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Last night I had a meeting with a member of an upcoming promising band. Many things were discussed but it is highly likely that V STAR PROMOTION will soon be working closely with this band to help promote them internationally and to help them reach out to their international fan base. I will speak with the other four members of this band on the 14th! If everyone agrees, I will announce what band at that time.

I feel hesitant posting here.... Although I am happy to live in Japan, and I am glad to have been given as many great opportunities as what I have. Sometimes I want to run back to my home country and live a quiet life. Usually I go back to my home country in December every year to spend time with friends and family. But this last December I decided not to for several reasons. Including there were a few important events I wanted to attend during that time for the sake of growing V STAR PROMOTION. But just now I was informed about the passing of a dear friend in my home country. And I can't help but regret that decision. I wish I could have had one more chat, one more meal, one more hello and goodbye. I want to succeed with this company, but perhaps many of my discussions will result like this as I continue to prioritise my life....

-completed first band press pack -plan to create a press pack for another band after a upcoming meeting -looking into website hosts and web designers, website should hopefully be up and running by the end of March

Rides In ReVellions second English comment video with V STAR PROMOTION

Rides In ReVellions second English comment video with V STAR PROMOTION

I haven't had the chance to do live photography with any of these bands yet. I hope I might have the chance to in the future. However I did film a short english comment video with MORRIGAN's drummer Setsuna. You can check it out below.

With English subtitles available.

Rides In ReVellion have just now shared the full music video for the latest release Eternal ~渇望の空~ With English subtitles avalible.

With English subtitles available.

Rides In ReVellion will make a announcement today at 20:00 (Japanese standard time)

A new english comment video was filmed today and will be ready to upload in the next few days.

Both V STAR PROMOTION and Rides In ReVellion are aware that it's very difficult for foreign fans to attend concerts in Japan. Cost alone is huge issue. So our aim is to help those who have an interest by helping organise the "small things"

In association with Rides In ReVellion. V STAR PROMOTION has offered to help anybody who has a interest in attending the Rides In ReVellion's 1 year anniversary one man live on July 28th, with organising accommodation, reserving concert tickets and even entering the venue. Furthermore a cheki raffle has been announced. For more information please check the Rides In ReVellion official English Twitter @rir_eng

In association with Rides In ReVellion. V STAR PROMOTION has offered to help anybody who has a interest in attending the Rides In ReVellion's 1 year anniversary one man live on July 28th, with organising accommodation, reserving concert tickets and even entering the venue. Furthermore a cheki raffle has been announced. For more information please check the Rides In ReVellion official English Twitter @rir_eng

Thank you very much. I will keep trying to do my best!

MARY - VIVALET 7th February

Unfortunately in many cases, its not always easy to allow photographers to shoot at lives. There are many issues and obstacles making it difficult. Space, fan consideration, etc Another issue is also price as most professional photographers can be kind of pricey and for a lot of the smaller bands, its a additional cost that is not a necessity unlike makeup or merchandise. Currently I do a good percentage of my live photography and processing as a free service and I have been able to slowly build up a reputation where I am trusted. Because this also ties into the issue of trust and how important a bands image is to them. Any band that lets a photographer (paid or free) to take their photos during their live is allowing that photographer to have control over their image, including bad and unflattering images. I myself will take anywhere around 200 to 300 (sometimes up to 400) photos in a 25 minute set, out of those I will usually process between 10 to 25, then I send them to the band and allow them to select what ones they use and which ones they are ok for me to use. So the band still has full control over their image. But I hope I can continue to provide live photography here for everyone. Hopefully more bands will allow photographers over time to shoot live overtime.

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. there are many challenges when taking live photography, but I am always very happy when I am able to get good photos to share with the fans despite all of the challenges and obstacles involved. I will keep trying my best to keep providing good live photography.

DAIKI - VIVALET 7th February