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XJAPAN.TV
The world's first X JAPAN cell phone TV station opens !!!
(compatible with Docomo/Softbank/AU handsets in Japan)

/now for Japanese only/

What X JAPAN.TV promises (seems to be pay per download as opposed to membership..unless its membership fees + paid content)?

- a 5-30minutes mobile TV show
(UPDATE: This weeks footage is clips taken from the reunion concerts)
- Exclusive footage and purchasable > concert footage, full songs in video and audio format
- ring/message tone clips taken from live footage (e.g. the famous opening member's call is available for the first time, on your cell phone!)

It is unknown whether a similar service will be available in other countries.

© X JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE

Продажа билетов на парижский концерт X Japan отложена до начала октября.

© bercy.fr

1. YOSHIKI Japanese press conference fixed:

Date 2008.09.15 (Mon)
Location: somewhere in Tokyo
Time: 12:00 to 13:00 hours

The announcements include X JAPAN and YOSHIKI produced projects.

- Event is FREE for fans to attend
- There will be a special World Tour start X JAPAN Street Army t-shirt
present from YOSHIKI to 3000 lucky fans
- Fans are encouraged to bring CDs/Concert pamphlets and other goods
that show that they 'Love X JAPAN' (looks like there will be a signing session)

2. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the sale date for the tickets to
the French concert, opening show of the World Tour, is now postponed.
Further details will be announced shortly.

3. YOSHIKI visits fixed:

- 2008.09.15-2008.09.16 – Taiwan
- 2008.09.17 – Hong Kong
- 2008.09.18 – Bangkok
- 2008.09.19b – Korea

4. X JAPAN's official Hong Kong and Thailand website has launched!

www.xjapan.com.hk

www.xjapan.in.th

© X JAPAN Official site

5. YOSHIKI announced concerts in Japan at a few locations within the year:

According to Nikkan Sports article YOSHIKI said that he got the OK to fly, and that he would like to hold a few concerts at different locations in Japan within this year. More details will be announced on Sept.15th, along with an announcement on YOSHIKI's non-music related project(s).

Details: nikkansports.com

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Официальные новости X JAPAN!

1. Назначена дата японской пресс-конференции YOSHIKI:
Дата 2008.09.15 (Понедельник)
Место: где-то в Токио
Время: с 12:00 до 13:00

Сообщения включают также информацию о проектах X JAPAN и YOSHIKI.

- Посещение пресс-конференции для фанатов бесплатно
- 3 000 счастливчикам достанется подарок от YOSHIKI – специальная футболка World Tour start X JAPAN Street Army
- Поклонникам рекомендуется приносить с собой диски, концертные брошюры, и другие вещи, говорящие о том, что они «любят X JAPAN» (похоже состоится автограф сессия)

2. По независящим от нас обстоятельствам, дата начала продажи билетов на французский концерт, открывающий мировой тур, отложена. Подробности последуют в ближайшее время.

3. Определены следующие даты перемещений YOSHIKI:
- 2008.09.15-2008.09.16 – Тайвань
- 2008.09.17 – Гонконг
- 2008.09.18 – Бангкок
- 2008.09.19b – Корея

4. Запущены официальные сайты X JAPAN в Гонконге и Таиланде!

www.xjapan.com.hk

www.xjapan.in.th

© официальный сайт X JAPAN

5. YOSHIKI сообщил, что в этом году состоятся концерты в нескольких районах Японии:
По сообщению Nikkan Sports, YOSHIKI сказал, что теперь, когда он снова может летать, он хотел бы в течение этого года провести несколько концертов в разных регионах Японии. Более подробная информация станет известна 15 сентября, вместе с информацией о не-музыкальных проектах YOSHIKI.

подробности на nikkansports.com

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Details:

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Date: 2008.09.15 (Mon)
Location: Yoyogi National Olympic Plaza Stadium
Time: 12:00 to 13:00 hours
Free admission

Details: Details: oricon.co.jp

© X JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE

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Details: oricon.co.jp

Photos HERE!

yahoo.co.jp.photo

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1. The beginning of the press-conference was delayed because Mr. Hayashi arrived about 40 minutes late.
2. Yoshiki apologized to fans for the concerts cancellations because of his illness.
3. Two future concerts were announced: for Christmas and New Year evening. Venues are a surprise and will be announced later.
4. Yoshiki had already written a new song, very intense, he said.
5. From 16 to 19 September, as part of the promotion of World Tour, Yoshiki gives few interviews in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taiwan and Seoul.

Подробности пресс-конференции:

1. Начало конференции было задержано на 40 минут из-за опоздания мистера Хаяши.
2. Йошики извинился перед поклонниками за отмены концертов по причине его болезни.
3. Были анонсированы два будущих концерта: на Рождество и на Новый год. Места проведения являются сюрпризом и будут объявлены позже.
4. Йошики написал новую песню, очень впечатляющую, по его словам.
5. С 16 по 19 сентября, в рамках продвижения Мирового турне, Йошики даст несколько интервью в Гонконге, Бангкоке, Тайвани и Сеуле.

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According to SANSPO:
- X JAPAN to play at Asia World Expo in HONG KONG Jan.17th 2009;
- X JAPAN now has a 6th member.. though their name is yet to be announced... The 6th member will take on a supporting role. (SUGIZO is looking like the man);
- YOSHIKI said that this world tour could be the last world tour..he doesnt know after all he was out of action for 4months from injury;
- Madison square garden live is still being planned;
- X JAPAN has offers to play in Germany (dates unannounced).

© www.sanspo.com

HERE.

2. Article about YOSHIKI' press conference in Thailand!

www.sanspo.com

Details: World tour dates:

- November 22, 2008: Paris, France, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy;
- December xx, 2008: Japan (?);
- December 31, 2008: Japan (Countdown) (?);
- January 17, 2009: Hong Kong, International Expo Center;
- January 31, 2009: Bangkok, International Stadium SUPACHARASAI;
- February 14, 2009: Taiwan, World Trade Center.

3. Fan-vibeo YOSHIKI's Review in BKK 18.09.08.

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1. Live & countdown live X JAPAN Christmas detailed decision will be announced later.

2. X JAPAN world tour details:

- Bercy multipurpose sportscenter of France 2008/11/22 (Saturday)
(ticket release date: will be announced later)

- Hong Kong 2009/1/17 (Saturday) ASIA WORLD EXPO
(ticket release date: Schedule in the end of October)

- Bangkok 2009/1/31 (Saturday) Supachalasai Stadium (Ticket release
date: Schedule in the beginning of October)

- Taipei World Trade Center of Taipei 2009/2/14 (Saturday) (ticket
release date: will be announced later)

- Gymnasium of Seoul 2009/3/21 (Saturday) (Ticket release date: 11/5)
the 1st in the Olympics park

© X JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE

Location for X Japan’s Count Down Live confirmed!

Date: 2008.12.31(Wednesday)
Place: Akasaka BLITZ (赤坂BLITZ)
Detailed will be announced later.

© X JAPAN Official Site

Details: Akasaka BLITZ (赤坂BLITZ)
Capacity: 1902 people

After a 50,000-seat Tokyo Dome X JAPAN will have live venue countdowns in a small live house. The Akasaka BLITZ have a capacity of 1900 people. But at the concert will be attended by only 1500 people.

YOSHIKI about this strange desigion: "...originally we always was a live house band. So... This is the feeling to return back to the basics..."

Details: headlines.yahoo.co.jp

nikkansports.com

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translation:
The memories still fresh in our mind...This years March Tokyo Dome 3 DAYS performances. Over 100 media outlets in attendance.

Delayed world tour now rescheduled, we give you a taste of the rave reviews
from around the globe:

www.xjapan.ne.jp

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Hall: Saitama Super Arena
Name: X JAPAN with Orchestra

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BARKS

Tour schedule:
- November 22, 2008: Paris, France, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy;
- December 24, 25, 2008: Japan (X JAPAN with Orchestra), Saitama Super Arena; *
- December 31, 2008: Japan (Countdown), Akasaka BLITZ ;
- January 17, 2009: Hong Kong, International Expo Center (ASIA WORLD EXPO);
- January 31, 2009: Bangkok, International Stadium SUPACHARASAI;
- February 14, 2009: Taiwan, Taipei World Trade Center.
- March 21, 2009: Seoul, First Olympic Park Sports Hall

* WARNING! This information is not officially verified by X JAPAN website or management, or X JAPAN members themselves!

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Q: Since Luna Sea you’ve done a lot of collaborations, a lot of work with other people, and I wanted to check in on the current status of some of them. What happened with SKIN?
Sugi: Well of course we’re going to continue.

Q: Have you guys all just been too busy doing other things?
Sugi: Yes, very busy, but all the members want to continue. I don’t know when, maybe next year we can all join again.

Q: Is Yoshiki OK to play again?
Sugi: Of course his physical problem is not small but his mind is very positive.

Q: You played at the X Japan reunion too, right? I know there were plans to do shows in Europe and in America, will you be involved in that?
Sugi: Yes. First, at the end of November we’ll go to Paris, and then maybe at the end of this year we will play in Tokyo. Anyway…my English is good? No problems?

You can read the rest of the interview here

and thanks Metal Banzai for information

from theothereast.com

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/081009/gnj0810090510021-n1.htm

thanks to community.livejournal.com/metalbanzai/

According to news article HERE

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Source - X JAPAN OHP

New Fool's Mate Rock press
Issue: vol. 326, December 2008
Release date: 2008.10.28
Price: 790 YEN (including tax)

some more info: fools-mate
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Статья об X JAPAN и пресс-конференциях Йошики 2008/09/15 (National Yoyogi
Gymnasium Olympics plaza) и 2008/09/24 (Imperial Hotel).

Fool's Mate Rock press
Номер: vol. 326, декабрь 2008
Дата выпуска: 2008.10.28
Цена: 790 иен (включая налог)

дополнительная информация: fools-mate

X JAPAN France live "FINAL ~ to end our pain~" tickets on sale Nov.10th from 12pm!

ticketnet.fr (English & French)
avosbillets.com (English & French)
fnacspectacles.com (French only)

source and credits to: BringXtoeurope posted by Robb (special thanks!)
original source: bercy.fr

UPDATE: Please see the translation of the original
Sanspo news article NOW UP in our Interviews & Translations Section!

Japanese media coverage of the news:

sanspo.com

The official X Japan website(s) have yet to confirm.

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Tomorrow news:

1. Yesterday ticket sale announce has been canceled! But:

X JAPAN Avosbillets.com tells X JAPAN fans to check their website tomorrow !
avosbillets.com updated their site today with a picture of X JAPAN and the comment, in French, of: "Check our website tomorrow at 10am."

The title of the live was announced as "Final - to end our pain."

Check back BringXtoEurope.com tomorrow around 10am for a translation of all the informations!

Regarding the world tour, Barks.jp annouced that Live Nation or AEG will promote X JAPAN's world tour. Both are major promotion agencies that have handled such acts as Madonna, Michael Jackson or U2.

© BringXtoEurope.com

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Details for the concert in France - Start of Tour X JAPAN ~ FINAL world tour to end our pain ~

Date: Saturday, 22 November 2008
Venue: Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy, Paris, France
Date of sale of tickets: 10H (French time) on Monday November 10
Agency tickets: www.avosbillets.com
Email: contact@avosbillets.com
Price: arena (40 euros + commission), stand (50 euros + commission)

© X JAPAN Official French SITE

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Please register until Thursday, 6 November 14h to get your priority code for the sale of 10 November...

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