Concert in Tokyo, Japan on November 25

It has been almost nine years since a-ha’s last concerts in Japan, and we’re very pleased to announce that a-ha will return to Japan for one live show on November 25 at JCB Hall! Tickets go on sale on October 3 at 10:00am.

Helpful Links:

Event Info: Creativeman website
Venue Information: Tokyo JCB Hall | Hall Map | Access information
Tickets: Ticket Pia | CN Play Guide | Lawson Ticket | e+

There will be a ticket presale on Ticket JCB (JCB card required) from September 19 – 23.

Looking back…

a-ha kicked off their fall 2000 ‘Minor Earth Major Sky’ tour in Osaka, Japan, and played seven concerts in six Japanese cities. The response from the Japanese audience was very enthusiastic, and set the tone for a hugely successful ‘comeback’ tour.

On stage during production rehearsals in Osaka, Japan (November 8, 2000)

Related a-ha.com Links

• Minor Earth Major Sky Tour report from Japan:Follow a-ha on their first tour for seven years.
• a-ha in the media – May 2002 (part IV):From April 29 until May 3, Morten was in Japan, where he travelled the country to promote ‘Lifelines’. He joined a ‘talk and handshake’ event at the Yamano Music Shop in Tokyo and did a lot of interviews, most of which were aired or published during the Month of May. Here are the most interesting interviews as well as a complete overview of where the a-ha singer made an ‘acte de presence.’
• Web diary entry November 9, 2000:On November 8, a-ha played their first live concert since June 1994. Place to be: the Kosei Nenkin Hall in Osaka, Japan. But before heading off for the Land of the Rising Sun, they had an appointment in Munich, Germany. Ylva Neumann reports in this diary entry. Includes photos. (Japanese translation)
• Web diary entry November 11, 2000 ay 4 on the “Minor Earth | Major Tour” through Japan, and Ylva Neumann, a-ha´s personal manager; reports in this diary entry that it’s not all work, and the guys are allowed to relax… Includes photo slideshow. (Japanese translation)

Related Media from 2000:

Norway: Glemte teksten i Japan | Konger i Japan

a-ha.com News in Japanese

Much of the news on a-ha.com is also available in Japanese, and you can find the most current news here. Many thanks to the Japanese translation team: Megumi, Mayumi and Mieko!