blessthefall were in Japan last weekend for the Scream Out Fest. They posted a tour video, which can be seen in the replies.

Beau from Saosin posted a video blog of their recent tour in Japan, which is in the replies.

Submitted by cuzimlefthanded

Two new live MUTEMATH videos are available in the replies from the band's recent trip to Japan.

Holiday Parade are headed to Japan. Dates in the replies.

The Real You & Downtown Fiction are headed over to Japan for the Beyond The Blue release tour, dates in the replies.

The Higher's single "It's Only Natural" is #8 on the Billboard chart in Japan.

Submitted by theBrightLights

Some pictures from Fall Out Boy's trek in Japan can be seen here.

The Hint will be releasing The Lights On Hope Street through Fabtone Records in Japan. Head to the replies for details.

The Get Go's (ex-Mest, Allister, and Showoff) debut Japanese album, Hello Again, is the 9th best selling rock record in Japan. They also charted in the top 100 at number 42 without yet releasing a single.

The Dillinger Escape Plan have posted new tour dates for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Check out those in the replies.

Submitted by genericmadness

Minus the Bear will be touring outside of the continental US in February.

Tour Dates

2/8 -- Brisbane AU -- The Zoo
2/9 -- Sydney AU -- The Metro
2/10 -- Melbourne AU -- The Hi Fi
2/14 -- Tokyo JP -- Shibuya O-Nest
2/15 -- Osaka JP -- Unagidani Sunsui
2/16 -- Nagoya JP -- Ikeshita Club Upset
2/19 -- Tokyo JP -- Shibuya O-West
2/23 -- Honolulu HI -- Pipeline Cafe...[read more]

Red Panda has posted dates for their upcoming Japan tour on their myspace. The band have been working on new songs and will be releasing an EP by summer 2008. Their album, Life In Fuzzy, is out now.

Submitted by ohsweetirony

Fall Out Boy are releasing live DVD in Japan.

Submitted by harryCane

The Brighter Sides EP from The Appreciation Post will be released in Japan on Feb. 6th through In-N-Out Records. The release includes b-sides "Make Your Move" and "Stay," which can be streamed on the band's AP Profile. If you can read Japanese, check out the promo in the replies.

Silverstein will be touring Australia and Japan. Dates in the replies.

Submitted by xpaulx

The Higher have reached #1 on Japan's TRL. The band have sold over 20,000 records overseas.

Submitted by TheHigherStar

Japan is laughing at Alexisonfire. [source]http://blog.myspace.com/alexisonfire[/source]

Submitted by daniellee

In a myspace bulletin, Allister said they'd be going back to Japan.

Message from the Band

Hey everybody! We're going back to Japan (once again :)) in mid march until beginning of April! We're very excited to meet back up with our friends Ellegarden. We're particularly...[read more]

+44 has announced the dates for a Japanese tour on their myspace profile.

Submitted by jds10912

Fall Out Boy's Infinity on High will be released in Japan on February 7th, and will contain 2 bonus tracks, "G.I.N.A.S.F.S." and "It's Hard to Say "I Do" When I Don't", along with a bonus DVD of their last 4 videos plus making-of and live material.

Submitted by harryCane

My Chemical Romance plan to record their next album in Japan.

A live video of Paramore performing "Emergency" can be seen at YouTube.

Valencia is getting ready to invade Japan later this month! The guys are fortunate enough to be part of this years FUJI Rock Festival on July 29th. Other bands included in the festival are: Scissor Sisters, Junior Senior, Wolfmother, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

The Morning Of have signed to a Japan based label; In Ya Face. The label is also home to Daphne Loves Derby, Stretch Arm Strong as well as a few others.

Lightning Bolt were recently rejected from entering Japan to start their 10-day tour schedule.

Statement from the band

Upon arriving at Narita Airport on the morning of may 29th 2006, lightning bolt was ushered into the grey windowless immigration offices. japanese immigration officers had inforemation on the band down to which brian played what instrument, amount of albums out, 10 day tour schedule, which...[read more]

Punchline has posted some picture from their Japan tour on their website.

The Shipping News will be touring in Japan very soon; tour dates are below:

The Shipping News in Japan

3/23/06 - Fat Time Bar, Kashiwa, Japan
3/24/06 - O-Nest, Tokyo, Japan
3/25/06 - O-Nest, Tokyo, Japan
3/26/06 - Ooh La La, Kyoto, Japan
3/27/06 - Blueport, Kobe, Japan
3/28/06 - Decadent Deluxe, Fukuoka, Japan
3/31/06 - Tight Rope, Nagoya, Japanread more]

Some photos from Daphne Loves Derby's tour in Japan can be seen here. The band is currently writing for their upcoming album and should have a new website soon.

Into The Moat have lined up a few Japan dates. Expect a new demo from the band appearing on Myspace shortly.

Into The Moat's Japan Dates

March 2nd - Osaka, Japan @ Club Rockets
March 3rd - Nagoya, Japan @ Club Upset
March 5th - Tokyo, Japan @ INDEPENDENCE-D Festival

If you live in Japan you're in luck because Minus The Bear are coming to visit you in a few days! Check out the dates below.

Minus The Bear Japan Dates

eb/'06--Tokyo--Shibuya O-Nest
6/Feb/'06--Nagoya--Imaike Tokuzo
7/Feb/'06--Kobe--Blueport
8/Feb/'06--Osaka--Unagidani Sunsui
9/Feb/'06--Nara--Neverland
10/Feb/'06--Tokyo--Futakotamagawa Pink Noise