I'm currently debating whether to go to Japan or not, but if I do go I would like to attend the Japan Open. Does anyone know how much tickets usually go for and where I can buy them? Thanks in advance!

You can buy it online when the details are out. I'm planning to go there as well. Might have to attend this one.

Looking forward to it, Ants. It's been a long time since I've seen you, we must catch up!

for the sweet seats they are 5,500 yen in advance, 6000yen at the door. That is what they were last year anyway. See you guys there!

..hmmmm.....first time hearing of its kind..http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif

for the sweet seats they are 5,500 yen in advance, 6000yen at the door. That is what they were last year anyway. See you guys there!

im planning to head to japan but after im 21 :) so i can take full advantage of every fun aspect.

Might have to plan it around this comp in the future so i can attend!

good news bradmyster,
adulthood is reached at 20 in Japan. Drinking and all other forms of entertainment can be done at 20.

sure to my knowledge. But I'm trying to find the interested in play in part with the tournment. Is there any way of becoming acustom in that seat. I enjoy the fundamentals in Badminton and I'm reaching my goals.

im planning to head to japan but after im 21 :) so i can take full advantage of every fun aspect.

Might have to plan it around this comp in the future so i can attend!


Japan Open is not as exciting as Indonesia Open. The crowd is very much reserved and tickets are more expensive. I have attended all the Super Series and other major events. For me, I would rank the the super series events (based on excitement and fun) as follows:
Djarum Indonesia Super Series
Proton Malaysia Super Series
Hongkong Super Series
French Open Super Series
All England Super Series
Aviva Singapore Open super series
Japan Open Super SeriesThe "must" see is the Thomas Cup, wherever it will be held.:)

..were held in Japan not too long ago, in 2006. Was the atmosphere (excitement and fun), more or less, the same as the regular Japan Open SS??..
I think places & venues play more important role than the type of event. I doubt if Thomas or Uber Cups are held in say New Zealand, it will have the same affect as when they're held in Jakarta or KL or China.
On the other hand, you throw a pretty significant baddy tourney in one of the badminton hot-beds in the world, and i'm pretty sure people and die-hard baddy fans will flock to see the actions. Some baddy die-hards will even fly half-way across the Pacific Ocean to witness the actions.:cool:;)

Japan Open is not as exciting as Indonesia Open. The crowd is very much reserved and tickets are more expensive. I have attended all the Super Series and other major events. For me, I would rank the the super series events (based on excitement and fun) as follows:
Djarum Indonesia Super Series
Proton Malaysia Super Series
Hongkong Super Series
French Open Super Series
All England Super Series
Aviva Singapore Open super series
Japan Open Super SeriesThe "must" see is the Thomas Cup, wherever it will be held.:)

wow thanks to list the Indonesia Open in the first rank..it's such an honor...but i should agree with u, Indonesia has a great atmosphere for every international badminton tournaments...the same thing happened during last year Thomas/Uber Cup, the excitement was awesome...

hmm i agree Malaysia is the second :D

Huh, French Open more exciting than All-England? Surely the atmosphere now is no longer as "polite and reserved" as 19 years ago when I last attended the tournament.

What made the French so, ahem, exciting anyway?

The French Open MAY BE more exciting because the crowd is nearest of the games..

The French Open MAY BE more exciting because the crowd is nearest of the games..
agree...that can be proven by loopy's private cam recording..:D
btw, where is he now?:confused:

btw, where is he now?:confused:

Where is what ?

..Loopy, another French-based BCer...He recorded that particular match court-side..:)

I don't fancy being too close anymore, now that I'm "retired" from cheerleading. Being at the most elevated position is best for commentary.

JO this year clashes with Eid Festivals. So for me at least, not likely to go to Japan when the hometown beckons.

I don't fancy being too close anymore, now that I'm "retired" from cheerleading. Being at the most elevated position is best for commentary.

JO this year clashes with Eid Festivals. So for me at least, not likely to go to Japan when the hometown beckons.
yeah, at stadium putra its very easy to spot you, abedeng:p

Huh, French Open more exciting than All-England? Surely the atmosphere now is no longer as "polite and reserved" as 19 years ago when I last attended the tournament.

What made the French so, ahem, exciting anyway?

The French crowd appreciates good matches. Most of them are not supporting any particular player or team, except of course whenever the French players are involved. They cheer and applaud good shots and boo unsporty attitudes.:)

Japan Open is not as exciting as Indonesia Open. The crowd is very much reserved and tickets are more expensive. I have attended all the Super Series and other major events. For me, I would rank the the super series events (based on excitement and fun) as follows:
Djarum Indonesia Super Series
Proton Malaysia Super Series
Hongkong Super Series
French Open Super Series
All England Super Series
Aviva Singapore Open super series
Japan Open Super SeriesThe "must" see is the Thomas Cup, wherever it will be held.:)
Just curious. How is Hongkong Open behind Proton MAS but better than French Open? Is it the lion dance?
I can't imagine any other tournament being even near to Djarum Indonesia. It's like one exhilirating badminton party atmosphere.

Just curious. How is Hongkong Open behind Proton MAS but better than French Open? Is it the lion dance?
I can't imagine any other tournament being even near to Djarum Indonesia. It's like one exhilirating badminton party atmosphere.

Attendance is always very good at the Hong Kong Open. The crowd just like the French crowd knows who to apprreciate skills. Unfortunately, the tickets for the Hongkong open are quite expensive. No season ticket and you will need two (2) tickets each day because there are two sessions except during the finals.

Who else is going Japan O this yr?