{"id":57770,"date":"2024-12-08T21:55:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T13:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=57770"},"modified":"2024-12-08T21:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T13:55:59","slug":"the-itchyworms-return-to-japan-for-another-leg-of-akin-ka-na-lang-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/music-entertainment\/the-itchyworms-return-to-japan-for-another-leg-of-akin-ka-na-lang-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Itchyworms return to Japan for another leg of \u2018Akin Ka Na Lang\u2019 tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Manila, Philippines \u2013 December 5, 2024<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 \ufeffAward-winning Filipino band The Itchyworms<\/strong> are set to return to Japan for another run of their critically acclaimed Akin Ka Na Lang\u2026 Japan! Tour<\/em><\/strong> in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the success of their 2023 tour, the band will perform three shows from January 17 to 19, 2025, on iconic venues across Tokyo, including Mr. Back in Saitama, Heaven\u2019s Door in Sangenjaya, and Gamuso in Asagaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been fortunate to build a loyal fanbase in Japan over the years,\u201d says Jugs Jugueta, lead vocalist of The Itchyworms. \u201cIt\u2019s truly humbling to see fans traveling hours from all over Japan just to watch us perform. What makes the Japanese audience so special is their deep appreciation not only for our hits but also for the more obscure tracks. To them, it\u2019s all good music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Itchyworms, known for their blend of rock, pop, and humor, have long cultivated an international following. For this upcoming tour, the band promises a fresh setlist that includes more English-language songs from their early catalog, along with some unexpected surprises. \u201cWe used to have a lot of songs in English when we were starting out, and we also experimented with odd time signatures. We\u2019re bringing some of those songs back for this tour, and I\u2019m excited to see how the Japanese audience responds to this experiment,\u201d says Jugueta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drummer and co-lead vocalist Jazz Nicolas also shares his admiration for the Japanese fans, noting that despite language barriers, music remains a universal connector. \u201cEven if the audience doesn\u2019t understand every word, the connection is still there,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s the music that binds us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicolas also reflects on a memorable moment from a previous Japan tour. \u201cOne time, I decided to surprise my bandmates by crawling on the floor and making weird noises behind a wall, just to startle them. To my surprise, it wasn\u2019t my bandmates who walked in\u2014it was the venue owner. He just smiled and said, \u2018Aha! Crawling on the ground. Itchyworms.\u2019 That moment has stayed with me ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next year, The Itchyworms are set to expand their reach even further with more venues abroad. In addition to their Japanese dates, the band is planning tours in Europe, with a special focus on the UK, and new dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a career spanning over two decades, The Itchyworms continue to resonate with fans around the world, cementing their place as one of the Philippines\u2019 most beloved musical exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Itchyworms\u2019 Akin Ka Na Lang\u2026 Japan! Tour 2025 dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n