When it comes to most J-Pop groups, watching them perform at a yearly concert is often as good as it gets. Enter girl group AKB48 and their custom-made venue, where rotating members (there’s been over 120 at a time) perform near-daily. Given how popular they’ve become, tickets are highly sought-after and awarded by a lottery system after applying via the website. It’s a game of chance, but try your luck anyway: it’s a lot of fun singing along with wild fans. browsing the gift store, where you’ll find a staggering array of AKB48-branded merch.