Tokyo Jihen(東京事変) announces disbandment

Rock band Tokyo Jihen(東京事変) (also known as Tokyo Incidents) announced on their official website today that they are breaking up. The band will officially dissolve on February 29, 2012.

Tokyo Jihen was formed in 2004 by vocalist Shiina Ringo(椎名林檎). The group currently consists of Shiina, bassist Kameda Seiji(亀田誠治), drummer Hata Toshiki(刄田綴色), guitarist Ukigumo(浮雲), and keyboardist Izawa Ichiyo(伊澤一葉).

Before they disband, Tokyo Jihen will hold a final tour in February, with shows at Yokohama Arena(横浜アリーナ) (February 14-15), Osaka-jo Hall(大阪城ホール) (February 21-22), and Nippon Budokan(本武道館) (February 28-29). All tickets will be sold by lottery. Applications are being accepted from January 13 to January 23.

Tokyo Jihen is releasing a mini-album titled “color bars” on January 18. On February 15, they will release a live best album titled “Tokyo Collection” (containing a new song called “Sanjunisai no Wakare”) and a live DVD & Blu-ray titled “Discovery.”




Source: tokyograph.com