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How does one buy J-rock and Visual Kei concert tickets in Japan? The system is insanely complicated: fan club members often get the first batch, and instead of a Tickermaster-like site, one must brave the frustrating Japanese-only ticket vending machines at the Lawson convenience store…

Once you have the tickets in your hand, there’s still the matter of finding the venue. We circled all over Ikebukuro before being sucked into Black Hole, where Kaya’s band Kaleidoscope was headlining.

Dress: h.NAOTO Frill, from Closet Child
Green “belt”: actually a very long stocking, gifted from Sock Dreams
Crucifix headband: actually a cloth choker, gifted from Limebarb (do you sense a theme here?)
Yellow boots: John Fluevog
Rings: from various little Japanese stores

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My makeup is inspired by Kaya’s “Last Snow” album cover. Whenever I need inspiration, I find it helpful to look at Visual Kei faces and try out some of their techniques.

I experimented with a rounder lip shape and filled it in with little green and purple eye liner pencils. Like Kaya, I extended the eyeshadow past the inner crease of my eye. I added magenta at the top outer corner to make the colors pop.

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Yukiro can’t remember where he got his clothes, but they fit him like a glove! (I’ll post a video tomorrow with our usual “what am I wearing” segment.”)

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Visual Kei bands Lix, Keith and Thomas were also on the bill, but Kaya’s band Kaleidoscope tore down the live house. There will be concert footage in the next post, so you can see Kaya’s manly look and hear his glorious voice!

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Like at many J-rock concert venues, the stage is on the lower level, and the staircase is lined with pretty Visual Kei posters.

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We traded in our drink ticket and flipped through the Visual Kei flyers and magazines, and waited for the former Schwarz Stein vocalist to take the stage… Come back tomorrow for a full review and VIDEO footage of Kaya live!

Are you a Kaya fan? Did you see him perform during his North American tour?

PS: last chance to enter my giveaway contest for a swanky cat scratcher and chair! Simply comment in this blog post to win the grand prize.

Japanese Word of the Day: Jime jime = Damp
Song of the Day: Kaya – Last Snow

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  1. Tara
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:07 am | Permalink

    OHH not as annoying as having to reserve over the internet and you HAVE to have a Japanese address AND a Japanese credit card to reserve at some of the ticket locations. LOL…And don’t forget, depending on how, and when you bought your ticket depends on WHEN you can enter the venue. Lets just say if you bought your ticket day of the show from the venue…your going in LAST! omg…soo annoying!!! So far I have experienced all of this in Japan. Someone should write a manual… :-P

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

      YES the “number” system for who gets to go in first is annoying… BUT at least people don’t have to camp outside the venue overnight, as they do in North America… I guess there’s pros and cons…

      • Tara
        Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:14 pm | Permalink

        There are some shows that Lawsons do not have and you have to go through a different company. But yes i do agree that the number system can be a good and bad and you don’t have to camp out but you do have to wait a long time to get in if your going to a larger show.. Like Akasaka Blitz.

        I my Japanese is OK, and I have problems with the wonderful Lawsons machines…lol. Taht reminds me.. I need to get my tickets for Penicillin and ゴールデンボンバー he he he

  2. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:58 am | Permalink

    kaya is a true performer<3<3

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

      The video turned out really well! I’ll post it tomorrow xo

  3. Tara
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:07 am | Permalink

    OHH not as annoying as having to reserve over the internet and you HAVE to have a Japanese address AND a Japanese credit card to reserve at some of the ticket locations. LOL…And don't forget, depending on how, and when you bought your ticket depends on WHEN you can enter the venue. Lets just say if you bought your ticket day of the show from the venue…your going in LAST! omg…soo annoying!!! So far I have experienced all of this in Japan. Someone should write a manual… :-P

  4. AngryBroomstick
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm | Permalink

    I love your Japanese rings– I was wondering where can I buy a kitty kawaii ring online? Let me know. thanks!

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

      Hi! Ah, it’s actually a white teddy bear… I think I got it in Marui One Shinjuku. It’s a cheap little thing… :)

  5. AngryBroomstick
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm | Permalink

    by the way, I love your orange hair. It looks really great on you.

  6. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:58 am | Permalink

    kaya is a true performer<3<3

  7. Shawn
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm | Permalink

    The Lawson machines arent that bad. I was able to buy tickets for any show I wanted to see when I was living in Tokyo and I do not even read or speak much Japanese

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

      wahhh? We wanted to kill the ticket machines! :P

      • Shawn
        Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm | Permalink

        I take it you do not speak or read much Japanese? I never had a problem buying tickets myself to any venue. I went to Loudpark, Summersonic, Machine Head, and other shows no problems without much Japanese. Guess I got lucky.

        • lacarmina
          Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm | Permalink

          Hahah Yukiro is very good at Japanese! Maybe we’re not very good with Mr. Roboto

          • Shawn
            Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

            Well I am a computer engineer after all. Could be why I can figure out the machines easily.

          • Tara
            Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:34 pm | Permalink

            that could be.. usually I can figure out things pretty easily. Lawsons was a good challenge. :-P

          • Shawn
            Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:38 pm | Permalink

            Ah yes, Good times in Japan trying to figure out stuff. Thats why I moved back to an English speaking country after three years of living in Tokyo.

  8. Lysandra
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm | Permalink

    I wish I KNEW about his North American tour! D:

  9. Naomi
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

    Wow *O* I love the lips make up colours^^
    A very goog combination n_n

  10. Animedancer87
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    That was a really cool makeup idea. I’ve been hearing about Kaya’s new look from a few friends that are huge fans of his–so now you’ve got me really curious. lol.

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

      Hehehe it’s a very enticing Elegant Gothic Aristocrat look! You’ll see it in tomorrow’s video ;)

  11. Maleva
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    kaya…is wonderfulllll….

  12. MoonMaiden90
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    luv ur makeup!

  13. AngryBroomstick
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm | Permalink

    I love your Japanese rings– I was wondering where can I buy a kitty kawaii ring online? Let me know. thanks!

  14. AngryBroomstick
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm | Permalink

    by the way, I love your orange hair. It looks really great on you.

  15. Missa
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 9:01 pm | Permalink

    Kaya is one of the best performers out there, I think. I never got tired of his lives. He just got better and better each time I saw him. I adore that man beyond words. Kaya love!♥

  16. mariesfbayarea
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 12:01 am | Permalink

    oohhh, you look so pretty la carmina. i love your color block lip duo and those cheery patent leather-looking yellow boots with the cool buckles. such a nice multi-hued manicure too. your complexion looks flawless. i’d love to see a video tutorial on your blog, regarding how to get this kind of flawless and poreless look. and also how you apply your eye makeup.

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 30, 2010 at 12:07 am | Permalink

      Make Up Forever Professional HD foundation and powder! And a great camera with no flash, hahaa. (Canon Powershot S90, in my case.) We filmed a makeup video… it’ll come up soon!

  17. Shawn
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm | Permalink

    The Lawson machines arent that bad. I was able to buy tickets for any show I wanted to see when I was living in Tokyo and I do not even read or speak much Japanese

  18. Lysandra
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm | Permalink

    I wish I KNEW about his North American tour! D:

  19. Naomi
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

    Wow *O* I love the lips make up colours^^
    A very goog combination n_n

  20. Animedancer87
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    That was a really cool makeup idea. I've been hearing about Kaya's new look from a few friends that are huge fans of his–so now you've got me really curious. lol.

  21. Maleva
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    kaya…is wonderfulllll….

  22. MoonMaiden90
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    luv ur makeup!

  23. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

    YES the “number” system for who gets to go in first is annoying… BUT at least people don't have to camp outside the venue overnight, as they do in North America… I guess there's pros and cons…

  24. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

    wahhh? We wanted to kill the ticket machines! :P

  25. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

    The video turned out really well! I'll post it tomorrow xo

  26. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

    Hi! Ah, it's actually a white teddy bear… I think I got it in Marui One Shinjuku. It's a cheap little thing… :)

  27. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

    <3 Thank you! It's faded out since those photos…

  28. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

    Thank you! It's something I never tried before.

  29. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

    Hehehe it's a very enticing Elegant Gothic Aristocrat look! You'll see it in tomorrow's video ;)

  30. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

    hear hear!

  31. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:03 pm | Permalink

    xoxoxo!

  32. Shawn
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm | Permalink

    I take it you do not speak or read much Japanese? I never had a problem buying tickets myself to any venue. I went to Loudpark, Summersonic, Machine Head, and other shows no problems without much Japanese. Guess I got lucky.

  33. lacarmina
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm | Permalink

    Hahah Yukiro is very good at Japanese! Maybe we're not very good with Mr. Roboto

  34. Missa
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 9:01 pm | Permalink

    Kaya is one of the best performers out there, I think. I never got tired of his lives. He just got better and better each time I saw him. I adore that man beyond words. Kaya love!♥

  35. Tara
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:14 pm | Permalink

    There are some shows that Lawsons do not have and you have to go through a different company. But yes i do agree that the number system can be a good and bad and you don't have to camp out but you do have to wait a long time to get in if your going to a larger show.. Like Akasaka Blitz.

    I my Japanese is OK, and I have problems with the wonderful Lawsons machines…lol. Taht reminds me.. I need to get my tickets for Penicillin and ゴールデンボンバー he he he

  36. Shawn
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    Well I am a computer engineer after all. Could be why I can figure out the machines easily.

  37. Tara
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:34 pm | Permalink

    that could be.. usually I can figure out things pretty easily. Lawsons was a good challenge. :-P

  38. Shawn
    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:38 pm | Permalink

    Ah yes, Good times in Japan trying to figure out stuff. Thats why I moved back to an English speaking country after three years of living in Tokyo.

  39. Sorshachen
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:52 am | Permalink

    Hi lacarmina. Just wondering if you can eat/drink with eyeliner as lipstick. I’ve been wanting to try it out, but am afraid it will be toxic.

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm | Permalink

      Ohh that is a great question! I never thought about it… oops. I assume that the eyes are as (or MORE) sensitive than the mouth/stomach, and the amount on your lips is small — so it should be ok.

  40. mariesfbayarea
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 12:01 am | Permalink

    oohhh, you look so pretty la carmina. i love your color block lip duo and those cheery patent leather-looking yellow boots with the cool buckles. such a nice multi-hued manicure too. your complexion looks flawless. i'd love to see a video tutorial on your blog, regarding how to get this kind of flawless and poreless look. and also how you apply your eye makeup.

  41. lacarmina
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 12:07 am | Permalink

    Make Up Forever Professional HD foundation and powder! And a great camera with no flash, hahaa. (Canon Powershot S90, in my case.) We filmed a makeup video… it'll come up soon!

  42. Sorshachen
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:52 am | Permalink

    Hi lacarmina. Just wondering if you can eat/drink with eyeliner as lipstick. I've been wanting to try it out, but am afraid it will be toxic.

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  44. Anonymous
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:14 pm | Permalink

    >_> It sucks I can’t see Kaya live! I didn’t get to see him when he was here either because he didn’t come to my state, and I was unable to travel. Grawrg! I want to move xD hahaha But yes show the live footage, woman! I want to see Kaya’s beautiful face and hear his gentle voice~

  45. Anonymous
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:15 pm | Permalink

    >_> It sucks I can’t see Kaya live! I didn’t get to see him when he was here either because he didn’t come to my state, and I was unable to travel. Grawrg! I want to move xD hahaha But yes show the live footage, woman! I want to see Kaya’s beautiful face and hear his gentle voice~

  46. stillprince
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:15 pm | Permalink

    >_> It sucks I can't see Kaya live! I didn't get to see him when he was here either because he didn't come to my state, and I was unable to travel. Grawrg! I want to move xD hahaha But yes show the live footage, woman! I want to see Kaya's beautiful face and hear his gentle voice~

  47. lacarmina
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm | Permalink

    Ohh that is a great question! I never thought about it… oops. I assume that the eyes are as (or MORE) sensitive than the mouth/stomach, and the amount on your lips is small — so it should be ok.

  48. lacarmina
    Posted June 30, 2010 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    Uploading right now!! http://www.youtube.com/user/lacarmina
    You'll lovvve what he's wearing, I know it ;)

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