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Welcome to the Haropedia

This page is dedicated to bring anything and everything related to Hello!Project for all fans planning a trip to Japan (or thinking about planning a trip). The main focus of this information is attending concerts (including purchasing tickets), and buying goods- whether from concerts, official stores or second hand. It's all based off official information available online and personal experience, so if you have something to add, please contribute.

''Haropedia is on a new server with up-to-date software, so it's back to work! - Mr Waffle''

Getting started

 * Concert Guide

An explanation of tickets, concerts, and how to acquire the former to attend the latter.


 * Shopping Guide

There are many places and choices for buying Hello!Project and other idol goods, and here's a guide on how to spend your hard-earned yen.


 * Useful Links

Travelling in Japan can be a scary thought for a first time traveller, especially if you don't know the language. This page has a variety of links that will help you in your concert and shopping adventures.

Extra
While the main aim of this site is on attending Hello!Project shows, most jpop fans will want to try to make the most of an experience in Japan. In this spirit, thanks to Tatami Mats (from Stage48, home of English-speaking AKB48 fans from across the world), is a guide on how to attend a performance by AKB48, "the Idols you can meet".


 * AKB48 Tickets

A guide on how to apply for tickets to an AKB48 performance, via the official email lottery.


 * AKB48 Theatre

Whether you have a ticket to a show or just want to visit, the AKB48 theatre awaits in the heart of Akihabara.