'Frequently asked questions' for listeners

Here are the answers to the questions we most frequently receive from everyone coming to Sax Samurai's live performances. We would appreciate it if you could check them before heading out.

!Please check before you leave

The live performance may be suddenly cancelled due to weather or other circumstances.

In the event of a sudden cancellation, updates to the website may not always be in time, so please check the official social media for the latest event information.

01Live performance schedule and eventsInformation on the schedule and sudden cancellation

QAre you announcing any live gigs?
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The live schedule isthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please check as it has been announced on.

QI want to know about plans that are not on the schedule yet.
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Any schedules not listed on the live schedule have not yet been made public due to the organiser's release schedule and other factors.

Or it is possible our publication process has not caught up yet, but as dealing with each of you individually would be extremely complicated, we cannot answer individual enquiries.

Thank you for your understanding.

QAre concerts ever cancelled?
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It may also be cancelled at short notice due to the weather (such as rain or strong winds) or other circumstances. In the event of a sudden cancellation, updates on the website may not be in time, so please check the latest event information atOfficial TwitterPlease check with.

As for the criteria for cancellation due to weather or other factors,this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)for more information.

02Regarding performances away from homeRegarding requests to visit 〇〇 Prefecture

QI want you to come to 〇〇 Prefecture too
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Especially regarding performance venues further away, I generally do not choose them myself; rather, I visit them when I receive a request.
If I am fortunate enough to receive a commission, I shall visit you.

QDo you ever come to 〇〇 Prefecture? If you're ever coming, let me know.
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Especially regarding performance venues further away, I generally do not choose them myself; rather, I visit them when I receive a request.
If I am fortunate enough to receive a commission, I shall visit you.

Any schedules not listed on the live schedule have not yet been made public due to the organiser's release schedule and other factors.

Or it is possible our publication process has not caught up yet, but as dealing with each of you individually would be extremely complicated, we cannot answer individual enquiries.

Thank you for your understanding.

03Requests for the venueRegarding filming, requests, gifts, etc.

QAm I allowed to take photos or videos during the performance?
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You’re more than welcome. If you do post this on social media, I’d be grateful if you could include ‘# Sax Samurai’. Please tag me in your Instagram Stories as well, if possible.
Also, we would be grateful if you could send us the video you took via Instagram DM so that we can also use it in our post.

Please note that photography may not be permitted at certain venues.

QIs it possible to request a two-shot photograph, an autograph, or a handshake?
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I apologise.
Right now, we have an extremely large number of customers, so if we were to accommodate even one person, a great many people would rush in, which would take a tremendous amount of time.
Therefore, we are currently declining this request.

Some customers ask for this after the other guests have left, but it creates unfairness, so please refrain from doing this as well.

Some people take selfies when tipping or handing out stickers, but please refrain from doing so as there are others waiting.

QCan I make a request?
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Currently, we have an increase in customers, and accepting one person means we would have to accept requests from many others, which would make managing the live performances disorganised, so as a rule, we decline.

QAre drop-ins or jam sessions allowed?
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I am terribly sorry, but we generally do not perform that at our usual live shows.
Partly due to issues like obtaining permission for the performance venue, there are aspects that are not allowed by the rules, and it is also because I want to do things at my own pace.

QAre gifts or food parcels allowed?
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I am terribly sorry. I mainly get around on a moped, and since my gear and instruments already fill up all my luggage, I really appreciate the thought, but I would be grateful if you could refrain from doing so.

04About Saxophone SamuraiAbout the bamboo hats, about the musical instruments, about the CDs

QAren't you a Komuso?
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This hat is called a ronin-gasa, worn by masterless samurai, and is slightly different from the komuso-gasa worn by komuso monks.

QWhat is a straight instrument?
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The straight instrument is called a soprano saxophone. It is often mistaken for a clarinet, but this is also a type of saxophone.

QDo you sell CDs?
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We do not sell CDs. There are no plans to produce them at the moment.
I hope you will enjoy the videos on social media and elsewhere.

Here are our upcoming live datesConfirmed live performances are listed on the live schedule page.
Please do drop by if you are in the area.
View live schedule