The busiest month Yune has ever had, reflecting her growing popularity!
UPDATE: Osaka event details
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August 3rd – Minano Idol Festival
The Minano Idol Festival (called MIF) is a free mini-festival held close to the huge (and expensive!) Tokyo Idol Festival (TIF). The Minano festival focuses on underground and upcoming idols.
When: August 3rd, 2018. Yune will be opening the Minano Festival this year! She has a performance from 14:15, and will run goods sales and a meet and greet at 14:50
Where: Odaiba DECKS (map)
This is a bayside mall, the stage is on the outside decks facing the water. To get to the goods sales, go inside, then up one flight of escalators and enter the mall corridor. The meet and greet area is some way down the mall corridor.
Tickets: Free entry, but you can make a reservation to help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
August 4th – Idol Fantasista Vol. 40
Yune will sing a set at a daytime live event in Tokyo, along with a number of other idols and idol units. There will also be goods sales where you can meet and chat with Yune and get a picture taken with her. (Event page in Japanese)
When: August 4th, 2018. The show opens at 11:00 for an 11:15 start and runs until 15:40. Yune will appear at 12:50, and she will run a goods stand afterwards away from the main stage.
Where: Otoyoko, Ueno, Tokyo (map)
Ueno Otoyoko is a typical basement live house close to Ueno station. The station is easy to reach, but is very spread out with many exits. Make sure to use an online map so you don’t get lost when coming out.
Tickets: 2600 yen if you make a reservation, 3100 yen on the door. Either way you must also buy one drink ticket on the door (500 yen).
You can make a reservation to save money and help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
On the door say “sakurai yuune” and your name to get the discount.
August 5th – Akiba Daisuki! Festival
The Akiba Daisuki! festival is a free event that showcases the world of Akihabara, from anime to hobby stores, idols to maid cafes.
When: August 5rd, 2018. Yune will be selling goods and taking pictures with fans from 13:00. She will perform a live show at 16:15.
Where: Belle Salle Akihabara (map)
The venue is an event space on the ground floor of a building on the main crossroads in Akihabara. Extremely easy to reach!
Tickets: Free entry, but you can make a reservation to help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
August 10th – Young Man Tokyo
Despite the name, this is an event featuring solo female singers. As it’s an evening event, Yune’s sales and appearance are first.
Where: Red Zone, Ikebukuro, Tokyo (map)
The Red Zone live house is 10-15 minute walk from the main Ikebukuro station, although you could come via Kita-Ikebukuro station if you wish.
When: August 10th, 2018. Doors open at 17:20 for a 18:30 start. Yune will have goods sales straight away from 17:20 until she goes on stage at 18:30 for the first 30 minute set.
Tickets: 2500 yen on the door plus one drink ticket (probably another 500 yen).
You can make a reservation to help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
On the door say “sakurai yuune”.
August 11th – Shinjuku Girl’s Meeting Live
An appearance at the fashionable Shinjuku Loft live house – this is a pretty cool venue – they host the most interesting alternative acts and idols.
Where: Shinjuku Loft, Tokyo (map)
Just around the corner from the famous Godzilla head on the nearby cinema, close to Shinjuku station. It’s easy to overlook the entrance, it’s down some stairs, set back a little on a corner.
When: August 11th, 2018. This is a long event with many idols and units, opening at 13:30 for a 14:00 start. Yune’s appearance is straight away at 14:00. Goods sales will be straight after.
Tickets: 2400 yen with a reservation, or 2900 yen on the door, plus one drink ticket in either case (another 600 yen on the door).
August 18th – Topyell Festival
An all day idol mini-festival in a well-known (but small) venue in easy-to-reach Ikebukuro in Tokyo.
When: August 18th 2018
There will be many acts all day, with Yune singing one set. The show opens at 10:00 for a 10:15 start and Yune will appear before13:00, but her exact time has not been announced yet, this entry will be updated when it is. Yune will head to Yokohama for another event later in the afternoon..
Where: Ruido K3, Ikebukuro, Tokyo (map)
Ruido K3 is a short walk from Ikebukuro station – head for the West exit and keep going West. It’s on a small side street behind the main street. The stage is downstairs, but the goods sales are upstairs. Make sure you hold on to your ticket or show your stamped hand when you go from stage to goods and back again.
Tickets: 2400 yen if you make a reservation, 2900 yen on the door. Either way you must also buy one drink ticket on the door (600 yen).
You can make a reservation to save money and help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, 4. Number of tickets required, then press the button.
On the door say “sakurai yuune” and your name to get the discount.
August 18th – Idol Spotting Vol. 21
Yune will appear at a major idol event in Yokohama along with 13 other idols. There will be goods sales and a chance tomeet Yune. Unusually, goods sales will be *before* Yune’s turn on stage. (Event page in Japanese)
Where: Yokohama O-Site (map)
The O-site venue is in a cinema building quite close to the main station. The entrance and stage is on the third floor (which might mean the second floor to you because in Japan the ground floor is called the first floor). Goods sales are held in the area outside the stage door.
When: August 18th, 2018. The afternoon event will run from 15:45 until 18:45.
Yune will have goods sales from 16:40 – 17:30 outside the stage entrance (location C2). Her turn on stage is afterwards at 17:45.
After the end of the show, the idols including Yune will be interviewed for an idol live streaming show. Yune will be on with several other idols from 19:00 – 19:30. You can join the audience for this part, but you must pay another fee. Only advisable if you understand Japanese.
Tickets: 1900 yen if you make a reservation, 2400 yen on the door. Either way you must also buy two drink tickets on the door (1000 yen).
You can make a reservation to save money and help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, 4. Number of tickets required, then press the button.
On the door say “sakurai yuune” and your name to get the discount.
August 25th – HappyFull Vol. 4 in Osaka
Yune’s second road trip to Osaka. Yune will sing a fairly long set in a central livehouse with several other well know Osaka idols. There will be goods sales and a meet/greet afterwards.
Where: Umeda Always (map)
When: August 25th, 2018. Yune’s performance will be from 12:30, and she will host goods sales from 13:00. Other idols will play until 16:00.
Tickets: 2500 yen if you make a reservation, 2800 yen on the door. Either way you must also buy one drink ticket on the door (500 yen or so).
You can make a reservation to save money and help Yune here.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, 4. Number of tickets required, then press the button.
On the door say “sakurai yuune” and your name to get the discount.
August 25th – Osaka Photoshoot
Yune will hold a photoshoot in Osaka. Yune is an experienced fashion model so these events are popular since you are sure to get professional quality shots.
When: August 25th 2018, 15:30 – 17:30
Where: InnocentStudio Osaka (map), only reservation lottery winners can attend.
Tickets: 6000 yen paid on the door. Only 15 people can attend, chosen by lottery – apply using this reservation form before the 20th August.
After selecting the number of tickets required, on the next page enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
You will get a reply to your lottery entry, but that isn’t a winning confirmation. After 20th August there will be a lottery to pick the 15 people who can go. If you get a winning lottery email on or after 20th August then you can attend. If you don’t get an email then you cannot go. Translate the emails in google translate to make sure you know what they say.
Please don’t apply if you might not be able to make it because Yune must pay for the studio in advance.
Photoshoot notes: Yune will wear fashionable clothes, dresses etc. You will share shooting time with the other photographers, follow their lead and the directions of the staff on the day. When you are shooting Yune you can direct her how to pose but don’t ask for anything inappropriate and never touch the models (applies to all photoshoots, but especially important with children of course). If your Japanese is weak, then doing the pose yourself is the best way to go. Yune is experienced enough to adapt what you do into a good pose!
August 26th – Tokyo Idol Theatre – Two Lives
Yune has two events at the prestigious Tokyo Idol Theatre on this day. The first is for young solo singers. Some of the singers are from idol units, others are solo specialists like Yune. The second event is a solo event for Yune only – a dedicated mini event with a longer than usual setlist.
Young Solo Singers Event
The first event has short sets from 14 different singers. The doors open at 12:40 for a 12:50 start. The show ends at 14:00 and at 14:10 goods sales will be held in the area outside the stage. You will be able to meet and get a picture with Yune and the other performers.
Yune’s Solo Event
Yune’s stage opens at 16:20, and ends at 16:55. Afterwards, from 17:00 goods sales will be held in the area outside the stage. You will be able to meet and get a picture with Yune.
Where: Shidax Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo (map)
The Shidax Culture Hall is in a distinctive building very close to the famous Tower Records in Shibuya (on the opposite side of the road). The venue location is on the 8th floor. Exiting the elevator, the hall entrance is to your left. The area in front of and beyond the entrance is used for goods sales.
Tickets: There are no reservations for this event. However, you can buy advance tickets for Yune’s show, or any of the other idols in the same venue that day from livepocket (wait and it will convert to English). Note that Yune’s name comes up as “Yuson Sakurai” in the translation. Each show is 1000 yen. You can also buy front row seats or an all day pass (called an “A ticket”). First sale tickets are awarded by lottery, “secondary sales” will occur if the lottery sales don’t run out (get one of these if you don’t get an email confirming you won in the first sales). It’s a bit confusing but the hall doesn’t usually get full so you will not have a problem getting an ordinary ticket.
Each ticket has an “admission number” allocated at random and when the show starts they will call out numbers in order and you enter when your number comes up. If you don’t know Japanese, you will need to ask for help.
If the shows don’t sell out, you can buy a ticket on the door at the same price of 1000 yen. People who buy on the door must wait until the end to enter, they will say “toujitsuken no kata” (day ticket people) when it is your turn.
You can take pictures and movies in Yune’s event. You cannot use flash, and must stand at the back if you want to use a tripod. Other events have different rules, translate the lineup page for details.
Reservations
Most of the event descriptions above have a reservation link. Please use the correct one to help Yune and sometimes to save money. It is a simple form: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email address, 4. Number of tickets required, then press the button.
Make the reservation at least 24 hours in advance. On the door say “Sakurai Yuune” and your name and then you will get the discounted rate if there is one. If you don’t have a reservation, say “tou-jitsu-ken” and “Sakurai Yuune”, to get a day ticket. Note that re-entry (leaving and coming back) is only allowed at venues where they stamp your hand or give you a wristband.
