Asbury Lanes is a unique venue to say the least. It’s the best bowling alley during the day turned concert venue at night, giving it a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. It’s also the place where Japanese House brought her North American tour on September 28th. 

Before the show had even started, the energy at Asbury Lanes was unmatched. Doors opened at 7:00, and from that time on, fans flooded into of the venue (leaving little to no room to walk!). There was a buzz inside of the room as fans took photos of each other, chattered excitedly about which songs she would perform, and about what time Japanese House would finally come on. 

Even the opener, Venus and the Flytraps, was warmly welcomed by the crowd. They hyped up the crowd for the rest of the night with their infectious personality on stage. Both lead singers effortlessly talked to the crowd, joking with them while sharing facts about the songs they were playing. Their set included songs off of their many EP’s and singles including, “Venus in Love,” “Red Hot,” and “Worse Together.” They even invited fans to meet them after they finished playing at the merch table.

Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for - at 9:10, the lights dimmed, the music stopped, and out walked Japanese House with her band. The anticipation broke when she came up to the microphone and began to sing, “Touching Yourself,” as the room became bathed in a blue light. Dressed in a denim jacket and baggy jeans, Japanese House gave the show a more laid back vibe. However, the enthusiasm of fans was evident as the crowd roared, making Japanese House smile, before continuing into her next song, “Sad to Breathe.” Japanese House continued through her set with songs primarily from her newest album, “In the End It Always Does” which celebrated its one year anniversary earlier this year, in June. Japanese House, originally from Buckinghamshire, England, managed to make Asbury Lanes feel like a home for all fans. Multiple times throughout the evening she stopped singing to soak it all in, hearing the fans sing her songs back to her. 

Playing with her, Japanese House’s band consists of a keyboardist, drummer, and bassist, however for this show a saxophone was also brought out. It’s no surprise, then, that her music was a mix of sounds, delighting fans throughout the night. 

Closing out the show with, “Sunshine Baby,” Japanese House made it a night to remember for all fans at Asbury Lanes, even giving out some guitar picks. With this being the final stop of her North American Tour, it was made clear that she will come back around soon and will be welcomed by fans alike. She will go on to play the second day of All Things Go on September 29th.