Where do AKB48 perform in Tokyo?

Akihabara
The AKB48 Theater is in the Don Quijote store in Akihabara, Tokyo. The group is split into several teams, reducing its members’ workload (since the theater’s near-daily performance is by only one team at a time) and enabling AKB48 to perform simultaneously in several places.

Where is the AKB48 Theater?

The AKB48 Theater is in Akihabara, Tokyo, which is the city that AKB48 is named after. The AKB48 Theater is situated in the Don Quixote in Akihabara, with the theater on its 8th floor.

Why did AKB48 cafe close?

The official blog for the AKB48 Cafe & Shop in Akihabara, Tokyo announced on Monday that the cafe will cease operations on December 31 due to planned renovations in the area surrounding the Akihabara railway station. The cafe opened on September 29, 2011, and is themed after the AKB48 idol group.

Does AKB48 perform daily?

AKB48, despite its now mammoth popularity, still performs daily at the theatre. The group has 86 members who are put in to teams; A Team, K Team and B Team, with a different team performing at the theatre each day.

How big is AKB48?

So AKB48 is a girl band with 140 members. Logistically, how on earth does that even work? Unlike mainstream bands who subsist on gigs and arena tours, AKB48 have their own theatre in Tokyo where they perform to their legions every single night.

Why did Gundam cafe close?

No reason for the closure has been given, but it’s likely that the severe travel downturn caused by the pandemic played a large part in the decision.

Is the Gundam Cafe closing?

Gundam fans only have a few months left to enjoy the beloved cafes before they’re permanently closed. Japan’s Gundam Cafes will soon close down permanently, the official website announced on Monday.

Why is Gundam factory Yokohama closing?

The year-long extension will no doubt be a relief for Gundam fans overseas who have been unable to visit the one-of-a-kind robot due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. To accommodate the extension, the attraction will be closed for thorough maintenance from mid-May until mid-July 2022.

Why are the Gundam cafes closing?

The travel limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic potentially played a role in the closures of the Sega arcades and Gundam Cafes, though this was not directly attributed to the decisions made in both cases.

What is AKB48 Theater (AKB48)?

AKB48 Theater (AKB48劇場), is where AKB48 was founded, and where they hold their Theater Performances almost everyday. The AKB48 Theater is in Akihabara, Tokyo, which is the city that AKB48 is named after. The AKB48 Theater is situated in the Don Quixote in Akihabara, with the theater on its 8th floor.

What is the history of AKB theater anniversary?

AKB Theater Anniversary is coincide with AKB48 Anniversary. In May 2014, AKB48 members Kawaei Rina and Iriyama Anna were attacked during a handshake event. The group closed its theater for a week, and cancelled all planned shows. When the theater was reopened, AKB48 had made several changes to its security system.

When did AKB48 perform outside of Japan?

Project and AKB48. In November 2010, AKB48 participated in several events outside Japan. On November 20, 12 members of the group performed at the Japanese Pop Culture Festival in Moscow. AKB48 performed at the Cool Japan forum in Singapore as part of Anime Festival Asia X, and at the Singapore Toy, Games and Comics Convention.

Why did Akimoto create AKB48?

The group’s chief producer, Yasushi Akimoto, said that his goal was to create a unique idol group which, unlike other idol groups which perform occasional concerts and appear primarily on television, would perform regularly in its own theater. The AKB48 Theater is in the Don Quijote store in Akihabara, Tokyo.

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