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Time Out
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
All-female Japanese rock band Scandal is holding a concert in Singapore this September 2025
Before Japanese girl groups like Babymetal, Band-Maid, and Atarashii Gakko were in existence, there was Scandal – a four-member rock group that debuted in 2006. Amidst the primarily saccharine, cutesy outlook of other female idols in the Japanese music industry, this bunch of high school pals stood out with their badassery and broke all stereotypes of what a teen girl group in the scene should sound like. They play their own instruments too – with Mami on guitar, Tomomi on bass, Rina on drums, and Haruna as the lead vocalist. The OG fans would remember the foursome for their iconic black-and-red schoolgirl-like stage outfits back in their earlier days. Now in their mid-30s, they sport a more cleaned-up aesthetic alongside more masterful vocals – but with no lack of the same attitude they've come to be known and loved for. Scandal is known for hits like Harukaze, which was featured in anime Bleach; Shunkan Sentimental (瞬間センチメンタル) which was the soundtrack for Fullmetal Alchemist; and Yoake No Ryuuseigun (夜明けの流星群) for a Pokémon movie. As for non-anime-related tunes, Scandal Baby; Awanaitsumorino, Genkidene (会わないつもりの、元気でね); and Departure are among the extensive collection of power-packed earworms across their 11-album discography. As part of their 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025, the J-rock quartet will be performing at The Star Theatre in Singapore on September 13, 2025, a Saturday evening. Prices for tickets start from $118, and go up to $228 for VIP packages with a meet and greet. Read on for all the details on Scandal's concert in Singapore, including how to buy tickets, ticket prices, the opening act, seating map and more. When is Scandal's concert in Singapore this 2025? All-female J-rock band Scandal will be performing in Singapore on September 13, 2025. The show starts at 6.30pm and will last for approximately 3 hours, with a 20-minute interval in the middle. Doors open at 5.30pm, and you're advised to reach the venue with enough buffer time before the start of the performance. Where will Scandal's show in Singapore be held? The 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 concert in Singapore will be held at The Star Performing Arts Centre at The Star Theatre, a fully seated venue. What are ticket prices for Scandal's 2025 concert in Singapore like? There are three ticket pricing tiers to choose from: Cat 1: $118 Cat 2: $148 VIP meet and greet package: $228 These prices exclude a $4 booking fee that will be applied to each ticket. How to buy tickets for Scandal's concert in Singapore? Ticket for the 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 show in Singapore can be purchased via Sistic's website or via Sistic's telephone hotline at 63485555. Do note that ticket sales will only open at 10am on June 20 2025, Friday – make sure you set a reminder on your phone to avoid missing out. What does the Scandal concert VIP meet and greet package include? Each $228 VIP package for Scandal's 2025 performance in Singapore includes the following: VIP ticket in the first five rows of the venue A post-concert photo with Scandal, in a group of five fans Limited-edition autographed postcard Priority access to concert merchandise purchases Scandal 2025 Singapore concert seat map The seating map for Scandal's concert in Singapore in September 2025 can be found below: Who is the opening act for Scandal's Singapore concert in September 2025? Before Scandal takes the stage, the show will open with a short set by Japanese artiste Li-sa-X and her band Koiai – a relatively new female group formed in 2022 which includes Hazuki from Nemophila on guitar, and drummer Kanade Sato. The trio will play their song A New Picture, along with familiar soundtracks from animes like Naruto, Demon Slayer, Bocchi The Rock!, and Chainsaw Man. Li-sa-X is not to be confused with Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, a popular soloist.
Yomiuri Shimbun
a day ago
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan Railway, Logistics Firms Launch Luggage Services for Tourists One after Another
The Yomiuri Shimbun A Tokyo Metlocker PLUS is seen in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, in May. More railway and logistics companies are offering luggage storage services. As this allows foreign visitors to go sightseeing and shopping without having to carry heavy luggage, this is expected to boost demand and alleviate congestion caused by bulky luggage taking up space on trains and at tourist spots. In May, Tokyo Metro Co. introduced the Tokyo Metlocker PLUS at Oshiage Station, which is directly connected to Tokyo Skytree, in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. The locker stores and delivers luggage to hotels by 7 p.m. the same day if received by 2 p.m. The subway company plans to set up Metlockers at 20 stations by the end of the year. 'The service not only improves convenience for tourists, but also helps reduce congestion on trains,' a Tokyo Metro spokesperson said. East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) and Seibu Railway Co. have been offering similar services with their coin lockers since September. Also in May, Yamato Transport Co. started a service that allows foreign visitors to drop off their souvenirs and luggage at about 40,000 locations in Japan, including convenience stores, and receive them at their homes overseas. The service makes use of smartphones to simplify tasks such as writing addresses and handles the customs procedures on their behalf. It is currently available for Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with plans to expand to Taiwan and elsewhere in the future. Preventing trouble With less luggage, tourists may want to shop more, while luggage-free travel would help alleviate congestions in tourists areas and o trains. Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai), Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Sagawa Express Co. have jointly launched same-day delivery service of bags for guests staying at Mitsui hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, making use of vacant space on Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains. The service is expected to prevent issues such as the overhead racks getting full from large luggage, or reserved storage space being used by people who haven't reserved the space. At the ongoing 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, large luggage is prohibited. To alleviate congestion, luggage storage fees vary based on location, from ¥10,000 per item near the Expo entrance to ¥1,000 at the nearby terminal station. Expanding activities' range The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry's Kinki District Transport Bureau and others conducted a experiment in Kyoto in autumn 2023 and found that over 90% of the travelers who used temporary baggage storage at JR Kyoto Station said their range of activities expanded. A record 36,869,900 foreigners visited Japan in 2024, up 47.1% year-on-year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization's estimated figures. The government has set a target of 60 million visitors by 2030. 'Luggage-free tourism not only reduces the burden on travelers but also offers significant benefits to local residents, such as alleviating congestion,' said Tomomi Nagai, chief analyst for Toray Corporate Business Research, Inc. and specialist in the tourism industry. 'There is still considerable room for developing new services, and more companies may seek to stand out themselves from their competitors in the future.'
