-breath-spongebob-meme-gif-11589002

should tagged NSFW mb /s

[fluid flare]

https://tenor.com/view/reaction-my-eyes-cant-unsee-burn-gif-7225082

[white cloak]

Glad I could help

[white cloak]

Sorry I didn’t reply after this, my lunch break was over

[barren bay]

I think I will arrive in Tokyo at an awkward time as well, around 1:00 AM. Guess I'll spend my first night in Japan in an internet cafe.

[vital crest]

good luck with getting into the city if you come with a plane haha

[pulsar mantle]

I’m thanking the lord I booked my flight to Haneda and not Narita this time around

I usually will fly into Narita but getting to Ikebukuro is an Olympic sport from it

[hollow comet]

ive made a conscious effort to only fly in and out of haneda when i visit home 😭

i had to go thru narita in november for a trip and my flight landed at like 8p, so i got home around 11

[pulsar mantle]

Narita hurts

I always do Skyliner > Yamanote > Ikebukuro

[pliant smelt]

Is there any other way to get my ticket for the Tokyo show than waiting for delivery

Because the delivery is feb 7

But I wanted to leave that day

Feb 7 is super close to the show

I could leave on the 8th but all the flights that day have like a six hour layover

I’d rather print it myself at the konbini

[pulsar mantle]

What service did you use to order?

[pliant smelt]

Stubhub

[sly tusk]

Is it delivering it to you physically? Or just a digital delivery through a QR code or something

I’d imagine it’s just digital

[pliant smelt]

It’s physical

[sly tusk]

I’ve never heard of that, but also I’ve never been to Japan or a concert in Japan so maybe it’s different there

It seems like people that had that same issue just had their tickets shipped to their hotel or wherever they’re going to be

[pliant smelt]

Yeah I could do that I suppose

I’d be worried they’d toss it lol

I wish Japan wasn’t allergic to modern technology

God forbid I just get a damn QR code LOL

[pulsar mantle]

I would try and contact StubHub at this point

[pliant smelt]

It seems like it’s just the Tokyo show

I got Fukuoka tix on stubhub and it said to go to the konbini

I might just do the hotel delivery

[stone pulsar]

is anyone going to Osaka Tokyo before the tokyo show?

[pulsar mantle]

I’m flying into Tokyo, only going to Osaka the day of the show

[stone pulsar]

oops i meant Circus Osaka + Tokyo

i wanna see wavedash - https://www.instagram.com/p/DD9PycHxblf/?hl=en

[frozen kayak]

Question regarding Japanese concert etiquette:
I am going to the Fukuoka show and was wondering what the Japanese crowds are typically like at EDM-type shows. I know that there will be a random number assigned to when I can enter the venue, but after entering the venue, is it possible to politely move your way up towards the front of the crowd? Or do people usually stay put?
Thank you in advance!

[pulsar mantle]

There’s no problem moving around and just saying excuse me as you move, as long as you’re not pushing people aside

All of the shows I’ve been to in Japan, people tend to settle where they are, or just say excuse me and try and move ahead

[pliant smelt]

Just say sumimasen really passive aggressively

[pulsar mantle]

lol noooo

[sly tusk]

https://x.com/porterrobinson/status/1881899657422582267?s=46

porter robinson (@porterrobinson) on X

いつの間に日本ツアーまで1ヶ月切ってるなんて…マジで信じられない！

X · Jan 22, 2025, 3:00 AM

[pulsar mantle]

Soooo ready

[hollow comet]

obv

boutta get faded sunday night

[pliant smelt]

Drinking in Japan is a goddamn blast

Gotta be careful you don’t get scammed tho lol

[unreal scarab]

Was gonna go to the Tokyo show, but I wanna see ujico* more that day

If you haven't gotten tickets for wavedash in Tokyo yet, lmk

[dense mist]

Hi friends :) I spontaneously booked my trip to Japan last night to (hopefully) catch all 4 Japan shows!! I’m from California and gonna be doing my first solo trip, let alone internationally. 😅

Is anyone else planning to do all 4 shows in Japan? And if so, how are you making it work logistically with Shinkansen and stays? Any help is greatly appreciated

[pulsar mantle]

Yes! And I'm going by Shinkansen. I bought the 7 day pass

I booked all business hotels through agoda. Nice and cheap. Small, but clean rooms

If you wanna meet up to travel, feel free to reach out. I'll be with my bf and good friend

Tokyo 10th > 11th: Shinkansen to Osaka, show, stay overnight > 12: Shinkansen to Nagoya, show, stay overnight > 13: Shinkansen to Fukuoka, hang out in Fukuoka for a day and explore, show, come back to Tokyo on the 15th

[dense mist]

Thank you for this!! That helps a ton I’ll reach out separately too, would love to meet up to travel!

If anyone hosts a meet up before each the shows I would also love to join

[pulsar mantle]

Of course! Its a fun run, a little tiring, but a lot of fun

[dense mist]

I’m excited though, I feel like that is part of the fun! Gonna buy my show tickets tonight and then figure out the accommodations & Shinkansen/JR pass next.

Would be nice to have some company for the train ride since we’ll essentially be traveling through the entire country in 5 days LOL

[pulsar mantle]

I love it! I've done it a couple of times for his shows in Japan, literally the best

[dense mist]

Shoot me a message on the side if you’re willing to coordinate for the train ride!! Wasn’t able to message :)

[pulsar mantle]

Will do closer to departure!

I leave the US on the 6th

[dense mist]

Sounds good! I leave on the 7th! I’ll keep my eyes open for messages here, especially if there’s any fan meet ups

[coral venture]

Dani do you book your shinkansen tickets in advance on the website or just get a ticket for the next train out when you go to the station? I forgot what I did last time I went and idk how full the trains can get.

[pulsar mantle]

I book the Shinkansen seats ASAP, all of them. When I get to Japan I'll likely decide on times and book seats ASAP. You can book free ones in unreserved seats, and they'll show you a map of each train so you can gauge how many seats are already full.

I do it via the app or just at the JR station. You can book free Shinkansen seat tickets with your rail pass and your passport number at the machines

[coral venture]

Ok good to know, thanks!

[pulsar mantle]

Of course!

[sly tusk]

why do you book them asap? my first time to japan as well and I was wondering if I need to book them in advance, but people online said to just book it when you show up to the station day of

[pulsar mantle]

Because the trains fill up very quickly and I want to have seats on the timed trains I want

You could book them at the station day of, but I don't like playing that game

I like everything done so I don't have to worry about where I'm seated

[sly tusk]

tbf it was just some random reddit post I read, but they said the shinkansens have plenty of seating

I'm just going tokyo-osaka-kyoto-tokyo

[pulsar mantle]

The majority of the time they do, but each time I've been over there I've battled for seats LOL

I also like to get to the city nice and early so I can have some time to settle, explore, etc. So I usually am taking early trains

[sly tusk]

I'll look more into booking them in advance, but I also get anxious trying to get to reservations on time so I was hoping to just book them when I show up LOL

[pulsar mantle]

No worries, do what you're comfortable in doing and if you want me to go to seat battle for you, I don't mind

You shouldn't have any issues so I wouldn't worry!

[sly tusk]

🫡 ty for the help

[pulsar mantle]

of course!

I mostly wanna try and get the window seats for my bf because those go the quickest

[unreal scarab]

From my experience it's easy to get seats day of, but it's better not to risk it when you have somewhere to be

Does anyone know If you can pick up your pass before it's starting day? I'll come in the 8th but my pass won't be active til the 10th

[pulsar mantle]

Yep. Mine starts the 11th but I arrive on the 6th. It just won’t be able to be used until the set date

[unreal scarab]

Thank you! Last time I got one they just mailed it to my hostel the morning it started, so wasn't sure what the pick-up procedures were

[dense mist]

Do you have to buy specific dates & times for the Shinkansen tickets? You mentioned the am train, but I thought the pass is active for any train within that 7 day period. Or are you essentially reserving seats on a specific train just to claim it?

If so, can you dm me the info y’all booked for the trains? If possible it would be cool to be on the same train for the journey! Even if we’re not in the same area

I’m gonna secure the JR pass tonight, I heard they ship so I’m hoping they come in time

[pulsar mantle]

Once you book one, you can just pick it up from the airport in Japan!

[pulsar mantle]

Active for any Shinkansen / JR train that is not the Nozomi Shinkansen

[hollow comet]

tbf if youre hanging out in like kabukicho drunk thats a diff conversation

[pulsar mantle]

I almost got nanpa'd in kabukicho LMAOOO

[hollow comet]

kabuki rizz is crazy

the first time i ever visited tokyo in 2023 i stayed in a hotel right behind kabukicho during golden week

went straight into the deep end of drinking in japan😭

[barren bay]

To those joining the MOGRA event on 9/2. The event is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Are you all planning to stay for the whole thing? Six hours might be a bit much for first-timers, so I’m wondering if it’s okay to arrive later. 🙏

[dense mist]

Are Tokyo and Osaka shows sold out? :/

I'm having trouble getting those tickets

[sly tusk]

Yeah they are

[obtuse lantern]

e-plus seems to still have tickets for both shows!

[pliant smelt]

Stubhub has some too

Probably resale

[pulsar mantle]

I should have an extra ticket for Tokyo, let me check on Osaka for you

My Tokyo tickets will be seated though!

LMK if you cannot get anything from e-plus!

[dense mist]

The e-plus and all the ones on the non-international site need a Japan number, Japan address, name in katakana etc and I believe they ID check and verify

[dense mist]

If you have an extra ticket for Tokyo that would be huge!! I will gladly buy it from ya :)

And lmk about Osaka :)

[pulsar mantle]

https://www.stubhub.com/porter-robinson-osaka-tickets-2-11-2025/event/153665711/?qid=0c0ede516e26824c65042553f12e9e9d&iid=4ae438ac-96b3-4486-959a-2b4305408d63&index=stubhub&ut=1bedda0abab595545c0b10e787b95bb7b8dccb6b&quantity=1 stubhub has Osaka!

[dense mist]

Sweet, Stubhub may be my only option at this point so I’ll risk it for the biscuit. I’ll gladly still take the Tokyo ticket if you have an extra

[gusty flare]

I bought a ticket from someone on here but idk if I got scammed or what

[pulsar mantle]

Have they followed up with you?

[gusty flare]

They haven't sent me the ticket yet. they said it becomes available on the 9th

[dense mist]

I bought my flights super impulsively a night or two ago and have been figuring out ticket situation! Got Nagoya & Fukuoka, potentially a Tokyo ticket, and now Osaka on Stub Hub. Hoping everything works out so I can hit all 4

[unreal scarab]

Depending on when you come in, you might be able to catch wavedash as well

If you're into them

[dense mist]

Whaaat, I love wavedash!! When are they performing? I land on the 8th :)

[gusty flare]

Osaka on the 8th and Tokyo on the 9th

[dense mist]

WELP. Time to look into tickets

I got the Tokyo ticket for sure. I land like 2:25pm on the 8th in Tokyo. Would have to take Shinkansen outside of my JR pass straight to Osaka and I’d have my bag. Idk if I can swing that one….. but I want to

I’ll be at the Tokyo show on the 9th if anyone is down to meet up for it!!

[unreal scarab]

Did you get the ticket yet? I'm trying to sell mine

[dense mist]

Aww shoot yeah I already bought the Tokyo one :/

@pulsar mantle let me know about the Tokyo (and Osaka) ticket when you can!

If not, there’s one selling in the ticket swap page for Tokyo! Just wanna make sure I have one for sure hehehe

[pulsar mantle]

I should absolutely have one! Let me know if that person replies in the ticket swap

[dense mist]

They did reply! But if you have one I’m willing to buy it off you. Might be easier to meet up and get it too etc

[dense mist]

Ok ok secured my Tokyo ticket!!! Now all that's left is to hopefully find an Osaka one :)

[pulsar mantle]

Okay good!! The stubhub one should still be up

[finite niche]

All four shows and it’s your first time to Japan? Whew.

[ebon cape]

Hey yall

Im going to the osaka date. I live here tho lmao

2nd time, i was also at the last show

Would love to meet other japan residents coming out to it!!

[finite niche]

As someone who’s done Doujin events before, you’ll get worn down by the 3 hour mark. That being said I probably have a stronger tolerance now then I did before

You get lost in the sauce at those things

Here’s a show I went to in Shibuya about a year ago

@dense mist have you booked your hotels yet? I’d suggest Hostels if you’re trying to save some money. You can get some great ones with a private room in Tokyo/Osaka

[obtuse lantern]

i live in tokyo but i'll be at the osaka show too !!

[ebon cape]

Oh heck yea!!

[unreal scarab]

idk if anyone else was waiting for it, but Febuary's theme for the square enix cafe finally dropped
https://www.jp.square-enix.com/cafe/tokyo/pc/collabo/index.php?id=NieR_Series

[strange lichen]

oo thanks for sharing! I may look into going for the goods space. All the merch!! lol

[unreal scarab]

iirc you can buy from the goods space w/o a reservation

[dense mist]

I have not booked accommodations yet! That’s actually the next thing I need to do. Just got my JR pass situated, show tickets are mostly situated besides Osaka, but I’ll do Stub Hub and risk it if I can’t find a ticket.

I’m trying to figure out what the best accommodation option is cause I’ll be traveling a lot and need flexibility in case I stay elsewhere post-show, so I’m definitely gonna look into hostels :) thanks for the recommendation!!

Also for the folks traveling to multiple shows via Shinkansen, are you pre-searching your train rides or can book them now? To my knowledge all that needs to be booked in the JR office at a train station when I’m there right

[gusty flare]

I've managed to find a lot of cheap hostels on booking.com

Most of them have free cancellation up until a couple days before you check in

[finite niche]

I used Airbnb for mine, since I’ll be pivoting between Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Busan, and Hiroshima

[pulsar mantle]

I do everything on Agoda.com, pre-reserve a room and pay when I check in

[dense mist]

I’ll check out Agoda, I really like the idea of being able to pre-reserve and pay. Hopefully they’re flexible with cancellations too

I’ll also check booking for hostels and see if I can have a private room! Worst case, I’ll just go in on airbnbs

Thanks y’all for the help :)

[finite niche]

Airbnb isn’t a worst case scenario IMO. You can get very competitive rates on smaller hostel chains

[dense mist]

They have hostels on Airbnb??

[finite niche]

Of course!

[dense mist]

Woah I actually didn’t know that

[finite niche]

This one has a divider revealing a private bed and desk space

[dense mist]

I was assuming it would all be apartment/house style

[finite niche]

Not all of them, but you have to look around

That Koto City one is only $20 a night

Includes rice cooker

[dense mist]

Shoot looks like I gotta do some more research on there then 😅 what’s the cancellation policy? Is it per apartment or a general policy

I’m just scared I’m gonna book something and then end up somewhere totally different hahaha

[finite niche]

This one was $14 a night

[dense mist]

So having flexibility is probably my main thing, the stay/place itself isn’t too crazy for me as long as it’s flexible!

$14?!?!?!

[finite niche]

Most places you will pay a few bucks extra for a cancellation option

[dense mist]

Okay lemme see if they have other rooms available LOL

that’s super crazy pricing

[finite niche]

Yeah, hostels are stupid cheap

Which cities are you trying to lock in?

[dense mist]

I’m trying to do all 4 😅

[finite niche]

I’m in a 2 hour queue at Disney World right now haha, I have plenty of time

Which cities are those? I know Tokyo and Osaka

[dense mist]

Tentative itinerary:

2/8 Tokyo - arrive /sightseeing
2/9 Tokyo - Wavedash
2/10 Tokyo - Porter
2/11 Travel to Osaka - Porter (stay with a friend)
2/12 Travel to Nagoya - Porter
2/13 Travel to Fukuoka?
2/14 Fukuoka - Porter
2/15 Travel to Osaka or Tokyo?
2/16 Travel to Tokyo? - sightseeing
2/17 Depart

Super general for now, those are the main things and travel for me on those days

The ? Are since idk if I’ll spend an extra day in the city I’m already in or move to the next and spend more time there

[finite niche]

Jeez, that’s a lot of cities in not a lot of time

Hardcore though

[dense mist]

Yeaaaaaa exactly HAHA

So that’s why cancellations and flexible bookings are #1 priority! I also don’t have a completely solidified plan for the cities yet, especially the Nagoya and Fukuoka days. Idk where I’d wanna spend more time

[finite niche]

Well I don’t know much about the latter two cities, but you should be able to get around Tokyo and Osaka pretty easily

Would spend the most time in Tokyo or Osaka. Keep in mind you can also get to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe from Osaka

If you like more nature stuff

Probably doable though

Uhhh

[dense mist]

Yeah that’s a great idea!! I’ll likely spend most of my time in Tokyo and Osaka. You can always dm me too for that!

[finite niche]

That server is what I use for my planning help. Working on a one month trip between Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Busan, and Seoul right now

[dense mist]

I copied link so you can delete :)

thanks for that! I’ll join it

I’m so jelly you’re going to Korea

[finite niche]

How do you plan on getting around these cities quickly?

[dense mist]

I’ve always wanted to go

Shinkansen! I got the 7 day JR pass :)

[finite niche]

For the cost of round trip tickets, I figured why not

[finite niche]

Good choice

I’m less pressed for time, so I’m taking the night bus+night train whenever I can’t fly

You should see about taking a night train if it slots into your schedule

Look up Sunrise Express

[dense mist]

Ooo that’s a good idea! I wouldn’t mind doing it so long as the show ends early enough and the booking is open for me to check in :)

Okay lemme check on that, I’m taking so many notes from this channel. Whoever made this is a godsend

[finite niche]

Book exactly a month away from your departure date.

Visit the server I posted too, I’m active in there

[dense mist]

Just joined it :)

[finite niche]

Also bring your 3DS, I’m trying to do a Streetpass meetup :3

[dense mist]

Ooooo man I have to look for it! Haven’t pulled out my DS in years

Are you hitting Tokyo and Osaka shows? If so I’m down to meet people from this discord :)

I’m traveling solo for the first time

Wanna meet other Porter fans in Japan!!

[finite niche]

Just the Tokyo show for me, aside from the Ujico set the day prior

How old are you? I’m 23, taking my second trip

[dense mist]

I’m 26! I’ve been to Japan once with friends but this is my first time planning everything! (I went with a Japanese speaking friend who planned everything)

But this time it’s completely different, especially with all the shows and traveling, it’s gonna be a bit hardcore

[finite niche]

I wish you the best. I had three full weeks on my first trip, but I was still winded by the time I made it through week one

4 cities sounds like a tall order

[dense mist]

We do it for Senpai

Also it’s gonna be such a cool experience, at the very least, I’ll get incredibly familiar with the Shinkansen, trains, and this type of travel

Hopefully make some friends along the way
【=◈︿◈=】

[finite niche]

https://tenor.com/view/porter-robinson-good-morning-gif-1734333551759084071

[finite niche]

It’s been awesome, you’ll know all of the niche video game and discount stores by the time you get back

Also make sure to visit a Donqijote

https://tenor.com/view/donkipiro-hara-karen-don-quijote-piro-piro-donki-gif-26667807

[dense mist]

Ohhh yeah! I’ve only been to Akihabara but I spent like an entire day or two there. Sooo many stores!

Also the Donqijote theme song in the stores is so catchy LOL

[strange lichen]

I just looked... almost all hotels are sold out ahhh

[finite niche]

Sadly I’m not surprised. Getting pretty down the wire

Check less desirable areas too. Might be an hour commute, but at least it’d be cheap af

[pulsar mantle]

You have almost the same exact itinerary I do except I get there on the 7th

[finite niche]

I land the 5th, leave Japan March 5th

[pulsar mantle]

Osaka is going to hurt. I leave Tokyo at like 7AM, drop my bags, and the bf wants to go to Universal so we're going to go there, back to the hotel to check in, and then off to Namba Hatch for Porter LOL

cracks open an energy drink RAH and then the next morning go to Nagoya

[dense mist]

I am going to be living off of energy drinks this trip LOL. I’m gonna start looking into accommodations today. I hope there’s still plenty left out there! I can’t believe I leave like 2 weeks from now haha

I think I might do a big bag I can wear as a backpack for trains and traveling. I don’t think a roller suitcase is gonna do it for me

[hollow comet]

yeah ppl who are traveling are just gonna have to power thru the jet lag and late nights lmao

[pulsar mantle]

I have my routine when I first get to Japan so I'm left with no real jetlag the next day, it hits me really hard when I get home though

takes me like two weeks to recover once I'm back home

[ornate pine]

Since 2/11 (Osaka show date) is a public holiday... will places be closed?

[ebon cape]

Some places might be but it depends on the business, usually they say on their instagram or website

But tbh most small businesses take either Monday or Tuesday off anyway

[pulsar mantle]

TYTY ❤️

It prompted me to check USJ, and it looks like the park is open as usual for the 11th

[ebon cape]

Yea fs it should be

[finite niche]

what is your routine?

[hollow comet]

the great part of traveling for a week is youll get adjusted just in time to go home lol

[pulsar mantle]

Staying awake the second I land in Japan I usually will just go to my hotel, drop my stuff, and then immediately go out and stay awake

Resets my clock pretty quickly and then I wake up early ready to go

[finite niche]

Oh yeah of course. I did about a 20 hour run last time, went to bed about 22:00, woke up the next day around 9am

[pulsar mantle]

Exactly I’ll sleep around 23 or 24 and be fine to wake up

[finite niche]

Works pretty well, I’ll be layed over in LAX overnight also. I can’t imagine being jet lagged this trip

[pulsar mantle]

Ohh see I just do direct. I can’t stop

[finite niche]

I had to, saved like 200 bucks

[pulsar mantle]

Oohhh that’s very good then!!

[hollow glacier]

Heading back to Japan today to start my trip - super keen

[pliant smelt]

red bull as a mixer is a killer

[hollow comet]

last yr when i was in school there was a red bull event and i went with some friends

since there were cameras they were handing out red bull and i ended up drinking like 1 1/2 cans 😭😭

i dont usually drink caffeine at all and that shit hit like crazy

[wispy crag]

2 weeks until tokyo show

WOOOOOOOO

[obtuse lantern]

[hollow comet]

good evening asiabros

who here will be in tokyo during the weekend before the show on the 10th

[gusty flare]

Me

[wispy crag]

i arrive in tokyo late night on the 9th

[finite niche]

Mee

I leave for Japan in exactly a weeek!

[hollow comet]

sadge

[gusty flare]

I leave on the 5th

Luckily I do know my schedule on the 5th

[humble canopy]

anyone meeting up for tokyo show? im a local but im going alone so was wondering if i can make any friends

[hollow comet]

thats why i was asking tbh

would like to go out saturday 8th if anyone is here

[humble canopy]

im not free on saturday but i can do sunday i think

[strange lichen]

Sure def can meet for show! Some of us are also meeting up on the 9th as well at Mogra in Aki.

[unreal scarab]

I have one of those people in my class this semester, so I'll be forced to drink a redbull again, and I only drink that stuff when I'm like 5 drinks in

[finite niche]

So glad there are so many Ujico fans in this channel, Doujin sets are a great time!

[finite niche]

Speaking of sets, anyone know if there's any futurefunk events going on next month?

Something like this maybe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2YXIF1cbQc

[wispy crag]

Tomorrow.. Seats are assigned???

[obtuse lantern]

YES

[hollow comet]

ope

theres a 711 right by my office💪

[finite niche]

You think Porter would drop in at the Ujico event?

That would be the crossover of the decade

[wispy crag]

On the same night I fly in (the day before concert) I gotta pick my tickets up and just pray with hope nothing goes wrong with little time to fix it 🥲

[finite niche]

Just book it to the nearest conbini

Hope for the best

[finite niche]

I think I’d die if Porter and Ujico were in the same room ngl

They’re a Japanese futurebass artist, they do more bubblegum bass stuff though

That being said they also make really great chill ambient stuff

Lucky bastard, I didn’t get selected for the raffle 😦

Not really

No I mean they’re very good, not on the level of Porter or Wavedash I think

https://music.apple.com/us/album/signal/1746227963?i=1746227987

Actually one of my top artists personally

Sure

People also sleep on his other project https://music.apple.com/us/album/ayakashi/1493593084?i=1493593277

Extremely underrated IMO

The more English speakers the better haha

America

[fossil oar]

It looks like the shopping mall next to the venue where Porter is performing in Tokyo has opened a new food court that stays open until 11 PM. It might be worth checking out after the show.

It's about Ariake Garden. The Tokyo Garden Theater, the venue, is located there.

The new food court, which opened on the 15th of this month, will apparently be playing the artist's songs continuously on the day of the concert.

[strange lichen]

ooO that sounds like a great idea!!! Totally up for that

[finite niche]

Oh, I get all over. Currently in Florida

Why would they be there? I actually booked Teamlab Borderless last year, doing the Osaka garden this time

[obtuse lantern]

found this !! but it's on the 2nd so im guessing most ppl that are coming only for the shows wont be here yet 😭 i lowkey rly wanna go tho rip https://x.com/pinkneontokyo/status/1875150113456185792

ピンクネオン東京 (@pinkneontokyo) on X

#プレイ0202
2025/02/02(Sun)
15:00-21:00
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DJ:
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VJ:
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Flyer:
ぼーぶら

X · Jan 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

[finite niche]

Sadge

[pulsar mantle]

Patiently awaiting my seat assignment for Tokyo and my numbers for the rest 🤲 Manifesting saizen for at least one show

[finite niche]

Are those supposed to be emailed to us?

[pulsar mantle]

Depends how you purchased your tickets. If they're physical, you won't know your numbers until you pick them up

[finite niche]

Ah. I have to visit 7/11 for mine

[pulsar mantle]

Then thats when you'll know! 🙂

Good luck 🙏

[gusty flare]

Can you explain how the system works?

I don't really understand

It'll be my first time in japan

[pulsar mantle]

Sure! Venues operate by the number system over there. Seated or GA, you will enter the venue in accordance to your number. These numbers you cannot pick, they are random.

So for example, I have a floor ticket for Namba Hatch and I can either be number #1 or #1200 or whatever the capacity for the floor is.

Staff will call the numbers in batches to enter

They'll have signs and stuff so you'll know where to enter and where to stand to wait for your number to be called

[gusty flare]

Hmm interesting

[pulsar mantle]

It makes life easier in the way you absolutely do not have to camp out for a spot

[gusty flare]

Yeah

[pulsar mantle]

Merch is first come first serve usually. When I went over to JP for Nurture we did camp out for merch because its specific times

Make yourself familiar with coin lockers at the venue because they are a GOD SEND. Earlier the better to snag one, they're pretty cheap and you can lock up your merch, coat, etc so you don't have to bring anything into the venue

That is my plan

[hollow glacier]

Does picking your ticket up earlier get you a lower number?

[wispy crag]

NO

[pulsar mantle]

Nope

[wispy crag]

I DIDNT KNOW I NEEDED TO PICL UP TO KNOW

[pulsar mantle]

Its all randomized

[wispy crag]

I've been waiting for my email

THIS SUCKS

I'M not gonna know until the 9th

[pulsar mantle]

Yeah as far as I know, you won't know until you look at the physical ticket and your number

[hollow glacier]

I remember at the Nurture Osaka show they were just calling out the numbers in Japanese

[pulsar mantle]

Yes, the numbers will be in Japanese

[hollow glacier]

So someone came up to me and asked if I knew which number they were up to haha

[pulsar mantle]

I was #30 at that show, I loved that show

oh yes I'm good if anyone needs help with their number in Japanese LOL

[hollow glacier]

Did you wait outside the venue after to see if Porter would show?

Maybe I met you there lol

[pulsar mantle]

How I learned to count in Japanese was to know when my number was called when I first started to go to shows over there in 2008

No, I didn't wait for him after any of the shows, I just went to ear, drink and collapse

[hollow glacier]

Fair enough fair enough

There was a group of maybe a dozen or so of us there iirc

[pulsar mantle]

Found it!

[hollow glacier]

It feels good to be back in Japan. I’ve got N2 JLPT since I used to live here and it’s nice to be able to use it again

[pulsar mantle]

I just am looking forward to practice to get better

[sly tusk]

if we got the tickets together in the same order, we should enter at the same time right?

[pulsar mantle]

Yep!

[sly tusk]

sweet

[pulsar mantle]

Consecutive numbers

[hollow glacier]

If they split them up that’d be cruel lol

[sly tusk]

we got VIP so hopefully they call VIP to enter as the first group

[pulsar mantle]

Its easy to move around once you're inside too, when I go to GazettE shows, I remember once I was #200 and my friend was #2000 LMAO

and I held her a spot

[hollow glacier]

How many tickets are standing for Tokyo?

[pulsar mantle]

VIP will enter in accordance to their numbers according to the JP website

So for example if somebody in VIP has #4 they'll enter first and so on, etc

[pulsar mantle]

good question, I'm gonna look that up

I have a seated ticket for tokyo so I'm antsy to know what row I'm in

[hollow glacier]

The last time I saw Porter in Tokyo was virtual self in Akasaka Blitz

[pulsar mantle]

I was there too!!

Such a great show

I love that venue

[hollow glacier]

It’s shut down now sadly

[pulsar mantle]

NOOOO WAYYY

thats so sad

I was sad when they shut down Zepp Tokyo too, I really loved going to that venue

[hollow glacier]

Far out that show was nearly six years ago

[pulsar mantle]

I agree

Can't wait for my bf to experience his first show in Japan

[hollow glacier]

I’m also taking my bf to experience his first ever concert

Like at all

[pulsar mantle]

I looooooove that!!!

My bf absolutely fell in love with Worlds and Fellow Feeling, its been quite adorable to see him just enjoying PR's music

[hollow glacier]

It’s great to be able to share music with your partner and for them to enjoy it

[pulsar mantle]

I agree, I was nervous he wouldn't like the show when I took him to the show in NYC

and he ended up really loving it

[hollow glacier]

I’m so glad this show is going over the eras. My first Porter live show was Worlds Sydney in 2015 so it’ll be super nostalgic

[pulsar mantle]

I may wait this time around, would love for him to possibly meet Porter

[pulsar mantle]

That sounds amazing, omg

[hollow glacier]

Low key a bit devo that they out the Aussie dates just before the Japan ones when I already got my tickets to come here haha

[gusty flare]

I was 4 in 2008 💀

[hollow glacier]

Please stop that

[pulsar mantle]

Yeeep, I'm your big sister LMAO

[hollow glacier]

https://tenor.com/view/billy-madison-adam-sandler-dont-you-say-that-dont-you-ever-say-that-gif-4705254

[pulsar mantle]

Makes me feel ancient

[hollow glacier]

The fact that so many people born after 2000 are over 18 and drinking is wild to me

[pulsar mantle]

Me too, trust me

[gusty flare]

Turned 20 a few months ago

Born 04

[hollow glacier]

How old were you when you got into PR?

[pulsar mantle]

2004 was a good year sips wine

[gusty flare]

I first listened to shelter in 2016 but I would say I first became a fan in 2021 after Nurture dropped

I think August 2021

[pulsar mantle]

Great introduction honestly

[gusty flare]

So like

[hollow glacier]

Very nice, have you listened back to Worlds too?

[gusty flare]

17

[gusty flare]

Of course

Listened to everything pretty much

[pulsar mantle]

Love to see it

[hollow glacier]

Yeah that’s great

[pulsar mantle]

And now you're seeing him in Japan!

Thats so exciting

[gusty flare]

Yup!

[hollow glacier]

I feel so bad for the fans not old enough to go to the shows in their city

[gusty flare]

I've always wanted to go to japan and this is a great excuse

[hollow glacier]

At Sydney Nurture someone was 17 and stood outside with their mum for the concert

Supportive mum is nice tho

[gusty flare]

After getting out of the vancouver show I was like "fuuuuuck I need to see that again"

[pulsar mantle]

I remember posing as somebody's big sister so they could get into a Porter show

Everyone deserves to see him

[hollow glacier]

He did come out after the sydney nurture show to see those of us who waited out for a brief time

But I feel like Tokyo might be a bit big for that probably

[gusty flare]

Maybe he'll do it for one of the subsequent shows

In nagoya or fukuoka maybe

[pulsar mantle]

Best luck would maybe be Nagoya or Fukuoka

[hollow glacier]

Probably more likely for those

I heard he did for Nagoya last time

[pulsar mantle]

Those are quieter cities and much smaller venues

[gusty flare]

Ooh

[pulsar mantle]

Nagoya's venue is in a random building

you literally walk up the stairs and boom venue

[gusty flare]

I know it's not gonna happen but I so badly wanna just run into him at a shinkansen station

[pulsar mantle]

Never say never!

It very much could

[gusty flare]

And see if I can spend the train ride chatting

That would be peak

[hollow glacier]

But yeah I’m only doing Tokyo this time because I’m not gonna drag my bf across the country for 4 shows haha. Only so much annual leave and so much to do in Japan

[pulsar mantle]

I ran into his crew on a Shinkansen platform and they told me he was on the one ahead of mine

So he'll probably ride the train

[gusty flare]

If that happened to me I'd fall to the ground

[pulsar mantle]

I feel that, and its going to be a super special show I feel

Tokyo shows are always magic

[hollow glacier]

I’m surprised he didn’t do a Sapporo show

Snow festival is on, would have gone off

[pulsar mantle]

I would love for him to go up there

for that show I would definitely take a flight

[hollow glacier]

Yeah for sure

The bullet train doesn’t even go to Sapporo until it opens in around 2030

But even then it’ll probably be easiest to fly

[pulsar mantle]

Mhm

[gusty flare]

Yeah but you don't get to see the sights on a plane

[pulsar mantle]

rather than travel for 8 hours

I get it, thats why I do the Shinkansen for everywhere else, but Sapporo is faaaaaar

[hollow glacier]

I’m going to Sapporo for the 7th time next month

Such a nice city

[pulsar mantle]

I've been to most places except Sapporo, I'm dying to go

[hollow glacier]

Snow festival is on Feb 4-11 this year. You should have headed there before the show 😛

Though accommodation is a bit crazy the closer you get to the date

[wispy crag]

Fucking real

[hollow comet]

bag secured

look at my number bruh😭😭

[pulsar mantle]

That’s deep but honestly the venue looks pretty intimate despite being large

[hollow comet]

we'll make do

[pulsar mantle]

Looking at the floor plan this venue looks incredible regardless

[hollow comet]

im excited

ive only been to liquidroom here

[pulsar mantle]

Zaiko ticket that I bought digitally seems to be 3F balcony which is the first balcony above the floor. Second row. That’s great. This will be the ticket I sell

[warm portal]

for those that bought on zaiko, is the reservation/seat number the order you enter the venue?

[pulsar mantle]

Yes

If you have a floor ticket for Tokyo, the number is your entrance number. If you have a seat, you will enter according to that, same for Osaka, etc

[hollow comet]

sunshine state detected

im from north fl

[wispy crag]

What's the seat number

I'm so scared of a bad seat :(

Ill be saddd ik that's so ungrateful tho

I'll enjoy the show regardless

[wispy crag]

does anyone know what stage fx tokyo garden theatre has

[hollow glacier]

Hype

[wispy crag]

can i steal this and post on my story

plz

thats so hype

where is that

[hollow glacier]

Yeah of course

It’s in Shibuya about a three min walk from the scramble crossing

[wispy crag]

[hollow comet]

id know that fatass abc mart anywhere

[hollow glacier]

My favourite bar in Tokyo is very close to it

[hollow comet]

oh what bar

im always looking for more

[hollow glacier]

It’s called Whales of August and they will make you a cocktail based on any movie you want

They have a menu of options but you can order off the menu

[hollow comet]

sounds sick

[hollow glacier]

Like an example is if you order the matrix it’ll come out with a red pill and a blue pill in it

Also a friend ordered the same movie that wasn’t on the menu on two different occasions and both times the drink was the same so they must have a database of recipes or something

[hollow comet]

that would make sense

i imagine it takes a lot to maintain the theme lol

[hollow glacier]

They must have so many props back there

Some of the drinks are wild

A friend asked for Harry Potter

Their response: “which one?”

[hollow comet]

lmao

thats dedication

[hollow glacier]

Picked up my ticket. Number up in the #920s 💀

[pulsar mantle]

That’s still fine! Just wiggle your way up

[hollow comet]

lfg

[strange lichen]

I got #0532 according to Zaiko 👀

[pulsar mantle]

532 is good, right in the middle

[gusty flare]

I got 78 for Fukuoka

and 20 for Nagoya

holy fuck

[pulsar mantle]

You’re definitely rail for Nagoya

[gusty flare]

lfggggg

[pulsar mantle]

Congrats 🎉🍾

I think even with VIP you’ll be rail or at least second row

still awaiting my numbers. My friend in JP grabbed them for me

[gusty flare]

idk how to check my Tokyo number

[pulsar mantle]

Where did you order it from?

[gusty flare]

I think I'll have to wait until I get it physically

uhhh

the official page

[pulsar mantle]

Oh yes if it’s not a digital one, you’ll know once you pick it up

[gusty flare]

not zaiko like my other tickets

[pulsar mantle]

Manifesting a third good number for you

[gusty flare]

Still need to get an Osaka ticket

[pulsar mantle]

Just waiting on a friend to confirm numbers and then ill have 2 available if you need one

[gusty flare]

ooh nice

[finite niche]

T-minus 5 days and counting….

[unreal scarab]

Osaka is 219
Nagoya 86
Fukuoka 79

[gusty flare]

not too bad

[pulsar mantle]

Nice!!!

You and Kaper are right before and after each other in Fukuoka lol

[gusty flare]

oh wow i didn't notice lol

[digital depot]

!!! I am also from California, going to all 4 shows, and my first solo trip abroad!!!

Also maplestory gamer as well? 👀

[pulsar mantle]

So many coming for SMILE! I’m so excited

[dense mist]

Yes!! Would love to meet up with fellow Porter fans, we're both solo tripping for this XD

I'll be planning to hit all 4, would be down to coordinate trains etc

Could use some company on the rides :)

[digital depot]

Ya!!

Absolutely!