Author: Toru Omura Size: B5 Page Count: 424 The truth behind the "Beatles Japan fever" that had weekly magazines buzzing. This is the third volume of an unprecedented Beatles research book! This time, we'll thoroughly review the weekly magazines! How did the media report on this major event in Showa history?
The third volume in the "The Beatles and Japan" series, which was published in 2016 and 2017 and impressed Beatles fans all over Japan, is now here!
How did the popular media, the weekly magazines, report on The Beatles' 1966 Japan tour?
By collating and thoroughly examining articles from various weekly magazines at the time, what does the Beatles mean to the Japanese people?
This book provides a comprehensive look at the events surrounding this major event that engulfed the entire nation of Japan, including details of the band members' visit, ticket sales, fan enthusiasm, strict security measures, and adult disputes. This is a monumental work in Beatles research!
●A thorough examination of weekly magazine articles from before, during, and after The Beatles' visit to Japan in 1966●An obsessive documentary of The Beatles' visit, closely following the band members' movements during their visit●Comprehensive coverage of Beatles controversies, such as "Should the Budokan be used?" and "Damn the Beatles!"●Includes a number of striking headlines from the time that would be unthinkable today, such as "The Beatles land disguised as police officers!", "Right-wingers plan to attack the Beatles, who will destroy their country!", and "The Beatles cause chaos!"