Updated: Times for the 29th added
Yune has a full schedule for the Christmas season. There will be more events announced soon. Check back for details.
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December 1st – Top Yell Festival
An two-part live event in a well-known live house in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. With lots of idols appearing, this small venue will be very lively.
When: December 1st, 2018. The event starts at 10:30 and Yune’s set will be at 12:00. Straight afterwards she will run goods sales in the upstairs space. There are several other well known junior idols appearing, so arrive early, or come back after Yune’s goods to see more. Full timetable (Japanese)
Where: Ruido K3, Ikebukuro, Tokyo (map).
Head out of the west entrance of Ikebukuro station and it is a 10 minute walk further west. It’s on a back street just away from the main road. The live house is in the basement, but the goods area is on the 2nd or 3rd floor. When moving between the areas you must show your ticket or stamped hand to the cashier to pass.
Tickets: 2400 yen with a reservation, 2900 yen on the door. An extra 600 yen on the door in either case for a drink ticket.
Help Yune and get the discounted rate by making a reservation for the event.
December 2nd – Girls Stargate Next, Vol. 146
A morning event close to central Shinjuku. A wide range of idols in this event would make it an ideal introduction to the underground idol scene.
When: December 2nd, 2018. The event starts at 09:45 and Yune’s set will be at 10:25. Later, at 11:30, she will run goods sales for about 45 minutes, where you can buy her CDs, or get your photograph taken with her. Full timetable (Japanese).
Yune will perform a second live this day – see below.
Where: Shinjuku Red Nose, Tokyo (map).
The Red Nose venue is also called Ruido K4 and that is what you will see on the sign at the entrance, which is to the right of a Seven Eleven store.
Tickets: 1500 yen with a reservation, 2000 yen on the door. An extra 500-600 yen on the door in either case for a drink ticket. You can help Yune and get the discounted rate by making a reservation for this event.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
December 2nd – NEO Fes Mini!!! Vol. 25
After her morning event, Yune heads to mid-town for another live show at the nicely spacious Pony Canyon venue. There are some fairly well known units in this event, hopefully that will help Yune attract some new fans.
When: December 2nd, 2018. The event starts at 11:00 and Yune’s set will be at 16:15. Straight afterwards she will run goods sales in the room off to the right of the stage, where you can get photographs taken with her etc. Full timetable (Japanese).
Yune will be sharing merch sales with her good friend Mirei, who will be on stage right before her.
Where: Pony Canyon, Tokyo (map).
The live will be held in the ground floor “event space” of a media company called Pony Canyon. It’s at a main crossroads near Toranomon station.
Tickets: 3000 yen with a reservation, 3500 yen on the door. An extra 500-600 yen on the door in either case for a drink ticket. You can help Yune and get the discounted rate by making a reservation for this event.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
December 9th – Mighty Idol Festival Vol. 33
A two part event near Shinjuku with a good variety of idols. Yune will appear in the second afternoon part.
When: December 9th, 2018. The event starts at 10:00 and Yune will be on stage at 13:30. Straight afterwards she will run goods sales in the area before the entrance of the stage, where you can meet her and get a photograph etc. Full timetable (Japanese).
There will be a net-streaming talk show recorded between the two parts, but Yune will not appear.
Where: S.U.B Tokyo (map).
Very close to Shinjuku, but a little tricky to get to. Go to Nakanosakuei metro station on the Maronouchi line (watch out, this line has several sectors and can be confusing, make sure you are on the line that goes to Nakanosakuei). Head to the exit 1 escalator, then turn right down the street and walk about 5 minutes. It’s on the right up a few stairs. Go down into the venue and through the goods space to get to the stage door.
Tickets: If you arrive before 13:00 to see some of the morning performances it costs 2400 yen with a reservation, 2900 yen on the door. If you arrive after 13:00 for Yune, it is 400 yen cheaper. Check the timetable to see how you many performers you want to see. Regardless you must pay an extra 500-600 yen on the door for a drink ticket.
You can help Yune and get the discounted rate by making a reservation for this event.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
December 16th – “Let me be an Idol” public broadcast
Yune will guest on a regular underground idol net broadcast. Line-up for the programme (Japanese).
When: December 16th, 2018. 18:00 – 19:00
Where: Village Nishiazabu, Halle’s Mouth (map).
This is a small office/studio on a back street near Roppongi. It does not look like a studio or venue from outside, see the map for the exact outside view of the building. The office entrance at the back left of the inside car park. Look for signs directing to the event floor.
Tickets: 2000 yen. Buy tickets on this page. It’s a bit challenging – you will need google translate in Chrome to help. You must enter a Japanese address but you can enter a hotel address and telephone number. However, do use your own email address. Select “Convenience Store Payment” because foreign cards are rarely accepted. You will get an email with the numbers that you need to enter into a convenience store machine to pick up the ticket (you pay at the store, the clerk might be able to help you if it’s quiet). You can also make a reservation for this event using this form, but it’s not clear if you can buy day tickets. Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
December 23rd – Sachi-Momo/Happy Star Cherries – Festive Live
A group of Junior idol friends, including Yune, will host a live party for the festive season. These girls all know each other and they have great fans so it promises to be a fun and friendly event for everyone and anyone. There’s a bit of a sad story behind this event: headline girl, Sachi, is quite ill in hospital and won’t be able to attend but will send a video message. Get well soon Sachi!
When: December 23rd, 2018. The event opens at 10:30 for an 11:00 start. Yune opens the event from 11:00 until 11:30 and will return for a talk corner, collaboration song and mini photoshoot at 12:40 onwards. Afterwards there will be goods sales too, where you can meet the girls and get your photograph taken with them.
Where: K&M Music, Shinjuku Store (map).
A short walk from Higashi-Shinjuku station. It’s a fairly plain building, so look out for the folding sign outside advertising the event.
Tickets: 3000 yen with a reservation, 3500 yen on the door. In addition 500-600 yen for a drink ticket on the door.
You can help Yune and get the discounted rate by making a reservation for this event.
Just enter: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email Address, then press the button.
December 23rd – Idol Best Singer Contest
A free event aiming to find the most skillful singer in the world of idols. Yune has entered and will be one of the youngest competitors! There will be some tough competition. Yune said of the contest, “I don’t mind about the result, I will just sing from my heart.”
When: December 23rd, 2018. The event lasts all day, with the entrants arranged into qualifying blocks of 1 hour. Yune is in Block G, which runs from 17:00 – 18:00. If she qualifies (top two singers in each block) she will go into the finals, which run from 19:00. The awards ceremony will be at about 21:00
Where: Hokutopia (map)
A large complex right next to Ojiekimae station in North Tokyo. Use exit 5 from the station. The venue is the large 400-seat Ouji Tsustuji Hall on the 2F.
Tickets: Reservations are not required and entry costs 3000 yen. Given the length of the event, you can probably leave and re-enter (wristband or stamp).
December 29th – Live Plus at Shibuya Glad
Yune finishes off the year with a morning live at one of the central livehouses in Shibuya. A number of cool idols in this show, so worth a visit.
When: December 29th, 2018. The event opens at 11:00 for an 11:20 start. Yune’s stage appearance is at 12:05, there there is a short gap before her meet and greet at 13:00 – 14:00. Official event page and line-up (Japanese).
Where: Shibuya Glad (map).
This is one of a cluster of venues in central Shibuya. Make sure you go to the correct venue, there may be other lines of people for events in the other places. It’s right on a corner with the Glad logo above.
Tickets: 1500 yen in advance, 2000 yen on the door. In addition 600 yen for a drink ticket on the door.
There are no reservations for this event. You can buy advance tickets here. You will need to register on the site, use Chrome and enable translation to help.
Reservations
Some events have a reservation link. Use the correct one to help Yune and sometimes to save money. It is a straightforward form: 1. Family name, 2. Given name (first name), 3. Email address, and sometimes 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 cheap 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.