Tour Dates

Date	Time	City	Venue	On Sale
Tue, March 11	7:00 p.m.	Tokyo	Budokan	12/14
Wed, March 12	7:00 p.m.	Tokyo	Budokan	12/14
Thu, March 13	7:00 p.m.	Tokyo	Budokan	12/14
Sat, March 15	5:00 p.m.	Yokohama	Yokohama Arena	2/ 1

Ticket Information

Prices 9,500 yen (Section S) / 8,500 yen (Section A) (tax incl.)

The Tokyo shows

Promoter
Udo Artists	Call (03)3402-5999

The Yokohama show

Promoter
Udo Yokohama	Call (045)664-6969

December 1st, 2002
It was announced that KISS performed in Japan in March 2003 on the radio program "Power Rock Today".

December 4th, 2002
Japan tour was confirmed. The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists announced KISS Japan Tour on their web site. Tickets go on sale December 14th, 2002 And they accept pre-orders on their web site from Thursday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. to Wednesday, December 11th at twelve o'clock midnight.
The Tokyo Chunichi Sports newspaper reported KISS Japan tour. An article is about a one-fourth page size with a photo of Paul and Gene in color.

December 5th, 2002
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists began to accept preorders for the Tokyo shows on their web site.

December 6th, 2002
Japan tour was officially announced. The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists officially announced KISS Japan Tour on The Asahi Shimbun newspaper and The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper. This advertisement features the big KISS logo but there is no picture of members. And it doesn't mention members.

December 7th, 2002
KISS Japan tour was mentioned for about 2 minutes on the TV program "navi-cube". This program introduces upcoming concert information every Friday at midnight. Video clips of "I Was Made For Lovin' You" and "Cold Gin" were aired a bit. navi-cube Station CX (Fuji Television) Air Time Dec. 6, 2002 26:45-27:15
The TV program "Ongaku-kan" (TVK-TV Kanagawa station) accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows.

December 8th, 2002
The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows. Each 1,000 tickets (500 tickets for floor seats & 500 tickets for the 1st floor stand seats) were prepared for them.

December 9th, 2002

The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put a full page advertisement for KISS Japan tour on "Weekly Pia" magazine. Weekly Pia / December 16th, 2002 issue Format Magazine Catalog Number T1127773120359 Price 350 yen (tax incl.) Contents Page 122 : Ticket information for KISS Japan tour with a photo (in color) This article is one forth size of a page. Page 175 : Advertisement for KISS Japan tour (in color)

December 10th, 2002
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows. It was for Sound Mate members only (Sound Mate is maganed by Udo Artists).
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put a full page advertisement for KISS Japan tour on The Asahi Shimbun newspaper evening edition.

December 11th, 2002
The TV program "Rock City" (TVK-TV Kanagawa station) accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows. A TV commercial for KISS Japan tour was also aired in this program. Rock City Station TVK (TV Kanagawa station) Air Time Dec. 10, 2002 24:15-24:45

December 12th, 2002
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put a one-third page advertisement for KISS Japan tour on some newspapers. As far as I know, these newspapers published the big KISS advertisement. Nikkan Sports Houchi Shimbun Sankei Sports Sports Nippon Tokyo Chunichi Sports
The radio station "Tokyo FM" accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

December 13th, 2002
Ticket Pia accepted preorders for the Tokyo shows from 2:00 p.m. It was for Pia Card members only.

December 14th, 2002
Tickets for the Tokyo shows went on sale. Aoyama Ticket Agency & Udo Yokohama sold from 9:30 a.m. and Ticket Pia sold from 10:00 a.m. Section S tickets for the March 13th show were sold out around eleven o'clock and then all tickets for that day were sold out.

December 15th, 2002
Section S Tickets for the March 11th & 12th shows seemed to be already sold out.

January 17th, 2003
The Yokohama show on March 15th has been confirmed. Bon Jovi played at Tokyo Dome on January 16th & 17th. Udo Artists distributed fliers for the March 15th show there but it isn't officially announced yet. Tickets will go on sale February 1st.

January 20th, 2003
The Yokohama show was officially announced. The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists officially announced the March 15th show on The Asahi Shimbun newspaper. Tickets will go on sale February 1st.

January 24th, 2003
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put an advertisement for the Yokohama show on The Asahi Shimbun newspaper. They announced that e-plus accepted preorders for it from Saturday, January 25th at 12:00 a.m. until Monday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m.

January 26th, 2003
The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) accepted preorders for the Yokohama show. 2,000 tickets (1,000 tickets for the center section & 1,000 tickets for the arena section) were prepared.

January 27th, 2003
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put a full page advertisement for the Yokohama show on "Weekly Pia" magazine. Weekly Pia / February 3rd, 2003 issue Format Magazine Catalog Number T1127771020323 Price 320 yen (tax incl.) Contents Page 121 : Small ticket information for KISS Japan tour with a photo (in color) Page 163 : Advertisement for the Yokohama show (in color)

January 28th, 2003
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists accepted preorders for the Yokohama show. It was for Sound Mate members only (Sound Mate is maganed by Udo Artists).
The TV program "Rock City" (TVK-TV Kanagawa station) accepted preorders for the Yokohama show. TV commercials for KISS Japan tour and the Yokohama show were also aired in this program. Rock City Station TVK (TV Kanagawa station) Air Time Jan. 28, 2003 24:15-24:45

February 1st, 2003
Tickets for the Yokohama show went on sale. Aoyama Ticket Agency & Udo Yokohama sold from 9:30 a.m. and then Ticket Pia & CN Playguide sold from 10:00 a.m.

February 5th, 2003
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists announced that Tommy Thayer joined KISS as a touring guitarist on their web site.

March 11th, 2003

KISS Japan Tour kicked off!! Budokan was full of audience. They had neither Peter's drum solo nor Tommy's guitar solo on this tour. Paul hummed the first line of the famous Japanese song "Sukiyaki" and then he led audience into singing it before "Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll". To our surprise, Gene did the fire-breathing three nights at Budokan. The Japanese fire laws seem to be very strict, especially Budokan. So Gene couldn't do the fire-breathing when they performed here in 1988 and 1995. "Goin' Blind" was played on electric on this tour. Paul introduced all members after "Goin' Blind" on this day. Paul performed part of "Angie" during the intro of "Black Diamond". As a matter of fact, The Rolling Stones also visited in Japan and they performed at Budokan on the day before, March 10th. Deuce Strutter Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll Shout It Out Loud Firehouse Lick It Up King Of The Night Time World Calling Dr. Love Psycho Circus Goin' Blind Do You Love Me Cold Gin Beth - Gene Simmons bass solo - God Of Thunder I Was Made For Lovin' You Love Gun Angie [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Black Diamond < encore > Detroit Rock City Rock And Roll All Nite These merchandise were available. Tour Book - 3,000 yen White T-shirt (Japan) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt for the Budokan shows (Rising Sun) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt for the Budokan shows (Alive) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt (Gates of Hell) - 4,500 yen Line Stone T-shirt for women - 5,000 yen White T-shirt for women (I Love KISS) - 4,500 yen Baseball Cap - 3,500 yen Poster - 1,500 yen Key Chain - 1,000 yen Blinky KISS Logo - 1,500 yen KISStory I & II - 25,000 yen each

March 12th, 2003
Some newspapers reported the March 11th show. These newspapers reported. Especially, The Sports Nippon newspaper featured the big photo (Gene) and the small photo (Gene, Tommy & Paul) in color. Other newspapers also featured the small photo in color except The Nikkan Sports newspaper (this also featured the small photo but it was in black and white). Sports Nippon Daily Sports Tokyo Chunichi Sports Sankei Sports Houchi Shimbun Nikkan Sports Yuukan Fuji
"Forever" and "Heaven's On Fire" added. Budokan was full of audience again. Paul introduced all members after Gene's fire-breathing. Paul sang the chorus of "Lick It Up" acappella and he led led audience into singing it, then they performed "Lick It Up". Paul played the intro of "Satisfaction" before "King Of The Night Time World". Paul sang the 2nd verse of "Cold Gin" with Gene. They performed the 1st verse and chorus of "La Bamba", "Day Tripper" and "Sunshine Of Your Love" before "I Was Made For Lovin' You". Staffs were gathering around Paul's solo stage that was set up in the middle of the floor during these songs and they seemed to be very busy preparing. I thought they didn't have enough time to prepare before "Love Gun", so they needed to gain time. Paul performed part of "Angie" and "Stairway To Heaven" during the intro of "Black Diamond". Deuce Strutter Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll Shout It Out Loud Firehouse Lick It Up - Gene Simmons bass solo - God Of Thunder King Of The Night Time World Calling Dr. Love Psycho Circus Goin' Blind Forever Heaven's On Fire Do You Love Me Cold Gin La Bamba [ vo. Gene Simmons / the 1st verse and chorus ] Day Tripper [ vo. Paul Stanley / the 1st verse and chorus ] Sunshine Of Your Love [ vo. Gene Simmons / the 1st verse and chorus ] I Was Made For Lovin' You Love Gun Angie [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Stairway To Heaven [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Black Diamond < encore > Beth Detroit Rock City Rock And Roll All Nite

March 13th, 2003

The last night at Budokan Budokan was full of audience all three days. "King Of The Night Time World" was played as the opening number only this day. Paul sang the 2nd verse of "Cold Gin" with Gene. Paul hummed the first line of "Sukiyaki" and then he led audience into singing it before "Black Diamond". Paul performed part of "Angie" and "Stairway To Heaven" during the intro of "Black Diamond". Peter had microphone trouble during he sang "Beth". His vocal was often broken but he didn't change his microphone. Finally, he threw it after singing. King Of The Night Time World Deuce Strutter Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll Lick It Up Calling Dr. Love Goin' Blind Psycho Circus - Gene Simmons bass solo - God Of Thunder Shout It Out Loud Forever Firehouse Do You Love Me Heaven's On Fire Cold Gin I Was Made For Lovin' You Love Gun Black Diamond [ intro ] Angie [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Stairway To Heaven [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Black Diamond < encore > Beth Detroit Rock City Rock And Roll All Nite

March 14th, 2003
The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists put a small advertisement for the Yokohama show on The Asahi Shimbun newspaper.

March 15th, 2003

The last night in Japan Yokohama Arena was not full of audience. About 20 percents of tickets seemed to be unsold. The Rolling Stones performed at Tokyo Dome the same day. Some KISS fans had to chose The Rolling Stones show because tickets had gone on sale before this KISS show was announced. "100,000 Years" was played tonight instead of "Goin' Blind" and "Psycho Circus". Paul sang the end of the 2nd verse of "Cold Gin" with Gene. Paul hummed the 1st verse and chorus of "Sukiyaki" and then he led audience into singing it before "Love Gun". Paul performed part of "Stairway To Heaven" and "Angie" during the intro of "Black Diamond". Deuce Strutter Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll Shout It Out Loud Firehouse Lick It Up - Gene Simmons bass solo - God Of Thunder King Of The Night Time World Calling Dr. Love 100,000 Years Forever Heaven's On Fire Do You Love Me Cold Gin I Was Made For Lovin' You Love Gun Stairway To Heaven [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Angie [ vo. Paul Stanley / part of it ] Black Diamond < encore > Beth Detroit Rock City Rock And Roll All Nite These merchandise were available. Black T-shirt for the Budokan shows (Rising Sun) was also available here. Tour Book - 3,000 yen White T-shirt (Japan) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt for the Yokohama show (Rising Sun) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt for the Yokohama show (Alive) - 4,500 yen Black T-shirt (Gates of Hell) - 4,500 yen Line Stone T-shirt for women - 5,000 yen White T-shirt for women (I Love KISS) - 4,500 yen Baseball Cap - 3,500 yen Poster - 1,500 yen Key Chain - 1,000 yen Blinky KISS Logo - 1,500 yen KISStory I & II - 25,000 yen each Black T-shirt for the Budokan shows (Rising Sun) - 4,500 yen