In Japan (Shanimuni Paradise)
Champloo (Solo Space)

Two of our little IW family have landed in Japan and are getting the opportunity to see Hello! Project’s Summer concert.  Solo made the trek out to Nagoya for the first shows, and shares his thoughts on the first ever J-pop show he has ever attended.  Solo had a ball dancing, cheering and dare I say “Wotageing”?  Yeah, the energy is infectious, as is the temptation to buy everything in site when you get to the merchandise tables.  Solo has been bitten by the J-pop bug.  So I guess it’s goodbye savings account, hello return trip!

Tsukiki has just arrived in Tokyo, and has a ticket for the Tokyo show in early August.  But she didn’t waste her time blowing major wads of cash in the first CD shop she set her eyes on.  She shares her purchases, and promises a full review of the show she attends.  I’m not sure how long Tsukiki is going to be in Japan, but it sounds like a nice long vacation!

Oh, and if you haven’t seen the tracklist for the Summer show, Hello! Sayunii has it here, along with a few thoughts on the song selection.  It features plenty of H!P’s current hits, and a couple big surprises!