2015 Winter Tour to Japan

Uncategorized / By Justin Vassantachart

The AABC is touring Japan from December 15 to 23!

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Departure Day

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Hanging out at the airport.

First Concert – Fukui. Over 1,000 in attendance!

Meeting the audience after the concert.

Outreach concert for local elementary school students.

Quick change to the soldier outfits!

All set.

We took a quick group shot with the kids.

Presenting the school director with our souvenir photo.

Sightseeing in Kyoto

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The famous Golden Pavilion

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Meeting the appreciative audience after the concert in Kyoto.

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The beautiful concert hall in Hiroshima.

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The toy soldiers!

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\”Silent Night\” sung with a guest childrens\’ choir of 100.

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Autograph time.

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Time to head off to dinner!

Visit to the Peace Memorial and Park in Hiroshima.

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Traditional Japanese Lunch!

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Ah, at last some shopping!

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On to Kobe where we\’ll have dinner and then check into our hotel.

Osaka Castle!

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Ready to \”storm the castle!\”

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Warrior helmets!

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At the top!

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Ahh . . . another gift shop!

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Off to the concert hall!

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The hats in the air are always a surprise for the audience!

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Opening ACT 2 with the Hawaiian shirts.

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Introductions by the boys, translated by Kana.

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Posing for photos following the concert.

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Autographs and photos of autographs! They love the AABC in Japan.

Goodbye to Osaka and hello to the bullet train.

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Zipping along at about 180mph.

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Our concert in Tokyo is being videotaped by NHK, the Japanese national TV network!

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Looking good on the TV monitor in the control room.

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Audience participation is always fun.

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kickin\’ back at intermission

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Dean\’s intro on the tv monitor

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Another capacity audience that loves the AABC.

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Final concert and last day in Japan!

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There\’s a guest children\’s choir, so a short meeting and rehearsal before the concert.

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A brief presentation and some \”mugging\” for the camera.

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The procession to \”Gesu Bambino\”

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O Holy Night

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Toy soldiers are always the hit of the concert.

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\”Believe\”

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\”Silent Night\” with the guest choir.

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A bouquet for the boys and one for the \”maestro\”

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Getting towards the end of the show!

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Final introduction and thank you!

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In the lobby with the fans one last time.

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Can I try on your hat?

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Sayonara Japan!

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Thank you Kana for your hard work on the tour!

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