Category Archives: Music

Oasis Fever Hits Japan As Rock ‘N’ Roll Stars Liam & Noel Return To Tokyo

Posted on October 29, 2025 by tokyofox

Ever since Oasis split in 2009 both Gallagher brothers have been pretty much constantly asked in all interviews about a reunion. Many people were pining for it, and you’d probably expect that someone like me who saw them multiple times … Continue reading →

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My First Time To See British Band Muse Play Live In 19 Years!

Posted on September 30, 2025 by tokyofox

Throughout much of the 1990s I took note of pretty much every band or artist that appeared on the cover of the NME or Melody Maker music publications in the UK. If I wasn’t aware of them already then I’d … Continue reading →

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All-White On The Night As Guitar-Hero Jack Rocks Out In Tokyo!

Posted on March 18, 2025 by tokyofox

Just three nights after seeing Kylie, we were at another concert but this one couldn’t have been more constrasting in style! It was back to more regular and comfortable territory for me as my wife and I went to Toyosu … Continue reading →

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Kylie Minogue Performs Live In Japan For The 1st Time In 14 Years & I Was There For It!

Posted on March 14, 2025 by tokyofox

Over the last few decades I’ve seen around 150 live music performances (mainly thanks to seeing multiple acts at UK summer festivals) but very, very few of them have involved pop groups or singers. Whilst I have seen the likes … Continue reading →

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Getting In The Mood For The Oasis Reunion At The Band’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition In Tokyo

Posted on November 30, 2024 by tokyofox

The recent announcement of Oasis reforming for a world tour has got many old and new fans of the Manchester band very excited. News in August of the Gallagher brothers reforming the band for a UK tour was followed by … Continue reading →

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My First Time To See The New-Look Kasabian Live In Concert

Posted on October 10, 2024 by tokyofox

Replacing band members like guitarists, bassists or drummers is quite common in the music business and can often be done with minimal fuss and disruption to their look and sound. However, switching the lead singer is a different thing all … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Dating In Japan With My Wife Who Really Was Still Completely Unaware Of The Task At Hand! (S03E06: Review)

Posted on February 9, 2024 by tokyofox

  The third and final season of this dating challenge wrapped late last year in December after about 12 months of working our way through the alphabet. This series is one that probably looks quite fun and exciting from the … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Dating In Japan With My Wife Who Really Was Still Completely Unaware Of The Task At Hand! (S03E04: P-T)

Posted on December 7, 2023 by tokyofox

  Seasons one and two (as well as the prequel season zero) of alphabet dating certainly pushed the boundaries of what a “date” is, and that continues in season three with even more tenuous examples for each letter of the … Continue reading →

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My First Time To See Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Live In Concert

Posted on December 4, 2023 by tokyofox

It’s quite hard to believe that Oasis split up nearly 15 years ago. The Gallagher brothers went their separate ways but forever live (or should that be ‘Live forever‘!) in the shadows of that band despite their subsequent successes. Their … Continue reading →

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Manic Street Preachers & Suede Roll Back The Years With Co-Headline Dates In Tokyo

Posted on November 21, 2023 by tokyofox

Just over 24 years ago the V99 music festival in the UK was headlined by Suede and Manic Street Preachers. It is still one of the best line-ups I’ve ever seen and was a very memorable weekend for me in … Continue reading →

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