I am not an organizer of the event.
I didn’t even know the fact that the venue is the Hitachinaka seaside park until a little while ago.
I apologize but please direct your complaints to Zak.
Then again, victims of the earthquake are doing their best to live in Ibaraki.
Before worrying over JYJ, let’s first worry about the people living in Ibaraki. Let’s help ease the hearts of the people in Ibaraki.
In order to protect JYJ, there are things you can do to stop this concert from happening.
I understand your worries for them to be exposed to radiation after all.
But please stop sending me insensitive comments about the people living in Ibaraki.
The people from Fukushima who are desperately trying to rebuild and are carrying out various actions, had insensitive words of rejection poured on them from another prefecture. Let us not do the same thing.
I feel sad as a Japanese person. As a Japanese person I feel ashamed. The values of Japanese people are that we always help each other out. This is the world image that Japan is proud of.
I am not an organizer.
Therefore, what I can do is very limited.
All I can do is accept what everyone is feeling. I am sorry. I will deliver the fact that there are fans who hold this type of opinion.
Also, in regards to JYJ’s health, and the health of the people going to see them, that they receive the highest consideration, I will enquire about that.
I feel that I want to go to cheer on all the victims suffering in Ibaraki.
I want to be by their side and add the voice of one more person to call for them.
If it will give them courage and hope than I will do everything I can.
But that is not an obligation for everyone.
There are people who are even pregnant there. To protect only myself, that is not the way it should be.
Please do what you need to according to your own judgment.
Source: Hayato’s Blog
Translation by: As0or83 of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3
JYJ3 
Hayato-san…hugz~~
Murasaki !!! Being the 1st ….hehehe…You will definitely get the concert tickets for both days….
Erm…………………need to look for hotels. Actually I’m already looking………….
thats great~!!!
Poor Hayato-san…really, people?! You think they didn’t think of the radiation as a factor? C’mon. They’re not new at this! Argh!!!
OMG…
Hayato-san, take heart
In this case, i think i can understand the fans’ feeling this time. Radiation isnt a joke. And i also cant stand the thought my beloved boys are exposed to radiation. That nightmare should never happen! But maybe in their worry,these fans said improper things abt the victims in the area,which they shouldnt do. Anyway,i love Hayato san. His words are full of love. And, please take great care of urself, JYJ ah!
I’m sorry but that is no excuse. As Hayato-san said there are even pregnant women in that area. Thinking about yourself and a few select others and going “to heck with the rest” cannot be excused especially if they are fellow Japanese citizens. Where is the human compassion? These “fans” that are whining and harassing Hayato-san are just plain idiots. Besides, isn’t this concert to help the people of Fukushima? Does it make sense to start with these selfish demands?
Others who are still recovering after losing everything~
I understand that JYJ fans love the boys and are worried for their safety but just how stupid do you think ZAK corporation and JYJ are? You think they would expose fans to unnecessary danger for giggles? Think about it from a business perspective; Do you think a company would set up a concert where they can risk being sued or some other defamation and hurting not only your clients’ reputation but also your own? Come on! Some of these people need to stop talking out of their asses and just think for a second. We possess brains for a reason!
Not really a reply to you but rather to these fans who will surely excuse their poor behavior with “concern” for JYJ. They are three grown-ass men OK. They really don’t need a lecture on the dangers of radiation at their age.
JYJ is supporting Japan
unlike others that only go for money
select a site significant
I’m proud of them
and I think we are not in danger
is sad that some fans are so stingy with his own country
im sorry to say this my image of BE have change… maybe not majority of them dislike this JYJ concert, but somehow im feeling sad… ~sigh~ btw i hope this concert continue n eventhough less people attend the concert but i hope d victims will get motivation n cheer frm JYJ… JYJ fighting!!!!!^^
Life is full of choices. Right? I think it is their (JYJ) choice to go and have concert in Ibaraki perfecture even many people said it is too dangerous.
To all those people who are afraid, then don’t go. Its their choice also and their lost.
Let the one who wants to go be.
I think I’m trying to understand to have a concert there. I’m praying for their safe journey and the success of their concert.
Btw just incase someone from C-jes read this. Just want to let them know, we in Indonesia are waiting for them also, so if your finding it hard to do it in Japan, please held it in Jakarta then. We have fans from city 2 hours flight willing to go Jakarta just to see them.
Sorry, out of topic.
Enjoy the concert. I’m just envy all those Ibaraki people right now.
Oh, just in case other people from outside Ibaraki doesn’t go to the concert, at least fans from Ibaraki will be entertain by our JYJ.
God bless their efforts.
Completely agree.
Hope they hear you. Sucks that Indonesia didn’t get their concert yet.
*except envying people in Ibaraki what with the tsunami/earthquake, radiation and all.
Someone i can understand some fans’ worry…. it is hard to tell if it is safe…. in fact, no one would ever know if it is completely safe to go there… but again it is their (JYJ and fans) own choices, we can only leave it at that
can someone explain to me what’s happening?
I’m sorry I kind of Lost for a while.
Is the venue deemed as dangerous for both the fans who will be attending and JYJ because it’s affected by radiation?
Sorry, that’s all I’ve got….
From what I understand, the venue site is kind of close to one of the radiative plants which is why people are worried. I don’t know what the numbers are though (if there are still and how much radiation is being leaked).
Thanks for explaining.
I could understand if fans whats to protect themselves before anything but if that’s really true, can ZAk change the venue for it?. I read at some sites that the place was really far but i think that’s bearable if I were given the chance to attend but it did shock me when I read this article.
ibaki is the next prefecture next to fukushima i think?
so is the venue close to fukushimas radiative plants or some located in ibaki (i mean japan is full of them anyway.)
and i guess the problem is (when it’s really close)
no matter if the radiation is still leaking or if it had stopped
you know, the radiation will not just vanish
in fact it will stay in the air and also in the sea for a whole lot of years.
it will weaken with the time, yes. but it will stay there for a long while.
even if they have the situation under control now (which i don’t even know because germany stopped reporting about it)
the radiation what already has leaked is no joke.
the question merely is, if it’s too close to fukushima and could be dangerous.
i understand the worry of jyj’s fans, but on the other hand.
i don’t think they would choose a venue or would go to a venue where they could damage their own as well as thousands of fans health.
i don’t think they would do that.
I think JYJ and ZAK are not kids subjecting themselves to danger, going to Ibaraki without studying the safety matters. Remember, they even donated NukAlert gadgets to protect the people especially the kids from even the slightest traces of radiation. Radioactivity is not to be taken lightly, what I understand is that they want to help Ibaraki government and its economy to survive from the misconception of radiation scare, this is a courageous act but definitely not a suicide. It’s normal to take necessary precaution but how can the Japanese people rise up from the disaster if they are held up by scare and “what if” attitude. JYJ wants to sing to Japan’s stages but they won’t risk their lives and the lives of the Japanese fans who will be attending this concert, there must be a SAFETY CLEARANCE from the proper authorities before they could even think to hold a concert in there.
Thumbs up to this, I agree with what you’re saying, to eliminate or lessen misconception~~
Great answer! Kris, I think you shoud send your opinion to all the people worrying about the concert venue.
If everyone scares Ibaraki, then Ibaraki will be abandoned place??? I have the same idea with Kris that JYJ “want to help Ibaraki government and its economy to survive from the misconception of radiation scare, this is a courageous act but definitely not a suicide”.
Thank you for your voice of reason.
Wasn’t this the place where the rock concert was held, back in the summer? That was definitely after the nuclear plant issue. The video about that concert showed a lot of people there. From that time on, if there had been any issues, I’m sure they would have surfaced by now. So, if it was safe to hold that one, why would it not be safe to hold this one? There has to be some logic to this. As was stated, I’m sure all parties concerned considered the options, and decided it was safe to hold the concert.
*don’t kill me please*
i know they wanted to help japan, but ZAK…safety comes first !
“Effects of Radiation Exposure on Human Health
Although a dose of just 25 rems causes some detectable changes in blood, doses to near 100 rems usually have no immediate harmful effects. Doses above 100 rems cause the first signs of radiation sickness including:
nausea
vomiting
headache
some loss of white blood cells
Doses of 300 rems or more cause temporary hair loss, but also more significant internal harm, including damage to nerve cells and the cells that line the digestive tract. Severe loss of white blood cells, which are the body’s main defense against infection, makes radiation victims highly vulnerable to disease. Radiation also reduces production of blood platelets, which aid blood clotting, so victims of radiation sickness are also vulnerable to hemorrhaging. Half of all people exposed to 450 rems die, and doses of 800 rems or more are always fatal. Besides the symptoms mentioned above, these people also suffer from fever and diarrhea. As of yet, there is no effective treatment–so death occurs within two to fourteen days.
In time, for survivors, diseases such as leukemia (cancer of the blood), lung cancer, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and cancers of other organs can appear due to the radiation received.”
worried worried worried worried. because i LOVE MY BOYS TOO MUCH!
but ibaraki seems normal
1 rem = 0.01 Sv right?
http://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/bukyoku/seikan/kokuko/en/links/map_radiation.html
Correct.
In this case, the Japanese gov tries to closely monitor the level of radiation, if it’s higher than 3.8 microsievert/hr they will alarm children to stay inside the building. They try to minimize exposure of radiation to stay within the 20 milisievert annual safety limit or not higher than 3.8 microsievert/hr. http://jnewstranslation.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/147-ministry-announces-provisional-safety-limit-for-school/
So upon the chart Juno showed above, it’s considered relatively safe, as the radiation levels detected were below the safety limit.
Besides, Rock In Japan Festival 2011 was just organized there during August 5-7th. Look at people who attended the concerts here. They even camped out at the park.
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/event/1071/Rock-in-Japan-Festival-2011
p.s. 9mm was there too. I remember someone here like this band ^^
I agree with you there!
How come ZAK chose that Venue without even considering both JYJ’s and Fan’s health?
That’s an assumption and I would rather assume that both ZAK and JYJ considered the health of both JYJ and the fans.
Don’t worry, it’s JYJ, they will always consider everyone’s well-being first, especially their fans~~ I’m very sure this was what JYJ wanted, that’s why ZAK went ahead with the chosen venue… And I’m pretty sure they have checked on the safety of the place before deciding it… Besides, before holding a concert, I’m sure they will have to obtain safety clearance from the relevant authorities before proceeding with it, so I trust it’s safe enough for 1 concert per day~
I really really fell sad and sympathy towards japanese people especially those who are in radiation affected areas. And I praise JYJ of have been considering to help the regional government enlighten the city’s economy post disaster.
But i have to agree with @kacangputih.. radioactive radiation is really a big deal. It could be affect not directly to you, but to your future son/daughter instead.
I hope and pray that nothing harm happened towards JYJ, fans, and japanese folks.. please be safe, healthy, and happy..
I am living in Ibaraki right now. Not as close to Fukushima but I live in Tsukuba which is like about 200kms away from Fukushima. I was paranoid for awhile but you know what? Every Japanese person here is trying their best to live and return back to normal and I also think that the boys aren’t stupid to put their health in danger. ZAK is a reputable company and I seriously doubt that they would intentionally and be irresponsible enough to put JYJ in danger.
It is a sad thing that fear clouds judgement.
Safety measures will be provided for the boys I am sure.
So far since March I haven’t felt any symptoms that relate to radiation. And many people here also are not dying from radiation.
Sometimes the media blows thing way out of proportion to create hype. That creates fear and misunderstandings.
Do not spread fear if you are not fully informed please.
Many people living here are already living on edge and are doing their best to help each other.
I admire the boys on being brave and kind to a country that isn’t theirs.
@kementari8: I’m happy to hear that people’s life there is returning back to normal ^^
@kementari8 thank you for informing us about the situation there 🙂 i think i can put my mind at ease now. And I’m glad to know everyone there is safe 🙂 Fighting neh^^
“Do not spread fear if you are not fully informed please.”
Exactly! Some don’t even live in Japan and now they think a Japanese company is setting up a concert there cause they are reckless or don’t know any better?…..some people…..
good thing u’re healthy~!!! please spread this info… JYJ loves japan so they miss it a lot too and they want to help its people…
Don’t you think a lot of jpop artists and thousand’s of fans would’ve exposed to it if it really does have a radiation??? see for yourself http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/event/1071/Rock-in-Japan-Festival-2011
do you think Japan gov would ever allow a rock festival just last month if there’s really something like “radiation” going on???? NO… its a big NO……
SO please don’t make assumptions and paste those effects of radiation… you’re worrying for nothing!!!
Japanese fans are probably worried because it’s a seaside area, and Ibaraki is just below Fukushima. But if JYJ decided to hold concerts there, I think it’s possible they’re doing it precisely because it was one of the affected areas. (They aren’t the first artists to step forward and decide to hold concerts in afflicted areas, a bunch of Japanese artists already have or are going to perform in Fukushima itself.)
I respect them all the more for it, but it sounds as though the organizers might have a problem pulling it off due to the location ;c.
I may sound stupid but who is this Hayato? I have seen him posting about JYJ a few times but i have no idea who he is. What is his relation with JYJ?
He is someone who worked with JYJ for 3Voice II Project; he also has friends worked/is working with JYJ and I guess now he’s JYJ fan so he just want to share his love to JYJ with other JYJ fans 🙂
Oh i see. Thanks for ur ans 🙂
This is not just about JYJ and I do not believe they would do a concert there if it was too dangerous. They have a responsibility to not only themselves but to the thousands of fans that would come to keep them safe. If the radiation’s to high I don’t think it would even be an option. I think some people are scared and are making a big deal out of this. If you don’t feel safe don’t go but don’t talk crap about the people there just because you don’t like the situation.
Agreed ^^
worrying about radiation sounds much more reasonable and legit than complaining about ticket price and the venue is a bit far off. I do hope JYJ team have thought about this and been prepared for it, because in any case, no matter what happens, I want my precious boys to be safe and healthy, leaving and returning in one whole piece!
Sometimes I really wonder…Is Hayato-san attacked by trolls who ‘claim’ to be JYJ/ot5 fans?
1) If you don’t feel safe, don’t go. Period. No one is forcing you to go.
2) If you are worried about JYJ, that’s fine. Express your views politely and move on.
However, 3) Don’t go criticizing the actual citizens still living in the Earthquake affected areas. That’s extremely insensitive and rude.
Also, I found there was a lot of misconception about radiation in the media. Solution? Go do research yourself and check the actual radiation levels in Ibaraki Prefecture before you decide your choice.
so sorry to hear hayato san received complaints from fans…Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu must knew abt the venue when planning for the concerts…I’m sure to them, it’s important to bring hopes to the people of Ibaraki…
JYJ and ZAK will not commit suicide bringing along thousands of fans. They will NEVER schedule a concert there if there’s even a slightest threat of danger. I think unfounded worries and misconception about this radiation scare are big hindrance for the disaster stricken areas to rise up again. I’m very proud of JYJ’s decision to go out from their comfort zone again, having concert in this far and “unpopular” venue. Yes, they really want to sing in Japan once more but through this Ibaraki concert, they will prove that not everything is about the Japanese yen, but they in one way or another help this place. Can you imagine the impact once this concert will be a success, to Ibaraki’s economy and tourism, and the boost of morale of the local residence ?
Thumbs up to this!~ It’s clear and logical and reaffirm once and again that JYJ nor ZAK will put anyone’s health in danger, not especially that of their beloved fans~~~ Well said, Kris! ^^
You always have logical thinking, Kris!
A++++
Totally agree with you. I am proud of our boys!!!! They deserve our love!!! Actions is louder than words. Our boys have used their action to prove their sincerity to help those who have suffered.
TAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Radiation is really a serious issue but I dont think if this plase is in danger then in the first place JYJ would never think to hold a concert there + they would never get a permission for a concert if it is dangerous, right? I really dont know about Ibaraki much, I also think that the safety is much more important but I just think that JYJ never put their fans in danger. Lets wait and see, maybe they can even change the place.
JYJ love their fans too much to even think about putting all of those going in danger.
Don’t those who doubt them even think about this?
Don’t they believe the boys?
(>_<)
i read in GAP that jrock festival was held at the same place…
d authority would not allowed the concert if it is dangerous
1st. wonder WHO are they that complain abt the venue?
2nd. before complained.. are they do research by their self abt the venue ?
if you not believe the EO why don’t u do it by urself.
3nd. on August Those venue had been held the biggest festival in Japan ‘Rock in Japan Festival’ with alot of J-pop n J-rock been onstage n been watched by Thousand audience. n the TICKET SOLD OUT.
ooh dear.. now the obstacle come from family if they real family. ~.~
Pray the best for the boyz. They will come to their second home.
Well… actually I can partly understand these fans’ worries but come on guys, if you’re truly JYJ’s fan, you must have known who they are…. they are JYJ after all, 3 amazing guys who always care about other people especially their precious fans. I don’t think that they made this decision without thinking about their fans’ safety…. why????… cuz they love their fans so freaking much >_.<…. but I will surely make it someday … Su ah… Jae ah… Chun ah….wait 4 me @~@
What happened with my comment???? I have to repost it T_T
Well… actually I can partly understand these fans’ worries but come on guys, if you’re truly JYJ’s fan, you must have known who they are…. they are JYJ after all, 3 amazing guys who always care about other people especially their precious fans. I don’t think that they made this decision without thinking about their fans’ safety…. why????… cuz they love their fans so freaking much >_.<…. but I will surely make it someday … Su ah… Jae ah… Chun ah….wait 4 me @~@
I give up… I don’t know what was wrong… cry T_T
I think they are anti fans comments
to disrupt the concert and to fail
I doubt that too >”<
maybe. there are some real low-lives out there.
Some fans are probably keep complaining just for the sake of COMPLAINING! The venue was just used recently for ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL. GO FIGURE HOW MANY FANS AND ARTISTS PERFORMED THERE THIS AUG 7-9!!~
ALL THESE ARTISTS PERFORMED THERE~
http://rijfes.jp/11/artist/
IN THIS SAME VENUE!~
http://rijfes.jp/11/areamap/
I mean Aug 5-7~xP
Rather than blaming zak and hayato (who have no say on where to do the concert) for choosing ibaraki. How about blaming avex who is blocking jyj on having a concert in any sort of decent dome through out Japan?
The boys are risking everything to have a concert there..not to mention helping the yet to be revitalized ibaraki perfecture.
If Rock In Japan can do it why cant JYJ concert?
Absolutely THIS : ” How about blaming avex who is blocking jyj on having a concert in any sort of decent dome through out Japan? ”
STOP blaming the victims here. As I’ve learned from bunny Thumper’s mom in Bambi “if you can’t say nothin’ nice, then don’t say nothin’ at all”. Pish!
Hello people??? this was just recently…
Rock in Japan Festival 2011 (August 2011) http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/event/1071/Rock-in-Japan-Festival-2011
SO WHAT ARE THOSE PEOPLE COMPLAINING AND WORRYING ABOUT??? IMO.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE CAME ON THE RECENT ROCK FESTIVAL…
APPARENTLY THOSE COMPLAINING DON’T KNOW A THING… THEY DO STUPID ASSUMPTIONS… REALLY
STOP THE NONSENSE AND SUPPORT & TRUST JYJ…
JYJ, CJES, AND ZAK KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING…
SO PLEASE CUT THE ASSUMPTIONS. WE WORRY FOR NOTHING.
wow if this will happen it will be amazing ,after seeing this pictures i dont think there is anything to worry about
Thank for this @purp1emay, can we post this to each ” worry”comments all around! and it clearly stated in this article : (in case one doesn’t feel like clicking the link)
Rock in Japan Festival 2011
Fri Aug 5 – Sun Aug 7, 2011 Hitaichi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
While other music festivals weren’t much affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, at least not in logistical terms, the same can’t be said of Rock in Japan. The country’s largest outdoor music event takes place at a seaside park on the Ibaraki coast – a location that finally reopened on April 19, after more than a month out of commission. With its future assured, the festival quickly settled back into business as usual, and the first lineup announcement probably provoked as many yawns as it did squeals of excitement. Familiar faces abound at this year’s event: more than half of the acts announced also appeared at the last Rock in Japan.
And you can see the whole line-up of performers for three days in this article.
And can you tell with this video why we should not dwell on our unnecessary worries…
Dear Hayato, sweet and concerned about JYJ always. Take heart and be patient dear Hayato san. Everything will be excellent at the end.
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That’s why I love them more day after day
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