The first tour of Japan was a disaster.  The differences in language and culture created social misadventures that almost got the band blacklisted by venues and promoters. Thanks again to the Vertex World Crime League, doors were opened to allow this tour several years later.

Using an assortment of clubs and small auditoriums, Bogus Slogan’s ambitions were to establish successful relations with fans for a bigger Asian tour to come.  A collection of local Southern California bands brought standard American Rock n/ Roll to the land of the shamisen.

Ticket pirates flooded the country with counterfeits.  The VWCL saved the day by suggesting a morning show for the fakes and an evening show for the reals.  The government of Japan was so pleased with the solution they paid for a plane loaded with band merchandise.  Sales easily paid for the cost of the additional shows.