Japan Concert History

British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 22, 1982
Japan / Sandii & The Sunsetz
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Hammersmith Odeon Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 19, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 17, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 1982
Japan

Sons of Pioneers

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Manchester Apollo Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 28, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz

Sons of Pioneers Tour

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O2 City Hall, Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 1982
Japan
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Apollo Theatre Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 22, 1982
Japan / Sandi and the Sunsetz

Japan

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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Oct 21, 1982
Japan / Sandii And The Sunsetz
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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Dec 08, 1981
Japan / Blancmange
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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 1981
Japan Queens Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
May 17, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
May 16, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
May 14, 1981
Japan
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Odeon Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
May 13, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
May 12, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Odeon Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 10, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Tiffany's Leeds, England, United Kingdom
May 08, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Nick Rayns LCR, University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, England, United Kingdom
May 07, 1981
Japan / Modern English
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 31, 1978 [788-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 31, 1978
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 1, 1978 [483-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 1, 1978
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 1, 1978 [484-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 1, 1978
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on Jun 3, 1978 [915-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
Jun 3, 1978
 Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Japan had?

Japan has had 36 concerts.

What genre is Japan?

Japan is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Electronic, Indie Rock, Alternative, British, Indie Pop, UK, Post-Punk, New Wave, Modern Rock, Art Rock, Synthpop, English, Art Pop, Noise Rock, Modern Alternative Rock, Synth-Pop, New Romantic, Male Vocalists, Glam Rock, Avant-Garde, Noise Pop, Synthwave, Melancholia, Canadian Indie, Philly Indie, Coldwave, Vancouver Indie, Vancouver Punk, and Eugene Indie.

When was the last Japan concert?

The last Japan concert was on November 22, 1982 at Hammersmith Odeon in Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Japan / Sandii & The Sunsetz.

What setlist does Japan play live?

The songs that Japan performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 22, 1982 concert at Hammersmith Odeon in Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Sons of Pioneers
  2. Alien
  3. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
  4. Swing
  5. Cantonese Boy
  6. Visions of China
  7. Nightporter
  8. Canton
  9. Ghosts
  10. Still Life in Mobile Homes
  11. Methods of Dance
  12. Quiet Life
  13. European Son
  14. The Art of Parties
  15. Life in Tokyo
  16. Fall in Love With Me

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