Avex press release: Flu in Osaka!?
 

I just found out that there might be something bad in Osaka, and I think there is some relationship between the flu outbreak and some concerts around Osaka over the next few days (including Ayu on the 20th and 21st, then Ai Otsuka on the 23rd and 24th on the same venue).

Click this link to learn more: http://www.avex.co.jp/j_site/press/2009/090519.pdf

Does anybody know why Avex put this press release something regarding on Osaka, the flu outbreak and the concerts? I'd be glad if someone translates for me...

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UPDATE: All concerts in Osaka/Hyogo Prefecture area, including Ayu's May 20th/21st Arena Tour concerts, Ai's May 23rd/24th Love Letter Tour concerts and Kuu's May 23rd/24th concerts, have been canceled. Here's what truehappiness said:

See also: Showbiz Reacts to Spread of Swine Flu - Japan Zone

I think now this also affects some other artists doing concerts in Osaka, too...

Here are some more details added, which is already posted but I am posting it here just in case someone wants to see it in the first page itself...

OMG!

if only i could copy and paste to google translator

Apparently, all concerts in Osaka for avex artists have been canceled.

-sigh-

Wow, the money-making monster must be feelin' pretty doooown now.

But that's good, at least they're not crazy enough the risk their artists' as well as the audience's (-to-be) health.

wow.....such a terrible time~ but hey~ this means a rest for ayu` right? `^^

^ yap
thats a good effect

wow, it sounds like this was meant to happen so ayu can get rest....:innocent

hopefully all this will pass soon T_T

next level tour and trick tour they must continue :yes♥

U___U

that definitly sucks :(
but at least they will fix new dates

I think it's the best decision

so means ayu can have some rest on that few days?

hm... well i guess there is nothing ayu can do. it's not within her control :P

now ayu go get some rest :)

goodness, i would be so POed if my Ayu concert was canceled. i wonder if it'll be reimbursed...?

weeeww
poor Osaka fans

I'm worried about Ayu :( I hate this disease

Is better to cancel it...
health of Ayu and the people there are more important...

I'm not surprised as the flu outbreak situation in Japan is getting worst judging from the daily updates that I read / saw on the news

it's best for the tour dates to get cancelled in case more people gets infected by this

& it's not just her , other artistes are also affected by this too *points to Kanjani8 & KAT-TUN (in due time)

Yes, I think same, that is more important that one tour u.u, they can add the dates in other month, the most important now it's that everybody is ok

That's really bad..:( Hope Ayu won't get sick..:D

that kinda sucks...but its a good idea to cancel.

aww. wat a pity..

thanks for the news.

glad that ayu can rest during that period of time

Geeze, that's not good news. I hope everyone has the chance to come to the make-up concerts! o__o;

I would be so bummed if I'd gone to Japan and only had one chance to see a concert that I then missed! ;__;

o well..i guess this sucks...but the up side is that ayu is going to rest XD

avex is cursing now. :D

But Ayu and everyone else's health is extremely important as well, so yeah.

It looks like they made the best decision given the circumstances, I'm proud of Avex. They might miss the money but Ayu/Kuu/Ai are money making machines, Avex wouldn't want to risk their health, especially with this flu.

it's sad to hear the Swine Flu outbreak has effected some avex concerts. :( but yeah, i think it's better to cancel them if the outbreak's getting worse.

Johnny's has cancelled the Kansai Juniors concerts. i'm assume they're going to re-schedule KAT-TUN's Osaka Dome concerts since those are next weekend. KANJANI8's not in Osaka until July. they're in Sendai next week.

I hope they do the tour in Osaka some other time during this year then

At least Ayu will get some rest.

Osaka? damn... hope ayu won't get all sicky...

I hope everything will be ok and Ayu gets some rest

I think avex just did the right thing to cancel any concerts.

Thanks for sharing!

what would happen if it spreads all over Japan?? every single concert would be canceled, not more ayumi tours in a while :(

lol i just recovered from the flu a little while ago...ugh...it sucks.

it's especially scary for me, being in Japan and all...I mean granted I'm in Tokyo...still...I mean, it seems like Japan is having the fastest spread of this :-\ Especially since the country is so small and the population being so big. People travel between Tokyo and Osaka all the time, especially for business. And add in the fact that the people of Japan depend IMMENSELY on public transportation such as trains, taxis, subways and buses.

Ugh, i'm scared :-\

^Oh dear, I hope you take care of yourself!

It's better for them to cancel, I guess, since even if they continue the concerts nobody would probably wanna go anyway :P

I like it when she gets to rest but at the same time i'm also worried for her.

i agree with avex i think its better to cancell it and report it than spead the flu to every body else . look at in us people dont wear mask automaticly like japanese when they are sick wich make it pretty easy to spread and i wouldnt want my dear ayu to catch a flu . it would be a disaster. its safer for the fans and ayu that way .

Avex cancels Kansai concerts due to flu concerns

http://www.japantoday.com/images/siz...009/05/ayu.jpg

TOKYO —
Record label Avex announced this week that the upcoming Kansai-area concerts of several of its popular artists have been canceled due to continuing spread in the area of the H1N1 influenza virus. Thus far, six concerts have been canceled for Ayumi Hamazaki, 30, Ai Otsuka, 26, and Kumi Koda, 26. The shows would have had a total estimated attendance of around 48,000 people.

Avex originally had no plans to cancel the concerts, instead supplying anti-bacterial disinfectant at the entrance to the concert halls and mouthwash in the bathrooms. Masks would be required for any concert-goers who had coughs, sneezes or any other symptoms.

After further consideration, the company later decided to cancel the shows altogether, saying that there would be problems supplying enough masks and disinfectant to audiences. Avex said they would like to put the safety of fans first, and as of yet, very little is known about the spread of the virus. New dates for the canceled shows are currently being decided.

The H1N1 virus has already resulted in the rescheduling of concerts for boy band Kansai Johnny’s Junior. The group was originally scheduled to play four shows on May 23 and 24 at Umeda Arts Theater.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/e...o-flu-concerns

wah so many concerts have to be rescheduled

it's a pity that the concerts are cancelled. the organisers will lose a lot of money, and fans will be disappointed

thanks crea_spain
i hope for the best to all artist from japan

LOL..!!

no envy 4 those who missed Ayu's live but i'll be scared to by N1H1

Official TA e-mail announcin this:


google translation:

Good morning, TeamAyu is Secretariat.

Last night, we will notify you of the following was announced.

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2009 Notice of May 19, yesterday canceled the concert due to the pandemic's Avex Inc. and Management, from the Group "for action on avian flu in the concert hall," We will inform you, after the announcement efforts to gather information in relation to cooperation with ongoing, it has carefully discussed again. After review, 1. The situation is unclear and the extent of avian flu infection yet, 2. And the quantity is insufficient for your visitors to quasi-drugs for prevention of antiseptic mask and a result I thought your priority is the safety of visitors, decided to cancel a concert We. Substitute for performance, we now consider. The customer, We are sorry for the inconvenience very understanding, we appreciate your cooperation. Further information on the refund schedule and ticket sales will be released ARATAMEMASHI bon appétit.

○ Performance cancel the record is as follows.
2009 Wednesday, May 20 Osakajo Hall 2009 Ayumi Hamasaki
Thursday, May 21 Osakajo Hall 2009 Ayumi Hamasaki Saturday,
May 23 Osakajo Hall 2009 Otsuka Ai
May 24 (Sunday ) Otsuka Ai Osakajo Hall 2009
Saturday, May 23 Kobe World Hall Koda Kumi 2009 Sunday,
May 24 than Kobe World Hall Koda Kumi


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also there's a Ayu message and she talks about this, she saysa she is gonna do an alternative performance ^^

i feel bad for all the people who bought tickets for those concerts :S
i hope they'll get to see Ayu another time

edit: i'm glad Ayu'll do an alternative performance :yes she always makes her fnas happy ^^

it is logical to cancel concerts during this period of time.. =] ayu will get rest and have to stay at home..

Oh no :|
I'm going to Osaka Kansai in 3 weeks
Yikeesss

Yup, just what I expected.
I've heard or read the news about that Osaka was hit with this dreadful disease recently, mostly Elementary school kids.


Its better to Ayu and other AVEX artist to stay away as much as possible to save themselves from it.



Thanks for the news.

thanks for sharing

This explaines the TA message. Guess the situation's more serious than it looks.

thanks for this :)

I am sad for those who bought tickets for the concert, and this flu, it's everywhere and it's so scary, I hope everyone in Osaka is ok...

but I hope she will perform in Osaka some other time, and here I wish Ayu and all of AHS good health!!

thx for the update and the translation

crea_spain
No hot-linking images, please... (http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/announ....php?f=2&a=117)

appears that influenza is also arriving to Tokyo too :(
noooo! a-nation'09 T_T
hopefully that does not cancel it U_U

thanks for that Eirynne & yes I have a feeling that all the Johnny's concerts will be affected by this

I spoke to my Japanese friend Shuji & he said that it hasn't reach Hiroshima where he lives . So far the virus's confined within Tokyo & Osaka but something tells me the other perfectures might be affected in due time :(

in anycase , I hope the outbreak will be gone sooner or later

It sucks but as long as they're being safe, it's okay.

Yeah, it really sucks for those who were so looking forward to the concerts! :/

Huh. Thank God my country didn't have that flu. It's all about pig. I hate pig.

Jeeeez :(
I hope I don't get it - I'm going to Osaka, Kansai area in a couple of weeks