agenda WATCH LIST 東 京 高 円 寺 阿 波 おどり EDITOR’S PICK AUG 23-24 KOENJI AWA ODORI Ten thousand dancers and a million oglers cram the streets of Koenji for what has become one of Tokyo’s most energetic annual festivals. The Koenji Awa Odori is a recent Tokyo tradition, though—the festival is based in the folk traditions of Shikoku’s Tokushima Prefecture, which for centuries has been known for its unbridled take on Japan’s bon odori dance for the dead. The Tokyo edition was apparently launched by Tokushima migrants in 1956, and is now Japan’s second-largest Awa dance event. —Dan Grunebaum <strong>Aug</strong> 23-24, all day, free. Koenji area. Koenji. www.koenji-awaodori.com ©Koen Broos AUG 29-31 BABEL High art, pop culture, drama and dance collide in this strange and evocative new work reuniting Belgian choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet with visual designer Antony Gormley. Theatre Orb. Shibuya. http:// theatre-orb.com/english/ AUG 22 FABRIC LONDON X WOMB TOKYO Mega-clubs Fabric and Womb team up to bring drum ‘n’ bass avatar LTJ Bukem to Tokyo. <strong>Aug</strong> 22, 11pm, ¥3,000 (member or w/flier)/ ¥3,500 (door). Womb. Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp AUG 14-17 SLEEP Choreographer Saburo Teshigawara’s latest piece, with Aurélie Dupont. <strong>Aug</strong> 14, 7pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 15 & 17, 4pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 16, 3 & 7pm, ¥4,000-7,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391-2111. www. geigeki.jp Courtesy of Womb UNTIL SEP 25 SPECTERS, GHOSTS AND SORCERERS IN UKIYO-E Traditional prints of ghastly ghouls and creepy critters. Until Sep 25, ¥600-900. Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. 1-10-10 Jingumae. Harajuku. www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Haunted Old Palace at Sōma”, private collection UNTIL AUG 31 SPACE EXPO <strong>2014</strong>: THE GREAT CHALLENGE OF NASA/JAXA Extraterrestrial exploration from 1897 until modern times. Until Sep 23, ¥900-2,500. 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku. Kaihin-Makuhari. www.m-messe.co.jp Courtesy of Sierra Nevada Corporation hot tickets AUG 13-14 Lady Gaga With Momoiro CloverZ and Lady Starlight. <strong>Aug</strong> 13-14, 6pm, ¥10,000- 25,000. QVC Marine Field. Kaihin- Makuhari. Tel: 043-296-1227. http:// ladygaga-japantour<strong>2014</strong>.com Tickets on sale now! SEP 14-28 Sumo: September Grand Tournament Sep 14-28, various times, ¥2,200- 37,200. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Ryogoku. Tel: 03-3623-5111. www.sumo.or.jp/en Tickets on sale from <strong>Aug</strong> 9 NOV 1-24 Singin' in the Rain Popular West End musical show makes a splash in Tokyo. Nov 1-24, various times, ¥6,500- 13,000. Theatre Orb. Shibuya. Tel: 0570-08-9999. http:// singinintherain.jp Tickets on sale now! NOV 15-16 Knot Fest Japan Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn and others. Nov 15-16, noon, ¥14,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥27,000 (adv, 2days). Makuhari Messe. Kaihin-Makuhari. www.knotfestjapan.com Tickets on sale now! FEB 27-28, 2015 One Direction Feb 27, 7pm; Feb 28, 4pm; Mar 1, 3pm, ¥12,000-28,000 (adv). Saitama Super Arena. Saitama-Shintoshin. www.creativeman.co.jp Tickets on sale now! 16
Concerts POPULAR MTV Zushi Fes Rip Slyme, AK-69, Cream and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 8-10, noon, ¥8,200 (1 day)/ ¥20,000 (3 days). Zushi Marina. Riviera Zushi Marina Mae or Kotsubo. Tel: 0570-550-799. www. mtvjapan.com/zushifes<strong>2014</strong> Eddie Sheeran English singer-songwriter who thinks out loud. <strong>Aug</strong> 8, 7pm, ¥5,800 (adv) +1d. Studio Coast. Shin-Kiba. www.smash-jpn. com Flumpool J-pop anime songmakers from Osaka. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 6pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 5pm, ¥5,800 (adv) +1d. Yokohama Arena. Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 045-474- 4000. www.flumpool.jp Rock in Japan Fes Kreva, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Orange Range and more. <strong>Aug</strong> 9-10, 10:30am, ¥12,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥22,500 (2 days, adv)/ ¥41,000 (4 days. adv). National Hitachi Kaihin Park. Kaihinkoen. Tel: 029-265- 9001. http://rijfes.jp Jolt Touring Festival Legendary sound artist Akio Suzuki plays with Tetsu Saitoh and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 7pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/ ¥3,300 (door) +1d. SuperDeluxe. Roppongi. Tel: 03-5412- 0515. www.joltarts.org The Watanabes Tokyo indie pop outfit with folk rockers The Kave. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 8pm, free. What the Dickens. Ebisu. Tel: 03-3780-2099. www.whatthedickens.jp Richie Sambora Longtime lead guitarist of Bon Jovi goes solo. <strong>Aug</strong> 13, 7:30pm, ¥8,000-9,000. Ex Theater Roppongi. Roppongi or Nogizaka. Tel: 03-3499-6669. www. ex-theater.com Mothercoat With How to Count One to Ten and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 13, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door) +1d. Shinjuku Loft. Shinjuku. www.mothercoat.com/en The King All Stars Collaboration project with members from Mongol800, Soil & “Pimp” Sessions and more. <strong>Aug</strong> 14, 7pm, ¥5,500-6,500 (adv) +1d. Ex Theater Roppongi. Roppongi or Nogizaka. www. ex-theater.com Sonicmania Kasabian and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 15, 10pm, ¥10,500-20,000. Makuhari Messe. Kaihin- Makuhari. www.summersonic. com/<strong>2014</strong> Rising Sun Rock Festival Crossfaith, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Boom Boom Satellites and more. <strong>Aug</strong> 15-16, all day, ¥9,300 (adv, 1 day)/ ¥18,500 (adv, 2 days). Ishikari, Hokkaido. http://rsr.wess.co.jp/<strong>2014</strong> Summer Sonic Music festival with Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold and more. <strong>Aug</strong> 16-17, 11am, ¥15,500 (1 day)/ ¥28,500 (2 days). Makuhari Messe. Kaihin-Makuhari. www. summersonic.com/<strong>2014</strong> Cheeky Parade J-pop idol group. <strong>Aug</strong> 16, 1 & 5pm, ¥3,900 (adv) +1d. Ex Theater Roppongi. Roppongi or Nogizaka. www.ex-theater. com Dreams Come True J-pop duo. <strong>Aug</strong> 23-24, 5pm, ¥8,100 (adv). Saitama Super Arena. Saitama-Shintoshin. www.dreamscometrue.com Mike Peters Former vocalist of The Alarm goes solo. <strong>Aug</strong> 25, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,800-6,800. Billboard Live. Roppongi. www.billboardlive.com The Three Degrees ’70s soul music. <strong>Aug</strong> 26-27, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,500-9,500. Billboard Live. Roppongi. www.billboard-live.com Animelo Summer Live <strong>2014</strong> The biggest anime song concert in Japan. <strong>Aug</strong> 29-31, 4pm, ¥8,700 (adv) +1d. Saitama Super Arena. Saitama-Shintoshin. www. anisama.tv Kitazawa Typhoon One-day rock festival with But By Fall, Snail Ramp and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 30, 2pm, ¥3,300 (adv) +1d. Livehouses around Shimokitazawa. Shimokitazawa. www. kitazawatyphoon.com Otodama Sea Studio Music festival on the beach with Aqua Timez, Konishiki and more. Until <strong>Aug</strong> 31, various times, various prices. Otodama Sea Studio. Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura. Kamakura. www. otodama-beach.com/<strong>2014</strong> Danger Danger American ’80s hard rock band. Sep 3-4, 7pm, ¥6,500 (adv) +1d. Club Quattro. Shibuya. Tel: 0570-02-9999. www. creativeman.co.jp Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas Electro-metal youngsters. Sep 4, 7pm, ¥3,300 (adv) +1d. Studio Coast. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-3499-6669. www. creativeman.co.jp Delay <strong>2014</strong> Indie psychedelic rock band Ogre You Asshole with Manners. Sep 5, 7:30pm, ¥3,600 (adv) +1d. Shindaita Fever. Shindaita. Tel: 03-6304-7899. doobie-web. com/event/140905oya.php JAZZ/WORLD Na Leo Authentic Hawaiian music featuring Aureana Tseu and Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona. <strong>Aug</strong> 8, 5:30 & 8:30pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 2 & 5pm, ¥6,700-8,700. Billboard Live. Roppongi. www.billboard-live.com Inner Garden Live Various musicians performing throughout the day. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 6pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 3pm, free. Mori no Hall. Hashimoto. Tel: 042-775-3811. www.hall-net. or.jp/02hashimoto Naruyoshi Kikuchi Smooth jazz. <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 5 & 8pm, ¥6,000-24,000. Motion Blue. Bashamichi. Tel: 045-226- 1919. www.motionblue.co.jp Dean Brown Group Legendary jazz fusion guitarist. <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 5 & 8pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 11-12, 6:30 & 9pm, ¥7,500-9,500. Motion Blue. Bashamichi. Tel: 045-226-1919. www. motionblue.co.jp Takada Izumi Trio Instrumental jazz. <strong>Aug</strong> 11, 8 & 9:30pm, ¥3,200. Softwind. Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808- 7337. www.softwind.jp Ryo Ogihara Trio Smooth jazz. <strong>Aug</strong> 12, 7 & 9pm, ¥3,600-20,400. Motion Blue. Bashamichi. Tel: 045-226- 1919. www.motionblue.co.jp David Benoit Solo pianist, will play your requests during the second half of the show. <strong>Aug</strong> 13-15, 6:30pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 16-17, 5pm, ¥8,500-10,500. Cotton Club. Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp Banda Mandacarinho Brazilian music. <strong>Aug</strong> 14, 7 & 9pm, ¥4,500-24,000. Motion Blue. Bashamichi. Tel: 045-226-1919. www. motionblue.co.jp Hiromi Jazz pianist. <strong>Aug</strong> 17, 2 & 3pm, ¥2,000. Softwind. Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808- 7337. www.softwind.jp Akira Ishii and Ken Ohta Jazz piano and sax duo. <strong>Aug</strong> 18, 8 & 9:30pm, ¥2,500. Softwind. Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www. softwind.jp Robert Glasper Experiment American jazz pianist. <strong>Aug</strong> 19-21, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,700- 8,700. Billboard Live. Roppongi. www.billboardlive.com Edogawa Jazz Night Summer jazz event with various artists. <strong>Aug</strong> 23, 5pm, ¥5,500. Edogawa Bunka Center. Shinkoiwa or Koiwa. Tel: 03-3652-1111. edogawabunkacenter.jp Hapa Authentic Hawaiian music duo. <strong>Aug</strong> 23, 5 & 8pm, ¥6,500-8,500. Cotton Club. Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp Sukiyaki Tokyo World music festival with Mayra Andrade and others. <strong>Aug</strong> 26-28, 7pm, ¥4,800-5,500 (adv, 1 day)/ ¥12,000 (adv, 3 days). WWW. Shibuya. http:// novusaxis.com/st14.html Tokyo Big Band 19-piece ensemble led by Jonathan Katz and featuring Tokyo-based musicians. <strong>Aug</strong> 28, 7:30 & 9pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/ ¥4,500 (door). Akasaka B Flat. Roppongi. Tel: 03-5563- 2563. http://bflat.biz Blue Mt. Boys Classic country and western and bluegrass. Every third Sat, 6:30 & 7:30pm, free, Cafe Sepia. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3406-1300. www. nagaremono.com/sepia CLASSICAL Tokyo New City Orchestra Operetta. <strong>Aug</strong> 8, 3pm, ¥2,000-4,000. Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Kawasaki. Tel: 044-520-0100. www. kawasaki-sym-hall.jp Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton Live orchestra plays famous scores by Danny Elfman with visuals of Tim Burton’s original sketches and storyboards. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 6:30pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 1pm, ¥5,800-9,800. Tokyo International Forum. Yurakucho. Tel: 0570-550- 799. www.elfman-burton.jp Joe Hisaishi Performing various songs including popular pieces from Ghibli films. <strong>Aug</strong> 9, 5pm, ¥6,800-8,800. Suntory Hall. Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall Saito Kinen Festival Annual classical music festival. Until Sep 6, various times, various prices. Various venues across Matsumoto city, Nagano. Matsumoto. Tel: 0570-084-735. www. saito-kinen.com Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Finale Concert Conducted by Shigeo Genda. <strong>Aug</strong> 10, 3pm, ¥2,000-4,000. Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Kawasaki. Tel: 044-520-0100. www. kawasaki-sym-hall.jp Piano Quartet France-themed music. <strong>Aug</strong> 11, 7pm, ¥3,500. Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall. Hatsudai or Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5353- 9999. www.operacity.jp Klar Percussion ensemble performance for the entire family. <strong>Aug</strong> 14, 11:30am, free. Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome. Tel: 0570-55- 0017. www.suntory.co.jp/ suntoryhall Nobuaki Yamamasu Male tenor singer. <strong>Aug</strong> 15, 7pm, ¥3,000. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Minatomirai. Tel: 045-682- 2020. www.yaf.or.jp Dolce Summer Concert For the entire family. <strong>Aug</strong> 16, 11am, free. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Minatomirai. Tel: 045-682-2020. www.yaf.or.jp Senzoku Gakuen Concert Performed by junior high and high school students. <strong>Aug</strong> 17, 5pm, ¥2,000-3,000. Suntory Hall. Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall Minato Mirai Indoor Concert Performed by top musicians from the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. <strong>Aug</strong> 18, 12:10 & 2:30pm, ¥800-1,400. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Minatomirai. Tel: 045-682- 2020. www.yaf.or.jp Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival With pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. <strong>Aug</strong> 20, 6:30pm, ¥3,600-7,200. Suntory Hall. Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall Pascal Dusapin Conducted by Alexander Liebreich and performed by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. <strong>Aug</strong> 21, 7pm, ¥1,000-4,000. Suntory Hall. Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall Movie Classics Tokyo Pops Symphony Orchestra performs Moon River, Speak Softly Love and other popular movie songs. <strong>Aug</strong> 22, 7pm, ¥5,000-6,000. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Minatomirai. Tel: 045-682- 2020. www.yaf.or.jp Stage Moon Saga: Yoshitsune Hiden Dainisho Starring Gackt. <strong>Aug</strong> 8-18, various times, ¥8,000-26,000. Meijiza. Hamacho. Tel: 03-3666-6666. www.meijiza. co.jp Slava's Snowshow Snow spectacle to cool down in the summer heat. Until <strong>Aug</strong> 17, various times, ¥6,500. Theater 1010. Kitasenju. Tel: 03-5244-101. www. slavasnowshow.jp Blast! Explosive musical spectacle. Until <strong>Aug</strong> 24, various times, ¥8,000-13,000 (adv). Tokyo International Forum Hall C. Yurakucho. Tel: 0570-550- 799. www.blast-tour.jp War Horse South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life onstage. Until <strong>Aug</strong> 24, various times, ¥8,000-13,000. Theatre Orb. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477- 9999. www.theatre-orb.com Idomeneo Mozart’s opera recounts the story of Helen of Troy. Sep 12-13, 3pm; Sep 14-15, 1pm, ¥2,000-18,000. New National Theatre Tokyo. Hatsudai. Tel: 03-3234-9999. www. nikikai.net Dance A Night of Royal Elegance Top dancers from the Royal Ballet and the Birmingham Royal Ballet. <strong>Aug</strong> 8, 7pm; <strong>Aug</strong> 9-10, 1:30pm, ¥11,800- 13,800. Nippon Seinenkan Hall. Sendagaya. Tel: 0570-02-9999. www. royalelegancenight.com Argentango Collaboration project between dance groups Badgirls and Tango Boys. Until <strong>Aug</strong> 26, various times, ¥8,800. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391- 2111. www.geigeki.jp Rock the Ballet 2 21st century dance company performs with art video projection and modern music. <strong>Aug</strong> 28-31, various times, ¥6,000-8,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391- 2111. www.geigeki.jp The Tokyo Ballet 50th Anniversary Gala Performances from La Bayadère, Boléro and more. <strong>Aug</strong> 30-31, 3pm, ¥5,000- 22,000. NHK Hall. Shibuya. english@nbs.or.jp. www. nbs.or.jp Ochiatteiru All-female dance company presents its latest creation. Sep 4-5, 7pm; Sep 6, 2 & 7pm; Sep 7, 3pm, ¥3,000-4,500. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391- 2111. www.geigeki.jp Hear My Sole New York-based tap dancer Kazunori Kumagai’s solo show. Sep 12, 7pm; Sep 13, 2pm, ¥4,000-8,800. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5353- 9522. www.bunkamura.co.jp Men in Pink Tights Ballet Eloelle presents a fresh and funny take on classical dance. Sep 14, 2pm; Sep 15, 2pm, ¥5,000-7,500. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Shibuya. Tel: 050-3776- 6184. www.bunkamura.co.jp Clubbing FRIDAY 8 Ageha Tjo to Waipa to Yukaina Nakamatachi. All good music, hip-hop: DJs Wildparty, Kz, etc. From 11pm, (m)¥3,000, (f)¥2,500. Shinkiba. www. ageha.com AUG 8 (FRI) - 10 (SUN) GRAND OPENING PARTY Top 40 by DJ Klutch (NYC) and more. Open from 11pm. (M)¥3,000/2drinks (F)¥2,000/2drinks. Tel: 03-6826-8438. 2-17-3 Shibuya. Shibuya. www.socialclubtokyo.com Air Reboot. Techno: DJs Tom Hades, Qhey, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com Daikanyama Unit 10th Anniversary. House: DJs Maurice Fulton, Sprinkles, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥3,000. Daikanyama. www. unit-tokyo.com Module Double A Side. Electro, techno: DJs Miyu, Signal, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. www.moduletokyo.com Origami Funk D’void x Iam O’brien. Techno: DJs Funk Dvoid x Iam Obrien, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500. Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. meturl.com/ origamiclub Sound Museum Vision Girls Festival. Hip-hop: DJs Kango, Showwgo, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d, (f) free. Shibuya. www.visiontokyo.com T2 Shibuya Mixx!! Edm: Various DJs. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/2d, (f)¥2,500 w/2d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428- 8692. www.t2-shibuya.com The New Matrix Bar Matrix Friday. Old-school hip-hop, west side, south side, all mix: DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm). Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jp The Room Destination. Broken beats: DJs Oka, Sayuri, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. www.theroom.jp Womb Edm Music Festival. Edm: DJ Future Boyz and more. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www. womb.co.jp SATURDAY 9 Ageha The Wonderland. Edm, house: DJ Daishi Dance and more. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shinkiba. www.ageha.com Air Acid City. Techno, house: DJs Emma, Gonno, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com Daikanyama Unit Traxman. House: DJ Traxman and more. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. www.unit-tokyo.com Origami Libre. Techno: DJs Aril Brikha, Tsutsui, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. meturl.com/ origamiclub 17
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