“J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO 2023 -Best Music & Market-“(“INSPIRE TOKYO 2023″), an urban culture festival organized by J-WAVE, will be held on July 15 (Sat) and 16 (Sun), and ” J-WAVEpresents INSPIRE TOKYO 2023 -Best Music & Market- EXTRA” will be held on July 17 (Mon., national holiday) at the Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium in Tokyo and other locations around Shibuya.
ISPIRE TOKYO 2023″ is an upgraded version of J-WAVE LIVE, a live event that has been held by J-WAVE since 2000, as an urban culture festival with a food area and market that can be enjoyed only in Tokyo. The centerpiece of the event will be live music.
Nulbarich, SHISHAMO, Cocco, and Non will perform on Saturday, July 15 (unfortunately, Superfly, who was scheduled to perform, had to cancel all of their performances during the year due to throat problems). In an interview on the official J-WAVE Youtube channel, Nulbarich said of his stage performance, “I think people can probably see a ‘new Nulbarich.
On Sunday, July 16, five groups will perform: Ryuji Imaichi, YUKI, Perfume, Ikimono-gakari, and iri. I like to feel the excitement and the heat of the audience, which is unique to festivals,” said iri, who was also interviewed. I wish I could play new songs or perform with my band.
The opening acts on the 15th (Sat.) and 16th (Sun.) will be the two-piece virtual artist unit “Tacitly. They will kick off the day with “Symphonia,” a song that was first performed in Los Angeles, U.S.A., and will be performed for the first time in Japan.
On the final day, July 17 (Monday, national holiday), BALLISTIK BOYZ, BE:FIRST, BOYNEXTDOOR, MAZZEL, and OWV will perform.

In the food area, visitors can enjoy meatballs from Scandinavian cuisine silfra in collaboration with J-WAVE’s program “GRAND MARQUEE” and curry from rico curry in collaboration with “POP OF THE WORLD”.
In the market area, which is free of charge for admission, not only will there be food stalls by kitchen cars, but also “Perfume Closet,” which was established with the idea of “creating items that connect with everyone through Perfume’s music. At this store, visitors can try on and purchase the short boots and dance heels that the members have worn in music videos and other performances, which have been made into products under the supervision of the members. In addition, visitors can experience a variety of other cultural activities, such as the “Niagara Bon Dance” authorized by Eiichi Otaki’s “Niagara Label,” interactive contents for parents and children, and acoustic live performances.
INSPIRE TOKYO 2023″ is a festival of music, food, art, fashion, and other culture from the heart of Tokyo. General ticket sales start on Saturday, July 8, so don’t miss out.
イベント概要
J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO 2023 -Best Music & Market-”
Date & Time: July 15 (Sat), July 16 (Sun), 2023
Doors/Open: OPEN 13:00 / START 14:00
Venue: Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
Performers:
July Saturday, July 15: Nulbarich, SHISHAMO, Cocco, Non <5 groups>
Sunday, July 16: Ryuji Imaichi, YUKI, Perfume, Ikimonokakari, iri <5 groups>
Price (tax included): each day/all reserved seats ¥11,000 (tax included w/ original bamboo fan)
Each day/VIP ticket ¥100,000 (tax included/please check the official website for special offers)
(7/16 only) Annotated reserved seats: ¥9,900 (tax included)
*Annotated reserved seats are seats that are viewed from the side of the stage, etc.,
which make it difficult to see the stage or part of the performance. Please understand this in advance.
Organizer: INSPIRE TOKYO Executive Committee
Planning and production: J-WAVE / J-WAVE MUSIC / DISK GARAGE
Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shibuya Ward (Market Area)
Inquiries regarding the performance: DISK GARAGE
J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO 2023 -Best Music & Market- EXTRA”
Date & Time: July 17, 2023 (Mon., holiday)
Doors open/Start: OPEN 14:00 / START 15:00
*Due to additional performers, scheduled start/end times have been changed. Please note that the scheduled opening/opening/end times have been changed due to additional performers. Please note the change.
Venue: Yoyogi National Gymnasium 1st Gymnasium
Performers (in alphabetical order)
BALLISTIK BOYZ, BE:FIRST, BOYNEXTDOOR, MAZZEL, OWV <5 groups>
Price (tax included):
All seats reserved ¥8,800 (with original bamboo fan)
Reserved ticket with video: ¥9,900 (with NFT / with original bamboo fan) [Limited to 2,000 tickets]
*Includes NFT admission ticket to view live video (highlights) of BE:FIRST/BOYNEXTDOOR and more in the Metaverse (*). (NFT code will be sent to purchasers via email from Pia at a later date)
*Metaverse: a virtual space where you can enjoy video content and more while communicating with each other via avatar
VIP ticket ¥100,000 (tax included/please check the official website for special offers)
Annotated reserved seats: ¥7,700 (
*Annotated reserved seats are seats that are viewed from the side of the stage, etc.
Seats with annotations are seats that make it difficult to see part of the stage or the production. Please note that the annotated reserved seats are seats that are difficult to see part of the stage and production.
Organizer: INSPIRE TOKYO Executive Committee
Planning and production: J-WAVE / J-WAVE MUSIC / DISK GARAGE / CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTIONS
Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shibuya Ward (Market Area)
Inquiries regarding the performance: DISK GARAGE
Inquiries regarding NFT Inquiries about NFT: NFT LAB