(NOAH) The Green Guide to "PHOTO THE LIVE! ~ Encore + tokyo"

I hope this guide will be of use for those who are going to be Tokyo for Noah at Sumo Hall on November 2nd, and would like to visit the gallery either on a day when there are or aren't any wrestlers appearing.

"PHOTO THE LIVE! ~ Encore + tokyo" is an exhibition of Noah photographs, which have been taken by Miyaki Wakako, Noah's official photographer responsible for the match photography and for the wrestler photo portraits (she also used to be the official photographer for Big Japan and has worked with other promotions besides that); in 2013 she started teaching photography and has taught more than 500 students in four years.
The exhibition follows on from last years "PHOTOTHELIVE" which was held in August in Tokyo. 


Address: Gallery Le Deco 3-6-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
(Nearest station is Shibuya Station Nishiguchi)

If you are interested in attending an event, please e-mail photothelive@gmail.com from 4th October 2019 stating the event you wish to visit, your name, and number of people attending and their names.  You also need to state if you attended the Daisuke Harada event in Osaka (no need to mention it if you did not). Wakako-san will respond to you at a later date with a confirmation e-mail and a ticket number.

Gallery fee is ¥300, however, if you are attending one of these events please show your event attendance confirmation e-mail, and you will get a free entry (and a free badge). However, if you have attended an event in Osaka, you will still need to pay to get into Tokyo.

If you are attending an event, please bring your confirmation e-mail to the reception desk, and you will be presented with a numbered ticket, you will need to queue via ticket number. Tickets can also be bought on the day from 12pm on the 5th floor. The staff will do their best to accommodate those arriving late, but entry is not guaranteed.

The wrestlers will only sign the photobook or official photograph.
Please note that photography is forbidden in the gallery, except for a designated area.
No food or drink (except on 3rd November for the "Breakfast with Akitoshi Saito")

SCHEDULE
(For those who went to the Daisuke Harada talk in Osaka, there will be a discount on admission).
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Please note that due to wrestler events, it may be closed slightly earlier.


29th October: 12am - 8pm
"Shiozaki and Miyaki"

Time: 20:15 - 21:15

Go Shiozaki and Miyaki Wakako will talk for about 40 minutes, afterwards he will sign autographs and have photo taken with visitors for about 20 minutes. There will also be a chance for fans to ask questions.
Please note that only 25 people will be admitted to this event.
Fee: ¥ 4500 (this also includes either the photobook or a Noah glass square, and a badge of one of the wrestlers which will be chosen out of a tin at random).

30th October: 12am - 8pm


31st October: 12am - 8pm
"NOAH Autumn Collection - Katsuhiko Nakajima, lets take a snapsnot together!

Time: 8:15pm - 9:30pm

Katsuhiko Nakajima will pose for pictures after having hair and make up done like he did for the spring studio pictures and then be photographed by Wakako-san in a studio setting, afterwards fans will have the opportunity to either photograph Katsuhiko Nakajima or themselves with him or other people with him. Please note there will be no talk event or autographs, although fans will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Fee: ¥ 8000 (you get to choose a badge)

1st November: 12am - 8pm
Miyaki Wakako will be giving a tour of the gallery from 12:30 to 1.00. Free admission.
She will talk about technique, ringside photography, and why the photograph was chosen, memory of the event etc.
No reservation required, event is free other than gallery entry fee.

2nd November: 11am - 7pm


3rd November: 12am - 4.30pm
"Breakfast with Akitoshi Saito ~ a look back on Sumo Hall"

Time: 11am - 12am
Akitoshi Saito will talk for 40 minutes about each match at Sumo Hall. A gallery of photos taken the night before will also be shown. There will be a 20 minute autograph and photo session. 25 people only. Although food will not be served, fans can bring food and drink (breakfast) and eat it while listening to the talk. Please no alcohol.
Fee: ¥ 4500 (this also includes photobook or a piece of Noah merchandise, and a badge of one of the wrestlers which you can choose). If you attended Go Shiozaki's event, you will only pay ¥1500 on entry.

Wakako-san will also be giving a 40 minute talk on this day from 2.30.
Free admission.

LINKS
Official site
Official Twitter of Miyaki Wakako\Photo The Live
Gallery Le Deco

Link to original article from Noah.co.jp
Picture credit: Noah.co.jp.

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