@undine
I did have a lot of fun there. Sure my dream became so true. I flied out for the concert as the main purpose.
People say, foreigners will receive the priority in Japan. Um,,, in my opinion,,, it only happens sometimes. Or probably, I accidentally look like local Japanese, so I didn't get any special treats, hahahaha.
Before going, I never know their concert culture. That's why I asked here. Just knew from here that it's by number -*-. I was quite confused too !!!
My concerts were held at Studio Coast/Tokyo and Bay Hall/Yokohama. I went alone. It was so lonely on the first day. I was there from 12.00. I was hoping to see the band. (I once luckily met them at the soundcheck (not in Japan) so I really wish I would get it again. But nothing. There were few fans around, waiting 3-4 hours before time. I didn't talk to anyone. They didn't talk to anyone either. One of the thing is langauge barrier. I don't speak any Japanese. Most of them don't speak English too.
Second day, I luckily met a fan which is half Japanease-English, so we had fun talking. Also, he didn't know any concert culture in Japan and he was quite shocked when I told him the rules (number calling, drink charge required) Also, I met a Japanese fan who fluently speak English. We met up again later day.
As I know, some fans followed the band at the hotel and they were kind enough to have a little time with fans. That's so jeolous.
For my personal experience, if you like to see them, you might try waiting. It's only chance and luck. If you really go for the concert, I really recommend you a try. You might be lucky and you will never forget that best moment.
------------------------------------- @stasisflurry
Last 1.5 years I intended to see the same band at Yokohama Arena but they cancelled two days before the show T-T
As I know, there are free standing area and fixed seat area. The detail is stated in ticket (colors, gate number - they might call by color - My Japanese friend told me to listen for my color ''yellow'' in Japanese T-T. Same thing that you don't have to queue up. As I know, no priority, it's NOT First-come-first-serve. At Studio Coast , they called and checked the number in your ticket !! It's like they were calling students to the classroom.
However, if you want to buy the merchandise, my concert started to sell 1 hour before opening time. Some famous bands have the very longgggggggggggggggggggggg queue for this, be aware.
Hope this is not too long story :)
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