These small, intimate venues (holding 100-300 people) are the breeding ground for J-Rock and Visual Kei —a glam rock subgenre known for elaborate costumes and androgyny. Here, the audience participates via "oshibi" (waving penlights in specific colors for specific band members). The relationship between band and fan is territorial and loyal, often lasting decades.
These small, intimate venues (holding 100-300 people) are the breeding ground for J-Rock and Visual Kei —a glam rock subgenre known for elaborate costumes and androgyny. Here, the audience participates via "oshibi" (waving penlights in specific colors for specific band members). The relationship between band and fan is territorial and loyal, often lasting decades.