Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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July 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
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November 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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Kaori Ueno BIG BAND brings jazz pianist Kaori Ueno to the J Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater in Kitakyushu, on November 6, 2026. This first major big band concert features a dynamic ensemble performance, highlighting Ueno’s musical style and creating an exciting live jazz experience for audiences.
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are support in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues, and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| 2026/11/6 (Fri) | J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater | Kitakyushu | 18:00 | 19:00 |
Kaori Ueno BIG BAND
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| SS seats | 7,000 yen | Approximately $45 to $50 |
| S seats | 5,500 yen | Approximately $35 to $40 |
| A seats | 4,000 yen | Approximately $25 to $30 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category, and availability and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been list at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets for Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 are issued as paper tickets or via convenience store collection methods.
Why Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 matters in Japan
Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 marks a major milestone as the very first big band concert led by acclaimed jazz pianist Kaori Ueno. The performance brings together a handpicked ensemble of 15 elite musicians who are actively touring and recording both domestically and internationally. The stage lineup features celebrated instrumentalists including Noah Jackson on bass, Nate Winn on drums, Yoshiro Okazaki on trumpet, and Wataru Hamasaki on tenor saxophone.
Japanese jazz audiences hold specialized ensemble concerts in high regard, particularly when contemporary pianists debut large-scale original arrangements. The concert program consists primarily of Kaori Ueno’s original compositions, offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience intricate contemporary big band arrangements performed live by a top-tier roster. For international jazz enthusiasts visiting Fukuoka Prefecture, attending Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 offers a direct connection to Japan’s vibrant and sophisticated contemporary jazz scene.
Kaori Ueno BIG BAND: How do you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan—event organizers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verify resale market—when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involve. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. And where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application use for the event so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are support in English throughout.
Venue and access: Kaori Ueno BIG BAND
The J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater, is a premier cultural performance venue located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The facility hosts major theatrical productions, classical concerts, and contemporary music performances, providing an intimate acoustic environment ideal for a 15-piece jazz orchestra.
The J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater is situated in Kitakyushu, easily accessible via major local transit networks and close to central urban commercial districts and transport hubs like Kokura Station.
Frequently asked questions
Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 takes place at the J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Kaori Ueno BIG BAND 2026 is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, with doors opening at 18:00 and the show starting at 19:00.
Yes, Jasumo purchases tickets on behalf of international visitors who face payment or registration barriers on Japanese platforms.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Depending on the specific ticket type, tickets are delivered securely to your accommodation in Japan or handled via guided collection and electronic formatting.
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