My AKB48 Blog...Chuo Dori

Latest Blog Updates...

Iwasa Misaki Dinner Show Live at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (2017/10/27)
(A lovely meal, a gorgeous hotel, and a wonderful Wasamin performance)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4418

Iwasa Misaki Live at Ginza Enka Matsuri, plus 3rd Concert DVD/Blu-Ray Release Festivities (2017/10/24-25)
(Wasamin's 6th time being invited to this event, plus it was furage day for her new concert DVD!)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4409

 

A bunch of new writeups from this past weekend!!!

Iwasa Misaki Live at Hama-Matsuri, Hamamatsucho (with Hayabusa & Minyo Girls) 2017/11/03
(Wasamin singing in front of a festival crowd. Meanwhile, I am playing grab-ass with Minyo Girls)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4455

A Theater Win! Team 4 "Yume wo Shinaseru Waki ni Ikanai" Live at the Donki; Chiba Erii's Birthday Show! (2017/11/06)
I managed to get into Erii-chan's birthday show via cancel machi. Fun tiems ensue)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4466

AKB48-Group 49th Single #Sukinanda Individual Handshake Event at Pacifico Yokohama (2017/11/04)
(The first of two days of selfie-taking, card-signing, and flirting with Yuka-chan)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4479

AKB48-Group 49th Single #Sukinanda Individual Handshake Event at Pacifico Yokohama (2017/11/05)
(For Sunday I had more tickets, which meant more fun, and even sorer feet!)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4486

 

Three new blog posts...

16th Gen. 'Let's Go Kenkyuusei Stage' 4pm Show (11/19)
Another Cancel Machi, and I get in by the skin of my teeth.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4532

The Wasamin Weekend Enka Shop Tour (11/18-19)
Misaki-chan does four mini-live events, three of them close to my apartment.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4544

Iwasa Misaki Monthly Challenge Campaign at Shinseido Kashiwa (11/15)
I have a rare opportunity to see Wasamin's monthly event, which is always a lot of fun.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4525

 

Newest blog posts up...

The SKE/NMB/HKT Handshake Extravaganza at Makuhari Messe (2017/11/23)
Lots of HKT tickets, a few SKE tickets, and HKT48's 6th Anniversary Pre-festivities.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4553

Iwasa Misaki Acoustic 'Love Live' Concert at Hamamatsucho Cultural Hall (2017/11/26)
Wasamin making this intimate solo concert a twice-yearly tradition. This time we get two shows, and a cool soccer jersey!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4572

OIDEMASE!! ~Gokuraku~ FES☆TIVE New Release Events (2017/11/27-28)
Warm reunion as FES☆TIVE tour around Tokyo promoting another single; It's the first time I have seen them in almost five months.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4587

Minyo Girls Solo 'Countdown Live' at Hamamatsucho Cultural Hall (2017/11/25)
Wasamin's kouhai, Minyo Girls count down their top ten most popular songs as part of this Nagara Pro/Cultural Broadcasting Concert Series.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4599

 

Latest Blog Posts...

AKB48-Group 11-Gatsu no Anklet Individual Handshake Event at Makuhari Messe (2018/01/07)
I trudge through a long day of handshakes, 1-shots, and New Year's Cards
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4654

HKT48 10th Single, NGT48 2nd Single, AKB48 49th-50th Single Events at Makuhari Messe (2018/01/06)
I go event-hopping from one group to the other, although I managed to avoid The Idolmaster event next door.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4667

Iwasa Misaki Fan Club Holiday Lunch Cruise (2017/12/09)
This is coming a little late, but it was an amazing experience. Lunch with Wasamin on a boat!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4625

 

Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

Iwasa Misaki 7th Single Reservation Events, Part One (2018/01/10-11)
I follow Wasamin around from Asakusa, to Jujo, to Ikebukuro
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4674

Iwasa Misaki 7th Single Reservation Events, Part Two (2018/01/12-14)
We start in a tiny shop in Nakano, then go to Shinjuku, and finally a big bash at Sunshine City
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4697

Minyo Girls (with Hayabusa) Live in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture (2018/01/13)
I really wanted to get a hold of their 4th EP, so I trekked on out to Northern Saitama to see the Minyos
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4682

 

A little cross-promotion...

My good friend DLJ and I had a nice little discussion, which was recorded for the New School Kaidan YouTube Channel.


if the video does not show watch the video here

We talk about living in Japan, Wasamin events, Minyo Girls, and "The State of AKB." Oh, and a clarification. The SKE member who I asked if I was scary was Sugawara Maya.

 

Blog updates...

Minyo Girls' Challenge Stage Vol. 3 at Yokohama O-Site (2018/01/21)
Great show, new songs, and after the show I meet some of the members' parents
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4712

Wasamin Pre-concert Party & AKB48-Group Handshakes at Pacifico Yokohama (2018/02/03)
I attend the "Ichigo Bonus" Wasamin Party in Kudanshita, take a nice 2-shot, then run out to Yokohama to see Akiyoshi and Kaotan
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4737

Iwasa Misaki 4th Concert at Ebisu Garden Hall (2018/02/04)
Wasamin's big concert is a rousing success. Plus, I meet with her a few days later in Odaiba to discuss the show
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4743

 

Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

A Wasamin Weekend Part 1: 7th Single Preorder Event in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture (2018/02/17)
I head to outer Chiba to hear Wasamin perform her new single, and get ready for the big Sunday concert!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4781

A Wasamin Weekend Part 2: Nagara Group Enka Matsuri at NHK Hall (2018/02/18)
Misaki-chan performs alongside some major Enka heavyweights. I got to meet Kiyoshi too! (plus a few Wasa-news updates)
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4788

Itano Tomomi 10th Single "Just as I Am" and "Forever" PB Pre-order Event at Lalaport Toyosu (2018/02/10)
After hearing her new single, I head out to her first promotional mini-live to get a copy of the CD and say hello to Tomo
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4773

 

Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

AKB48-Group 50th Single Handshake Event at Makuhari Messe (2018/03/03)
Met my top five girls, and won a lot of prizes. Fun tiems
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4825

Minyo Girls Live 'Dream Paradise' Solo Concert at Asakusa Gold Sounds (2018/02/25)
The Mingaru solo shows are a lot of fun. Plus, the group made some very big announcements!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4807

Iwasa Misaki 7th Single Release Week Festivities (2018/02/27-28)
Wasamin holds an exciting press event at Osaki Gate City, and I finally get my Happi Coat signed!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4793

Iwasa Misaki 7th Single Release Week FINAL in Western Tokyo (2018/03/04)
One last big event for the week, and the fans try to help Wasamin nail down a good spot on the Oricon weekly chart.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4836

 

Thank you for reading. Yes, sometimes it is hard for me to believe that some of these experiences I have posted about happened 10 years ago. In fact, it was almost 9 years ago to the day that I first encountered Wasamin. She and I have been friends for a long time. Even Kaotan, at a recent event, mentioned that we have known each other for a long time.

Sometimes I read some of those old posts, and I can't believe what an insufferable noob I was back then.

 

Blog updates....

Horipro "Thursday FES ~Spring Song Battle~" at Tokyo Diver City (March 15th)
Ranran, Myao, Ogiyuka, Harukyan, Kasai, Tomochin, Iwata, MaiMai, and of course my original oshi Meetan LIVE!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4870

SKE48 National Handshake Event at Yokohama Arena (March 18th)
It felt like a big concert! Including Kaotan and Tani, I met 19 members, including the adorable 3rd gen draftees
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4865

Iwasa Misaki Mini-Live in Ebina, and a funny little story (March 10th)
Basically a mini-live event report, and a few days earlier a mysterious Wasamin tweet about me?
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4844

Mizumori Kaori Mini-Live Release Event in Asakusa (March 11th)
I just happened to be in Asakusa, and stumbled upon an event by one of Wasamin's senpai. She had a cute Wasamin story for me too.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4853

 

Latest Blog Posts...

FES☆TIVE One-Man Live at TwinBox Akihabara (March 19th)
I wanted to check them out one last time before the triple graduation, two-thirds of the original group is now gone.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4892

Minyo Girls One-Man Live at Asakusa Gold Sounds (March 25th)
Another graduation, and an emotional one at that. The Mingaru lose two original members, including their Shamisen player.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4898

Hisashiburi CLEARS, Hisashiburi KissBee! (March 26th-29th)
I hadn't seen Tokyo CLEARS or KissBee in quite a while, so it was time to catch up with Rion and Misaki.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4916

 

Latest Blog Updates....

A Weekend at Saitama Super Arena (2018/03/31-04/01)
I attend both the HKT48 show, and the AKB matinee. I also include a little rant about the ticket center, FWIW.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4947

AKB48-Group 9th Album Shamekai event at Makuhari Messe (2018/04/08)
I take pics with some familiar faces, and get the inside scoop on Akiyoshi's broken foot
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4935

 

The latest Chuo Dori updates...

Nagara Group Enka Festival at Itabashi Cultural Hall (April 18th)
Wasamin and the Nagara Pro gang come to my neighborhood to put on a great show, and I get made fun of by everyone!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4990

HKT48 1st Album Shamekai Event & Iwasa Misaki 7th Single Cheki Event (April 15th)
I head to Central Tokyo to take interesting 2-shots with HKT, then run over to Gotanda for Chekis with Wasamin.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4982

SKE48 22nd Single Handshake Event at Met Life Dome (April 14th)
Handshake event on a baseball field? FUN! Although I think this is how I caught my bad cold, as Kaotan predicted!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=4967

 

Latest Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

Iwasa Misaki Challenge Stage at Shinseido Kashiwa (2018/05/01)
It's rare that I get a chance to see Wasamin's monthly 'Challenge Stage' where she debuts a new cover song
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5004

Iwasa Misaki Mini-Live and Concert DV Preorder Event at Elumi-Konosu Mall, Saitama Prefecture (2018/05/04)
My first of two trips to Saitama to see Wasamin perform
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5014

Iwasa Misaki Mini-Live and Concert DVD Preorder Event at Aeon Town Kamisato (2018/05/06)
Part one of a 2-post, 2-group doubleheader, I make the long trip to northern Saitama Prefecture to see Wasamin and Minyo Girls
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5020

Minyo Girls 1st Single Mini-Live Preorder Event at Aeon Town Kamisato (2018/05/06)
Part two of my doubleheader post on the day's events in Kamisato. I get to see the Minyo's new costumes, and their brand new Shamisen player
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5025

The KissBee/FES☆TIVE Mini-Live Doubleheader at Tower Records Shibuya (2018/05/08)
Two idol groups I love appear back to back in Shibuya. I get a hold of KissBee's new album, and meet FES☆TIVE's brand new members.
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5037

 

Latest Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

The Iwasa Misaki Fan Club Bus Tour to Shizuoka (2018/05/16)
Wanna know why being a Wasamin fan is so awesome? Look no further than this post
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5077

AKB48 9th Album Shamekai Event at Pacifico Yokohama (2018/05/13)
A couple of first-time 2-shots for me, and I finally win the cheki prize...twice!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5066

Tokyo CLEAR'S One-Man Live, Sawabe Rion Seitensai at Shibuya Club Glad (2018/05/12)
I finally make it to one of sexy Riochi's birthday lives, and it was a great show!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5059

 

Latest Chuo Dori Blog Updates...

NGT48 3rd Single Zenkoku Handshake Event at Makuhari Messe (2018/05/19)
I got dragged to the event, caught an autographed ball, and found my favorite NGT member!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5113

HKT48 1st Album Shamekai Event at TOC Gotanda Messe (2018/05/20)
2nd round of HK2-shots. Double-Akiyoshi, 1st time shamekai with Mio, and a really weird choice of venue
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5121

Iwasa Misaki Live on NHK's Utacon (2018/05/22)
I score a ticket for the live TV broadcast, which features Wasamin, E-Girls, and a few 80's idols
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5133

AKB48 Idol Shugyou Chuu! Live Theater Stage (2018/05/23)
My theater win drought finally ends. I get a front row seat, and fall in love with Ranchan!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5145

and an encore mention because it was such an incredible experience...

The Iwasa Misaki Fan Club Bus Tour to Shizuoka (2018/05/16)
Wanna know why being a Wasamin fan is so awesome? Look no further than this post...I mean it!
http://www.intlwota.com/chuodori/?p=5077