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[zam（仮）]

Berryz Koubou will make their USA mainland debut in the 2011 Sakura-con, from April 22nd to 24th at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.

Official statement from Sakura-con:

All girl super group Berryz Kobo originally hails from Hello! Project and consists of Saki Shimizu, Momoko Tsugunaga, Chinami Tokunaga, Maasa Sudo, Miyabi Natsuyaki, Yurina Kumai and Risako Sugaya. With 7 Albums and 24 singles to their credit, Berryz Kobo's first North American appearance is a dream come true for many fans.

Berryz Kobo had their debut single, "Anata nashi dewa ikite ikenai" on Girls Day (March 3rd) in 2004, and have been consistently impressing fans ever since. There are many highlights to their 6+ year history, including their 2005 Oricon top 10 hit "Special Generation". In 2007, Berryz Kobo gave sold out performances in the Saitama Super Arena (20,000 seats), becoming the youngest band to perform in this arena with an average age below 14 years. One year later, they won the Best Newcomer Award at the Asia song Festival in South Korea and then the Nihon Yuusen Taishou Award for their cover song of "Dschinghis Khan". In March 2010, Berryz Kobo was the first all girl Japanese group to perform in Bangkok Thailand. Their latest single "Shining Power", released on November 10th is an ending theme for the anime "Inazuma Eleven". Berryz Kobo are excited to perform in the USA for their international fans!

Berryz Kobo appear courtesy of Up Front Agency and Japanfiles.com

ABOUT SAKURA-CON 2011

For 2011, Sakura-con will be held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center from April 22nd to 24th.

• Address - Washington State Convention Center
  800 Convention Place
  Seattle, WA 98101-2350
  http://www.wsctc.com/
• Map - http://www.sakuracon...tion/areaguide/
• Travel and Transportation - http://www.sakuracon...tion/travel.php

Registration for Sakura-Con 2011

Registration page:
https://secure.sakur...ation/index.php

Full convention membership rates

• $35 effective starting 2010.07.14
• $40 effective starting 2010.08.15
• $45 effective starting 2010.10.01
• $50 effective starting 2011.01.01
• Pre-Registration closed 2011.03.20
• $60 at the door

Single day rates (at the door only)

• April 22, Friday $35
• April 23, Saturday $40
• April 24, Sunday $30

Schedule

Sakura-Con 2011's schedule can be found in PDF format at http://www.sakuracon...ng/schedule.php

Berryz Koubou's schedule at Sakura-Con 2011 is the following (Copied from HelloStoreUSA's website):

**Times and events are subject to change. Please visit the HelloStoreUSA booth at Sakura-Con for complete information.

Friday, April 22 - Opening Ceremonies 10:00AM-12:00PM - Main Events 4A
Friday, April 22 - Audience Q&A - 2:00-3:00 PM - Panel Room 6C
Friday, April 22 - Autograph Session 1 - 4:00-5:00 PM - Autographs 4B
Saturday, April 23 - Line start 6:00 PM / Live Concert 7:00-8:00 PM - Main Events 4A
Sunday, April 24 - Autograph Session 2 - 2:00-3:00 PM - Autographs 4B

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QUICK LINKS

Sakura-Con: http://www.sakuracon.org/

• Sakura-Con's forum: http://scmb.sakuracon.org/index.php

Hello! Project: http://www.helloproject.com/
Hello Store USA: http://www.hellostoreusa.com

• Hello Store USA's Berryz Koubou at Sakura-Con 2011 information page: http://www.hellostor...nformation.html

Hello! Party 2: http://party.hello-ranking.com/2011/

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FAQ

Q) Where can I see I am pre-registered?
A) https://secure.sakur.../prereglist.php

Q) I pre-registered with Sakura-con but my name is not on their Pre-registration list/I didn't get the confirmation email that I'm registered, help!
A) Email your concerns to [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]

Q) I emailed those addresses listed above, but got no replies, what else can I do?
A) Ask for help on Sakura-con's forum at http://scmb.sakuraco...wforum.php?f=13

Q) I missed my chance to pre-register, what can I do?
A) Either register on site at the convention, or apply for Will Call (http://scmb.sakuraco...hp?f=15&t=21394)

Q) What will Berryz Koubou do at the convention?
A) A one hour concert, two autograph signing, and possibility more. Please refer to the Schedule section above for more info.

Q) What can I ask to get signed at the autograph session?
A) From Sakura-con's Policies page, "Please present only properly licensed products for autographing." http://www.sakuracon....php#Autographs

Q) I don't have any official Berryz Koubou merchandise, can I get some while I'm there?
A) JapanFiles/HelloStoreUSA/Berryz Koubou will have booths at the Exhibit hall to sell official Hello! Project goods. Both numbers are: HelloStoreUSA 610, 612; Berryz Kobo 711; JapanFiles 616. Check with Sakura-Con for most updated and accurate information.

Q) How do I cheer for the girl I like during the concert?
A) You can refer to the guide we have in this forum by aardvark http://www.hello-onl...akura-con-2011/

Q) What are the member's colors for Berryz Koubou?
A) Currently, the colors are: Shimizu Saki - Yellow, Tsugunaga Momoko - Pink, Tokunaga Chinami - Orange, Sudou Maasa - Blue, Natsuyaki Miyabi - Purple, Kumai Yurina - Green, Sugaya Risako - Red

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ANNOUNCEMENT TIMELINE

2010.12.19

Berryz will perform at Sakura-Con(anime convention, Seattle) next year!!!

this news was announced by saki-chan at today's berryz tour final concert

Thanks to BryxW for providing the link to the audio recording.
Audio recording of Captain making the announcement.

Officially UFA has not made the announcement, but Captain have announced it at their last concert as you can hear it in the audio recording.
Captain also said in her announcement to check the H!P official website when the information becomes available. That confirms the management have given Berryz the green light!

New information will be posted as it becomes available.

Update: 2010.12.20 1:31AM
Confirmation from Sakura Con.
Berryz Kobo is now in their guest list.
Berryz Kobo profile on Sakura Con

Update: 2010.12.21 9:36AM

Anime News Network articles
http://www.animenews...oup-berryz-kobo
http://www.animenews...sts-berryz-kobo

Update: 2010.12.21 3:31PM
Related links:
Wota Party at Sakura-Con 2011
Berryz Koubou member scrap book proposal

Update: 2011.01.03
Berryz Koubou comment video for Sakura-con:


Update: 2011.01.24
From JapanFiles/Hello Store USA

JapanFiles will release Berryz Kobo's new full-length CD (untitled) at Sakura-Con 2011, less than 4 weeks after the March 30th Japan release. The USA CD release contains the complete Japanese booklet and artwork, plus the same first-press release photo card from the Japanese regular edition.

Berryz Kobo's first USA CD release is available for pre-order now at HelloStoreUSA and JapanFiles online stores for fans in North America, and will also be available for international fans at RightStuf.com and Amazon.com.

This CD marks the 4th USA release from Hello! Project by the JapanFiles CD label, following 3 consecutive USA releases of Morning Musume's "Platinum 9 DISC," "Shouganai Yume Oibito" and "10 MY ME." JapanFiles has also released 2 USA CDs by Hangry & Angry (featuring ex- Morning Musume members Hitomi Yoshizawa and Rika Ishikawa).

Berryz Kobo USA CD Release pre-order:
http://www.japanfile...-pre-order.html
http://www.hellostor...-pre-order.html

From Sakura-con

All members who book a Sakura-Con affiliated hotel room through our online system, and stay at least one night during con, will get a Priority Entrance Wrist band to all Concerts and Main Events!

Remember that Sakura-Con hotels often sell out-so be sure act now while they are still available.
Reserving a Sakura-Con hotel room also helps support ANCEA to put on the best Sakura-Con we can!

The Event Pass booth is where you can get your PRIORITY ENTRANCE wrist bands for the concerts-but only if you have booked a Sakura-Con affiliated hotel room.

Be aware that you don't need a wrist band to attend the concert. These wrist bands simply get you in a few minutes earlier. The wristbands are obtained by presenting photo ID and verification of your hotel reservation at our event pass booth (we have a list-but to be safe you should also bring your receipt/confirmation). If you are a roommate of someone renting a room you must pick up your wrist bands together. Only 4 wrist bands will be issued per valid Sakura-Con hotel reservation unless your receipt reflects more. Wrist bands will give you preferential treatment during the first 15 minutes of seating for all concerts.

Update: 2011.03.03
Iceymoon starts the Hello! Party 2 thread on H!O
http://www.hello-onl...-hello-party-2/

Hello! Party 2 is scheduled for Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 8:30pm to 12:30am, at The Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
http://party.hello-ranking.com/2011/

Update: 2011.03.22
Berryz Koubou comment video for Sakura-con:


Update: 2011.03.24
HelloStoreUSA release rough schedule for Berryz Koubou, including details to autograph signing and prize give away.
http://www.hellostor...nformation.html

Update: 2011.04.07
HelloStoreUSA updates their information page for Sakura-Con 2011 with new details on more prizes.
http://www.hellostor...nformation.html

Update: 2011.04.07
2011's schedule is put up on Sakura-Con's official website.
http://www.sakuracon...ng/schedule.php

Update: 2011.04.07
HelloStoreUSA hints on Twitter about a Berryz Koubou in Seattle T-shirt, much like the Morning Musume in LA T-shirt back in Anime Expo 2009.

Our hint is about Sakura-Con T-shirts (not this year's AX). The hint might be better stated as: HwhatIdidNyouTseeHatIpreviousNanimeTexpo

Update: 2011.04.10
HelloStoreUSA updated their information page with the following:

Please be respectful & kind to all Sakura-Con staff as preparations are completed for Berryz Kobo's appearance. Let's all work together to make this a fun and memorable event for everyone!

Important: No running will be allowed in the dealer's room. Any attendee caught running will be removed from the dealer's room immediately. Please be courteous to all other attendees, dealers, and staff members.

Friday, April 22 - Opening Ceremonies 10:00AM-12:00PM - Main Events 4A
Friday, April 22 - Audience Q&A - 2:00-3:00 PM - Panel Room 6C
Friday, April 22 - Autograph Session 1 - 4:00-5:00 PM - Autographs 4B
Saturday, April 23 - Line start 6:00 PM / Live Concert 7:00-8:00 PM - Main Events 4A
Sunday, April 24 - Autograph Session 2 - 2:00-3:00 PM - Autographs 4B

Update: 2011.04.14

HelloStoreUSA updated their information page with the following:

PHOTO/VIDEO RULES:
CONCERT - No photos, video or audio recordings are allowed during the live performances.
AUTOGRAPHS - No photos, video or audio recordings are allowed during autograph sessions.
Q&A - There will be a brief group photo opportunity immediately before the Q&A session.
Once the Q&A session begins, no photos, video or audio recordings will be allowed.

Update: 2011.04.15

For the 2 promotional prize drawings that HelloStoreUSA are doing on Sunday at their booth, they said that "A member of Berryz Kobo will draw the winner's ticket live at the HelloStoreUSA booth. (Time TBA)"

Update: 2011.04.17

HelloStoreUSA updated their information page with the following:

Sunday, April 24
- 3:15 PM - Prize Drawings [Signed banner (1) and Berryz hand-written messages (7)] w/ member of Berryz Kobo - HelloStoreUSA (Booth #610)

Update: 2011.04.18

HelloStoreUSA tweeted these:

Special Berryz Kobo Sakura-Con T-Shirt & Ltd. Ed. Photo Sets! * Preview the goods & order form! * http://bit.ly/Berryz-SakuraCon

HelloStoreUSA will accept cash and credits cards at Sakura-Con.

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In alphabetical order:
aardvark
AiLove09
B.G.
Bex Bissell
Berryz Kamen
BlackTsubaki
cherrydiamonds
ChibiDaiyo
Damaramu
DARC1993
deedytan
dragonflychaser12
EmptyPail
FakeDejiko
gabbyns
GohanSanDiego
Jenfar.
joshmos
Khady
Kyuta-kun
Kyyuna
LunaCherri
Machi-chan
MaggieMehve
MaikuBano
Misaki
MM=Happiness
moonwell
mordhel
naokaji
NeedMoreBuono!
panda-chan
Ro-kun
Rogre
ryu1132
sanrio
sculpey12
sferris
ShuCream
Shug
sozomusume
stark
StevenLin
Super Luigi
Takeo Rey
temeri
TofuMan
turbos86
Zethgryn
リカルド ~Ricardo~
55Cyanides

[ChibiDaiyo]

a topic already? lol
it's not official but... I AM SO EXCITED!! X3

[yukari25]

the site of sakura-con also says this
http://www.sakuracon.org/

[ｌａｌａ]

This is actually meant to go in the
Hello!Project Events and World Culture Section Forum =3

[Charlo]

"Berryz Kobo's first North American appearance is a dream come true for many fans"

But not all of us! Who can't go. I think it's brilliant though. They might come to Europe next.

[yukari25]

They might come to Europe next.

That's what I'm thinking too

[zam（仮）]

If Captain says Berryz is going to Seattle, I'll take that as official enough

I hope I can keep this thread here just as the Bangkok concert.
Thread moved.

[kagaki]

This makes me want to go to Seattle

[ｌａｌａ]

I think the Bangkok one stayed because it's in Asia lol x3 or I dunno

but when MM was in France and America and Mano was in America it was in the other forum lol =3

They might come to Europe next.

This is when I will be waiting for Buono! (SNSD too of course if their European debut is true)
AKB48 absolutely =D, MM I have hopes but because of 9thgen I dunno lol

[noorangenolife]

i will tell you when i get something new from japan.
and i hope your help to japanese fans will go there, too.


i dont know whether i can go or not , now.......



and here is my blog about Berryz Kobo in Sakura-Con ,Seattle
http://berryzkoboseattle.blogspot.com/

[Chimai]

I SO wish I could go but I live too far away and my family is broke from going to England. I have no chance of going. >.<

I want a H!P act to come to the Mid-West (Chicago please!). That would be awesome~!

Oh well, I'm happy for them and all people that can go!

[Scramasax]

Damn it! Send some love to the Chicago area! US tour, perhaps?

[°C-ute-Fan!]

wow O_O
that message is surprising...and great for Berryz! ^^

but I´m happy thats not C-ute going to the USA...then I would be really frustrated...so C-ute...please come to Europe ha ha
^^

[Hello.0lll]

oh i see what you did there tsunku

push 182cm girl to the front

go to America

all according to plan

[ChibiDaiyo]

i was gone for a couple of minutes (or so it felt..)
and yay it's been confirmed x3

it's going to take a lot of hard work (mostly convincing) but for Berryz i'll do it!

[Ebii]

This is an amazing new, I'm so happy and proud of they , I'm sure that they are ultra happy by this live

Is a shame that I can't afford a travel but I wish the best for this
I'm so jelous of all the persons that will going to see them at the live

[NeedMoreBuono!]

Holy cow, it's official! This is going to be amazing!

[pastil]

I'm so happy for them! But at the same time I feel really sad as my chances of going there are minor.

Can't wait for more information! I agree with NeedMoreBuono!, this is going to amazing!

[Khady]

OH. MY. GOD. SEATTLE OMFG. OMG AM I DREAMING? OMG OMG OMG OMG WHAT IS AIR?

I seriously just screamed. One of my favorite groups in H!P coming to MY city
I'm going. No question. Not going to miss this. I would skip school for this.

The funny thing is... I sent an email to the Sakura Con people telling them to invite BK awhile ago

OMG I NEED A REALITY CHECK RIGHT NOW.

[hello!projecthappiness]

Did my post get deleted...?
I wasn't saying anything bad I was just saying how upset I am that's in not in LA D: