TRANSLATION OFFICIAL NEWS: 90th Kenshin Festival balcony seats tickets with orginal cushion has started general sales - July 25th 2015
「90th Kenshin Festival」's 「GACKT Kenshin Appearance Re-Enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle」's balcony seats tickets with orginal cushion has started general sales!!
To watch the 23 Aug (Sun) one of the main events, the Re-Enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle, of the Joetsu City's「Kenshin Festival,
we have provided chargeable cushions for use.
These seats include an original cushion and the paid pamphlet.
To apply, please do it via Lawson Ticketing!
Lawson Ticket
Ticket with original cushion: Sales price 3,500yen
Sales start 25 July (Sat) 10:00 onwards
Methods of aplication
・Lawson Mini-Stop shop front
・Web or mobile bookings
http://l-tike.com/ks2015/
・Phone 0570-084-003 L-code:76887
Source: GACKT.com
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
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TRANSLATION J-TIMES: 90th Kenshin Festival Paper Orders Begin! - July 15th 2015
J-Times: ☆90th Kenshin Festival Paper Orders Begin!
※The picture is of previous issues. These cannot be sold.
On the coming August 22nd and 23rd will be the 90th Kenshin Festival!
The participation of GACKT-san, who made an appearance last year as well, has been confirmed. Without a doubt, this will be another big success!
Joetsu Times will be covering everything, from the announcement of GACKT's participation to his passionate form during the event, and will be collecting news from the Kenshin Festival with all we can to thoroughly report on the local atmosphere!
As Joetsu Times will be sold at stations, convenience stores and over the counters at the Joetsu Times Co, by all means, do get your hands on a copy and have a look.
All newspapers are sold at 110 yen (including tax).
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【Pre-orders start! 】
We have begun accepting orders for the published newspapers in 〔sets〕.
As the publishing and delivery dates have yet to be confirmed at present, we will be accepting orders for the papers related to the 90th Kenshin Fest in 【sets】
(Average 10 parts annually. Last year had 11 parts).
Every year, due to popularity, we aim to provide enough copies for all but, shortages are a possibility.
In the circumstance that we have a shortage, we will delivery only 1 set to those who have placed their orders.
To make sure that you manage to get the papers, it is recommended that you place your orders as early as possible.
Newspapers are sold at 110 yen each. Each set is estimated to be priced at 1,100 yen (110 yen x number of papers).
In addition, delivery charges will be added on as well.
【Reference】Last year's delivery charges (including handling fees) can be viewed here ⇒ http://kie.nu/26ik
There may be changes to the rates.
This year's delivery charges are expected to be confirmed around 24 July.
※Charges vary depending on location (can be folded or not).
For folded deliveries, only one set can be ordered.
There will be a payment sheet delivered with your papers. Please make payment at a post office near you in 2 weeks.
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◆Kenshin Festival Sponsorship Association (Executive Committee)is considering the production of a pamphlet that will be sold at 500 yen each. Once the decision has been made, and if our company decides to sell it, we are considering selling it only to customers who have placed their orders for the papers (1 pamphlet per set ordered).
For interested parties, please write 【希望する (lit. I hope/wish) 】 in an e-mail or in your application form.
As this is on a first-come-first-served basis, there is the probability of it selling out. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions about the pamphlet, please direct them to Joetsu Times.
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As we will only deliver the papers after we collate everything, expected delivery date is in mid September.
Thank you for your patience.
※Please be careful to not place a double order※
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★☆★Please place your orders via this Order Form★☆★
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https://ssl.form-mailer.jp/fms/f25dd09f310402
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When you order via the form, an automated confirmation email will be sent to you.
If there are clarifications to be made, please make them via email or on the phone.
※※Please take note※※
Before placing your order, please allow the receipt of emails from 「 times-hb@joetsu.ne.jp 」to your inbox.
★If there are requests that cannot be specified in the above form, please email us via the company email (times-hb@joetsu.ne.jp). For more details, please refer to the bottom of the page.
Additionally, orders can be placed over the phone.
TEL: 025-525-6666
〔Operating hours〕Mon ~ Sat 9:00~17:30 (rest days are Sundays and Public holidays.)
※We will require the below ①~⑦.
Thank you for your support.
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※In case the order form cannot be used, please order by providing us the following information via email.
times-hb@joetu.ne.jp
※※Please take note※※
Before placing your order, please allow the receipt of emails from 「 times-hb@joetsu.ne.jp 」to your inbox.
①Postal code
②Address
③Name
④Telephone number
⑤Number of sets you intend to order
※1 set contains about 10 papers. (Last year's contains 11.)
As there is a chance that we may run out of stock,
we will only deliver sets per order. Based on this,
please fill in your number of sets.
⑥If the Kenshin Festival pamphlet goes ahead (priced around 500 yen),
do you want to order it together?
※ 1 set is limited to 1 pamphlet.
※It is not confirmed that this will occur.
⑦Whether we may fold the papers during delivery
※If we are allowed to fold them, delivery charges will be cheaper.
We cannot fold them for delivery if you ordered 2 sets or more.
Please take note for orders via email, please reply to the confirmation email to confirm your order.
Please do so within 2 working days (excluding weekends and public holidays).
If in the case where there is no reply, please contact us.
Source: J-Times
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
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TRANSLATION JOETSUTJ.COM : GACKT's poster Uesugi Kenshin version will be on sale starting July 1st! There will only be 2000 copies! - June 18th 2015
GACKT's poster Uesugi Kenshin version will be on sale starting July 1st! There will only be 2000 copies!
On august 22nd and 23rd in Joetsu city (Shigata prefecture) , the 90th Kenshin festival memorial will be helpt. The poster of the general Uesugi Kenshin, played by music artist GACKT, will be on sale starting July 1st.
GACKT took part to this fastival for 7 times, consecutively in the last 3 years.
2000 poster have been prepared and you'll find them on sal outsite the station. They are in B1 format. In the background there's a big moon and GACKT on his white horse while wearing one of the traditional Japanese dresses the "Kariginu". On the poster there will aso be the name of the celebration 「The advance of Keshin GACKT」 and furthere more there will be written 「Justice lies in our hearts」.
The price of every poster will be 800¥. They will be sold also in the souvenir megastore and as tourists product in Joetsu city, (Fujinoshinden) and in the Kasugayama castle. The purchase limit is 10 posters per person. It's also possible to buy the poster online (960¥ shipping fees not included). Part of the proceeds will be used to make this festival in Kenshin's honor even more beautiful.
Website for the purchase↓
http://kenshinkousai.net/poster/
Source: joetsutj.com
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team,
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TRANSLATION JOETSUTJ: This year as well GACKT Kenshin will kick-off 「After this year, he will be taking a break」90th Kenshin Festival - June 16th 2015
This year as well GACKT Kenshin will kick-off 「After this year, he will be taking a break」90th Kenshin Festival
At the Joetsu Cultural Centre on 16 June, the Festival Executive Committee (represented by Koyama Masaaki, Chairman of the Executive Committee) held a press conference for the 「90th Kenshin Festival」 which will be held on 22 and 23 August 2015 in Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu City's Kasuga District. It was announced that for this time's celebration of the 90th festival, musician GACKT will be taking paty as Uesugi Kenshin. This will be GACKT Kenshin's third consecutive appearance in a row, and 7th appearance so far.
(Chairman Koyama conducting the press conference)
About this time's appointment, Chairman Koyama said「I would like Uesugi Kenshin's spirit of righteousness to be conveyed to the modern generation by GACKT Kenshin」. As of now, GACKT-san's appearances are scheduled for August 23rd's 「Kick-off Procession」 at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon and the 「Re-enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle」 at 6 to 8 p.m. The city expect to spend around 19 million yen for the increase in bus services, and the security and appearance fees related to inviting GACKT.
GACKT has appeared as Kenshin 7 times in the past 9 years, Chairman Koyama said 「(GACKT Kenshin)After this year, he will be taking a break. However, it is not the last time, it is possible that there will be appearances in subsequent years」.
The Eve of the Festival will take place on August 21st.
Source: joetsutj.com
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
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TRANSLATION CITY JOETSU NIIGATA: 2015「90th Kenshin Festival」Confirmation of GACKT Kenshin Kick-Off - June 16th 2015
2015「90th Kenshin Festival」Confirmation of GACKT Kenshin Kick-Off
Regarding the 90th Kenshin Festival, the information below has been confirmed.
As for the event details, as they have yet to be confirmed, please check out the homepage for subsequent updates.
- Event date
2015, August 22nd(Sat)・ 23rd(Sun) (Eve of festival August 21st (Fri))
The Kick-Off Procession and the Re-enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle, is scheduled for August 23rd(Sun).
- Venue
Kasugayama Castle ・ Kasugayama Castle Historic Square ・ Joetsu City Hall Kasugano Carpark and others
- Guest
As per last year, GACKT-san will be appearing as a guest.
On August 23rd (Sun), he will lead the Uesugi Army as Lord Kenshin for the main events of the Kenshin Festivals, the Kick-Off Procession and the Re-Enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle.
With regards to GACKT-san's appearance times, it will be confirmed in the days leading up to the event. For subsequent updates, please refer to the homepage.
- What is the Kenshin Festival
The「Kenshin Festival」is a festival that has been held since 1962 in honor of the valor and outstanding virtues of Joetsu City's hero, Lord Uesugi Kenshin.
Warriors dressed in armor, and armed with weapons will carry out the gallant Kick-Off Procession. Packed with attractions, there will be strategic points in the route for special performances or battle cries, along with a Children's Warrior Kick-Off Procession.
In addition, moving around with the Uesugi Army and the Takeda Army, the Re-enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle progresses like a cinematic story with strategies and battle patterns which creates a compelling realism.
There are also other full-scale events which you will not catch anywhere else, and have enraptured visitors over the years.
Kick-Off Procession
Re-Enactment of the Kawanakajima Battle
For inquiries regarding this page
Tourism Promotion Department
〒943-8601 Joetsu City, Kida 1-1-3
Tourism Promotion Department
Tel:025-526-5111
Fax:025-526-6113
Contact us here
Source: city.joetsu.niigata.jp
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
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