What this is
A live music event at Hachioji MATCH VOX featuring Dentouno Issenmatsu, a Japanese artist whose name translates roughly to 'A Thousand Pines of the Electric Lamp' — suggesting an atmospheric, poetic sensibility. The title 'First Flash' implies this may be an inaugural or season-opening concert. Hachioji MATCH VOX is a small live house in the western Tokyo suburb of Hachioji, known for hosting indie and alternative Japanese acts in an intimate setting.
Who should go
Fans of Japanese indie music and small live house culture will feel at home here. Those staying in central Tokyo should factor in the 40-minute train ride to Hachioji.
Good to know
Tickets are likely sold via eplus.jp or pia.jp — both accept foreign credit cards, and convenience store pickup at Lawson or FamilyMart is the most reliable option for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Hachioji MATCH VOX is a compact live house with a capacity of a few hundred at most, typically all-standing with a bar area. Arrive at least 30 minutes before doors open as smaller venues can fill quickly and there is usually no reserved seating. Cash is recommended for drinks and merchandise at the venue. Non-Japanese speakers should note that staff communication at smaller Hachioji venues is likely Japanese-only.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.