JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert 2022 & JACE (Japan Arts Culture Entertainment) 2022

 Kuala Lumpur 28 Oktober 2022 Toybox Projects, a renown company for bringing out 

authentic Japanese culture to its audiences, isexcited to announce two major events; 

Japan x Malaysia  Friendship Concert 2022 on 30th October and JACE (Japan Arts, 

Culture, Entertainment) 2022  event happening from 28th October to 13th November 2022.

JACE (Japan Arts, Culture, Entertainment) 2022

To all Japanese culture fans out there, whether you’re a casual follower or an enthusiast, 

this event is for you. Presented by LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre and organised by 

Toybox Projects, the "HARAJUKU" ❤ ”KAWAII" themed JACE (Japan Arts,

 Culture, Entertainment) 2022, will be held at LaLaport BBCC from 28 th October 2022 until 

13 th November 2022. Throughout the 17 days, visitors will be presented with bona fide 

Japanese activities that will be showcase up-close, personal and authentic experiences of 

the internationally popular destination HARAJUKU, in Tokyo, Japan.



Among the highlight of JACE 2022 is the exclusive meet and greet sessions with the 

popular Japanese artists; BACK-ON, Centimillimental, and FEMM who will be performing 

at the  JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert 2022. A HARAJUKU fashion show run 

by the a professional team is also coming from Japan. There are also creators' 

workshops and activities alongside the many booths filled with Japanese products or 

brands which will be brought in exclusively from HARAJUKU, Japan just for this event! 

What's more, visitors will be able to get tips on HARAJUKU Fashion, enjoy a

Halloween Cosplay Contest, experience an authentic Japanese Lolita Fashion Gathering 

with the first ever Miss Lolita 2022 competition in Malaysia, a HARAJUKU fashion 

show that creates HARAJUKU itself right here in Malaysia, where visitors will experience 

various styles which includes kawaii Harajuku style, crazy colouful Harajuku style, street 

Harajuku style, lolita kimono and kimono in harajuku style arrangement. Visitors will also 

be able to make obi and adapt it into a dress by learning first-hand fromthe professional 

Japanese stylists who work with Japanese artists!


There are plenty of fun activities and games which the whole family and friends will be able 

to enjoy together! Traditional Japanese festival games await you with exciting authentic 

prizes of Japanese products. You can also try out the authentic Japanese sweets and watch 

tea ceremony demonstrations, etc.


Kinjo, a talented Japanese comedian who has learned Bahasa Malaysia and English from 

scratch in Malaysia, and does comedy in those three languages will be the emcee for the 

opening ceremony, JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert, Halloween cosplay contest and 

stand-up comedy contest. Love listening to Japanese songs? 

A Japanese fashion enthusiast? 

Join the competition and show your talent to win eye-popping prizes! There are even more 

activities to be brought to you from Japan. It doesn't stop here. An exciting 

collaboration  with KADOKAWA Gempak Starz Girypto Photo Booth also

awaits you alongside more activities.



JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert 2022


JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert 2022, organised and promoted by Toybox Projects 

and supported by Tourism Malaysia, is a cross cultural promotional concert with the motto 

of introducing the various types of artists from both Japan and Malaysia. It is held to 

commemorate the long-time friendship between Japan and Malaysia. Volume 1 which was 

held  in 2017, was a huge success. With regards to that success and the many requests from 

the fans, media, artists and music industry professionals for more series of the same 

concert, Volume 2 is  now being presented with a different lineup of artists from both

Japan and Malaysia. The Japanese headliners include BACK-ON, Centimillimental & 

FEMM, while Floor 88, Estranged, and Sakura Band as the Malaysian headliners. 

The concert will be held at Zepp Kuala Lumpur which is just within the LaLaport BBCC 

vicinity. Zepp Kuala Lumpur is a world-class rock concert hall operated by Zepp Hall 

Network Inc. Zepp Hall Network is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. 

Other than the one in Kuala Lumpur, there are 8 Zepp halls in Japan, and 1 hall in

Taiwan.



BACK-ON is a rock band and is a familiar name to the fans of ACG. They have many song 

tie-ups with popular anime series such as "Gundam", "Initial D", 

"Fairy Tale" and many more. One of the its members is fluent in English, while 

the other is fluent in Chinese. They have toured worldwide and are celebrating

their 20th anniversary this year. Their music and live performances have received 

worldwide acclaim.


Centimillimental is a singer songwriter who is a winner of one of the major auditions in 

Japan and iscurrently a rising star in Japan. He is best known for his songs from the 

popular  anime "Given" and "Bakuten!!". In 2015, out of 5000 

contestants,  he won the Grand Prix at Inazuma Gate contest under the pseudonym 

(“Hey, Don’t Forget”).  Following the success, he made his major debut in 2019 with his 

single  “Kizuato” which is the  opening theme song for the anime “Given” with over 26M 

streams on Spotify making it a smash hit debut and also, he wrote all the band songs for 

this  anime as his  writing skills hit the spotlight. These songs have a total of 140M streams 

on Spotify. He also  writes songs and produces works for other artists such as 

Sakurazaka46, “Samidareyo”,  Hinatazaka46 “Bokunanka” and others.


FEMM, short for "Far East Mention Mannequins" is the first-ever female rap duo

 with a unique concept of portraying themselves as mannequins. Their upbeat and stylish 

sound has captured the attention of Japanese culture fans around the world, especially in 

western countries. Their fashionable look is also loved by fans of cosplay and Japanese pop 

culture. Pow!/L.C.S, FEMM's major debut and first physical

album, was released in February 2016.


Different languages, different melodies, but for the same reason. Come and enjoy the 

music,  dance and have fun on Sunday the 30th of October 2022 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.


Mark your calendar and grab your tickets now!


Ticket prices are: Rock RM 138 (free standing) / Rock VIP RM188 (Free Standing) 

with Meet & Greet + Poster + Priority Entry to Hall / Rock VIP A RM188 

(Free Standing)  with Meet & Greet + Poster + Priority Entry to Hall + Autograph 

Session / Jazz RM238 (Numbered Seating) / Jazz VIP RM288

(Numbered Seating) with Meet & Greet + Poster / Jazz VIP A RM288 

(Numbered Seating)  with Meet & Greet + Poster + Autograph Session / 

Classic RM288 (Numbered Seating) / Classic VIP RM338

(Numbered Seating) with Meet & Greet + Poster / Classic VIP A RM338 

(Numbered Seating) with Meet & Greet + Poster + Autograph Session / VVIP Party 

Box RM 6088 comes with a private room maximum of 10 pax per room with a great view of 

the stage and benefits of meet & greet, poster and food & beverages.


The VIP tickets include meet & greet and poster. All prices exclude ticket processing 

fees and other handling fees. Tickets are on sale beginning 24 September 2022, 3pm at

 https://ilassotickets.com/ . Note: VVIP Party Box is limited to only 8 rooms.

VIP A tickets for all categories have been sold out. With the high demand and request from 

the fans and after discussion with the artists, the organisers have decided to add on more 

VIP A  tickets,  only for the Rock Zone. This is your last chance to grab the tickets. 

Don’t wait  til it's sold out. Grab the tickets now!


Fan Meeting is open to the public and will take place at JACE 2022 at LaLaport BBCC, 

Main Atrium on 29 October 2022 at 2.00pm. On Saturday 29 October 2022, purchase 

any artist merchandise to get a solo photo session with them at limited pax only. There will 

be a talk session as well.


Meet Centimillimental at 2.00pm, FEMM at 3.30pm and Back-On at 5pm. On the 

concert day,  30 October 2022 at 10am, there will be a group photo session 

(only for VIP and VIP A ticket holders) and autograph session (only for VIP A ticket holders) 

at JACE 2022 at LaLaport BBCC, Main Atrium.

A Joint Press Conference / Opening Ceremony (JACE 2022 & JAPAN x MALAYSIA

 FRIENDSHIP CONCERT 2022) will be held on 28 October 2022, at LaLaport BBCC.


The public is invited to attend. Artists from both Malaysia and Japan will be attending 

the press conference and there will be a mini Harajuku fashion show as well.


JACE is presented by LaLaport BBCC, organised by Toybox Projects, Endorsed by 

Embassy of Japan, Furama Bukit Bintang (Official Hotel), Rentak Sejuta (Official Media) 

and Kadokawa Gempak Starz (Official Media Partner).


JAPAN x MALAYSIA Friendship Concert 2022 is organised by Toybox Projects; endorsed 

by Embassy of Japan; Supported by Tourism Malaysia; Zepp Kuala Lumpur (Concert Venue), 

Furama Bukit Bintang (Official Hotel), Rentak Sejuta (Official Media) and Kadokawa 

Gempak Starz (Official Media Partner). Organiser reserves the rights to alter the 

terms & conditions and/or the contents without prior notice.


Photography or videography are strictly prohibited inside the venue without 

the permission of the organiser. No outside F&B allowed in the venue. 

Children aged under 15 years old are advised to be accompanied by the guardian. 

Organiser reserves the rights to refuse or escort out any personnel with

any inappropriate behaviour.


For more information, visit our website www.toyboxprojects.com and event page

www.toyboxprojects.com/friendship-2022 

or contact info@toyboxprojects.com




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