Taichi from the band Riddim Saunter, who appear in the UK as part of the 100% Genki tour, describes his week.

Friday

It’s the weekend! Today, Frontier Backyard play live in Hachioji, a city in the west of Greater Tokyo. However, I have to leave immediately after the show to join Riddim Saunter’s rehearsal, in Shimokitazawa, a neighbourhood in Tokyo known for it’s theatre and music venues…

Saturday

It’s been a long time since I had Saturday off! I think about heading out for some more fun, but it rains, so I stay at home. I listen to the record I bought the other day in Fukuoka over and over – it’s the new 12″ from “Neoako”…

Sunday

I can’t believe yesterday’s rain as today is so sunny in Tokyo! My friend, who is in a band called CBMD, has a store called “MIN NANO”, and I go here to hang out…

Monday

I wake up from the floor at the start of the day, and while suffering from the devil’s hangover, head to the Empire office. We are working together on apparel brand, and they are looking for …

Tuesday

A day recovering and sleeping. I feel much better for it, and again meet Ryo from Slack, in Nakameguro for lunch. We visit …

Wednesday

Today, our support band, Frontier Backyard, play live. The event is bit like a *Matsuri*, a traditional local town festival. We later play at “Studio Coast” …

Thursday

Feeling awful yet again, but I can do it! I visit the Empire office again, as the deadline for Fuji Rock festival official t-shirt designs is getting close …

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