The gathering occasion Emo Night time Tokyo in Japan will as soon as once more happen on January 20, permitting followers of the group to get collectively whereas having fun with cowl bands and DJs.
I had the pleasure of attending Emo Night time Tokyo for its Christmas occasion on December 16, 2022. Though emo will not be an unknown style in Japan, there aren’t many occasions for followers of the style. That’s why Emo Night time Tokyo’s organizer, Shintaro, determined to create an area the place like-minded followers might collect.
Because the first Emo Night time six months in the past, the occasion has grown and has many regulars. Whether or not you’re a fan of emo, or simply wish to dance and have enjoyable, Emo Night time Tokyo is to not be missed!
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- Emo Night time Tokyo January Flyer
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- Emo Night time Tokyo January Schedule
About Emo Night time Tokyo
Shintaro first realized about emo and early 2000s rock when a pal in his Excessive Faculty in Hokkaido confirmed him Linkin Park. After graduating he traveled across the US, the place he attended Warped Tour, noticed emo bands carry out, and realized English. In 2017, he moved to Australia and recurrently attended emo occasions whereas residing there. He missed these occasions when he moved again to Japan, so he created his personal.
Emo Night time Tokyo actually lives as much as its identify. Emo cowl bands and DJs, together with Shintaro himself, stored emo and rock songs from the early to mid-2000s spinning all evening.
From the earlier occasion in December 2022, Hatsudai Wall’s ground was full of individuals dancing, singing, and moshing alongside to regardless of the bands and DJs performed. In fact, traditional emo anthems made it onto the setlists, however I used to be pleasantly shocked to listen to some less-known gems as nicely.
Take a look at some photographs from the Christmas occasion beneath, and see the remainder of them on Emo Night time Tokyo’s Fb group.
Though most attendees are foreigners for the time being, Shintaro hopes that by having a month-to-month occasion, he could make a welcoming group that brings in additional Japanese individuals.
Shintaro works for RNR Tours, an organization that gives musical experiences for individuals visiting Japan, and can also be the vocalist of metalcore band SEIRAN. By means of his connections with the Japanese music scene, he desires to contain extra Japanese bands in Emo Night time and already has a couple of lined as much as play at future occasions.
