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Deep Dives on Live Music in Japan

Band profiles, venue guides, scene reports, and practical advice from 15 years inside Japan's metal, punk, and hardcore underground.

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Oct 14, 2026By Matt Ketchum

How to Get Advance Tickets at a Tokyo Live House (取り置き, Explained)

Most underground shows in Tokyo don't sell tickets the way you're used to. How the advance list (取り置き) works, the four ways shows sell tickets, what to write to a venue or band in Japanese, and what happens at the door.

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