The classic rock band KISS recently came to Japan and we had the pleasure of seeing their concert in Nagoya. Nagoya was actually the first show of their Japan tour, and Japan was the first stop on their world tour! This was also KISS’s first time in Japan since releasing a single with J-pop group Momoiro Clover Z (often shortened to Momokuro). This collaboration is very unique as the members of KISS are in their 60’s and the members of Momokuro Z are in their teens or early 20’s. The song they produced together is called Samurai Son and the Nagoya concert was the live debut for this song. KISS played 5 concerts in Japan including Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Sendai and Tokyo. Throughout the 10 days they were in Japan, they frequently made TV appearances, including playing the song live with Momokuro Z on Friday night’s Music Station. I was lucky to be able to attend the concert with my mother-in-law and my father, who was visiting Japan with my mother at the time. We were doubly lucky to be able to attend the pre-show photo-op (photo opportunity) and meet the members as well as have professional photos taken. Such an incredible experience! Living in Shiga, we are perfectly situated to attend concerts in either Osaka or Nagoya and we were informed that the Nagoya show would be better, as the venue was smaller and it being the first show of the tour, would be especially good. It was also much less crowded than shows in Osaka or Tokyo. As such, we were able to get good seats, attend the photo-op and hear the live debut of the new single. Fantastic!
Edward, Smith’s School of English Otsu
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