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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

Overseas Bands Playing Tokyo Live Houses, Late October–November 2026

Texas Is The Reason, Touché Amoré with envy, Giants' Chair, Shiner, Slow Mass, Total Chaos and more: every touring overseas band on Tokyo live-house calendars from October 20 to November 30, 2026, with dates, venues and bills.

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