What is the 2018 Tour Theme?

Takashi Ikeda, who debuted as the keyboardist for SUPER BUTTER DOG in 1997, has always sported an afro as his trademark. He is highly regarded not only as a musician but also as a funky entertainer and a witty conversationalist during his live performances.

With a deep knowledge of Japanese history, he made his solo debut in 2007 with the project "Rekishi" and its self-titled album. His songs, set to funky music and featuring lyrics about Japanese history, along with his humorous stage presence, quickly gained attention.

Since then, he has released albums "Rekitsu," "Rekimi," and "Reshiki." These albums have featured collaborations with a star-studded lineup of guests, including Seiichi Itoh, Sheena Ringo, Kazuyoshi Saito, Takashi Yamaguchi (Sambomaster), Bose, ANI (Scha Dara Parr), Kaori Mochida, Motohiro Hata, Dohatsuten, and U-zhaan.

2017 marked the 10th anniversary of the release of his first album, "Rekishi." From June, he embarked on the nationwide tour "The Fairytale Land of Rekishi and Rice Ear Fairies," covering 14 locations, with all performances selling out.

In October, he held his first outdoor concert at Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden, performed for the first time over two consecutive nights at the Nippon Budokan, and concluded the tour with a performance in Okinawa, all of which also sold out. The tour concluded with great success.

This year's nationwide tour, the first in a year since "The Fairytale Land of Rekishi and Rice Ear Fairies," will kick off at the Asahikawa Civic Cultural Hall Grand Hall in Hokkaido, spanning 17 cities and 18 shows across the country.

The tour themes have garnered attention for their elaborate productions, with "Movies" in 2016 and a fantasy-inspired "Rice Ear Fairies" theme in 2017. The details of this year's tour have not yet been revealed. With rumors of a new album release this year, the tour is shaping up to be highly anticipated.

Product Information
Rekishi TOUR 2018
Ticket Prices | Reserved Seats ¥6,480 (Tickets required for ages 4 and up)
General Ticket Sale Date | Saturday, August 25, 2018, Nationwide Release
FC Pre-sale | Friday, June 1, 6:00 PM - Sunday, June 10, 11:00 PM

November 7, 2018 (Wed) | Asahikawa Civic Cultural Hall Grand Hall (Hokkaido)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM (Inquiries) WESS TEL: 011-614-9999

November 8, 2018 (Thu) | Wakuwaku Holiday Hall Grand Hall (Hokkaido)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM (Inquiries) WESS TEL: 011-614-9999

November 15, 2018 (Thu) | Morioka Civic Cultural Hall Grand Hall (Iwate Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) NORTH ROAD MUSIC TEL: 022-256-1000

November 16, 2018 (Fri) | Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21 Grand Hall (Miyagi Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) NORTH ROAD MUSIC TEL: 022-256-1000 /

November 19, 2018 (Mon) | Nakano Sun Plaza Hall (Tokyo)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:45 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) DISK GARAGE TEL: 050-5533-0888

November 21, 2018 (Wed) | Kiryu City Civic Cultural Hall Silk Hall (Gunma Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) DISK GARAGE TEL: 050-5533-0888

November 29, 2018 (Thu) | Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall (Aichi Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:45 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) JAILHOUSE TEL: 052-936-6041

November 30, 2018 (Fri) | Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) YUMEBANCHI Hiroshima TEL: 082-249-3571

December 4, 2018 (Tue) | Kanagawa Kenmin Hall Grand Hall (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:45 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) DISK GARAGE TEL: 050-5533-0888

December 5, 2018 (Wed) | Kanagawa Kenmin Hall Grand Hall (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:45 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) DISK GARAGE TEL: 050-5533-0888

December 10, 2018 (Mon) | Sunport Hall Takamatsu Grand Hall (Kagawa Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) YUMEBANCHI Okayama TEL: 086-2313531

December 12, 2018 (Wed) | Civic Hall Sears Home Yume Hall (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) Kyodo West Japan TEL: 092-714-0159

December 13, 2018 (Thu) | Fukuoka Sun Palace (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:45 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) Kyodo West Japan TEL: 092-714-0159

December 17, 2018 (Mon) | Kobe International House Kokusai Hall (Hyogo Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) Shimizu Onsen TEL: 06-6357-3666

December 18, 2018 (Tue) | ROHM Theatre Kyoto Main Hall (Kyoto Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) Shimizu Onsen TEL: 06-6357-3666

December 20, 2018 (Thu) | Ichikawa City Cultural Hall Grand Hall (Chiba Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) DISK GARAGE TEL: 050-5533-0888

December 23, 2018 (Sun) | Kanazawa City Cultural Hall (Ishikawa Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 5:00 PM / 5:30 PM (Inquiries) Kyodo Hokuriku Ticket Center TEL: 025-245-5100

December 26, 2018 (Wed) | Shizuoka City Cultural Hall Medium Hall (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Doors Open / Show Starts: 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM (Inquiries) JAILHOUSE TEL: 052-936-6041