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Japan Summer Rock Concerts

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Apr 4 2008

Great rock concerts are held every summer in Japan. The most famous rock festivals are Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic.

Fuji Rock Festival 2008

  • Place: Naeba ski resort. (Yuzawa-machi Niigata prefecture) JR Echigo Yuzawa Station.
  • Artists (expected): BETTYE LAVETTE, BLACKMARKET, THE DEATH SET, ELLEGARDEN, THE GO!TEAM, MYSTERY JETS, UNDERWORLD, and lots more.
  • Dates: July 25, 26, 27, 2008
  • Time: 11:00 - 23:00
  • Tickets:
    3-day 39,800 yen / 1-day 16,800 yen
    Car Park: 3,000 yen for a day per car
    Campsite: 3,500 yen per person
    *Ticket Information

  • Summer Sonic 2008

  • Place: Tokyo Makuhari Messe Event Hall, and Chiba Marine Stadium (JR Kaihin Makuhari Station)
    Osaka - Osaka Maisu
  • Artists
  • Dates: August 9 and 10, 2008
  • Time: Open 9am / Start 11am
  • Ticket:
    Tokyo 15,500 yen (1-day) 28,500 yen (2-day)
    Osaka - 14,500 yen (1-day) 26,000 yen (2-day)
    Tickets Information (Japanese Site)

    Be prepare for the heat and enjoy the music festivals in Japan.

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