A-Nation
A-Nation (stylized as a-nation) is the name of an annual series of summer concerts that are held in various cities in Japan. Organized by Avex Group, Japan's biggest independent record label, this series features the most successful artists signed onto Avex Trax or other labels of the group (although some artists from other Japanese labels also participate here). A-Nation began in 2002 and is held each weekend during August of each year. Top Avex artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Kumi Koda, AAA, Ai Otsuka, BoA, Do As Infinity, TVXQ, Super Junior, Hitomi and SHINee perform at A-Nation every year.
Dates and Venues
2002
August 3 - Toyama Athletic Stadium
August 4 - Appi Kogen Ski Resort, Iwate
August 10 - Kure, Hiroshima
August 11 - Huis Ten Bosch
August 17 - Sportsland SUGO
August 18 - Yamaha Resort Tsumagoi, Shizuoka
August 24 and 25 - WTC Open Air Stadium, Osaka
August 31 and September 1 - Odaiba, Tokyo
2003
July 19 and 20 - Kasai Rinkai Park, Tokyo
July 26 - All-Season Resort APPI
August 2 and 3 - Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka