JAKARTA -- Fans who are unparalleled in their dedication to music, enviable record stores and pop-culture delights that satisfy childhood nostalgia -- these are just some of the things that have made Japan the touring hot spot of choice for many Indonesian musicians in recent years.
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Indonesia's rock 'n' roll fantasy comes true in Japan
Familiarity with local culture is making the country a prime touring destination
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Members of the Indonesian progressive pop band Mad Madmen stand outside a venue during their Tokyo tour. Although the trip was "quite expensive," vocalist Kalam Mahardika says the goal was not to profit, but to "connect with people." (Courtesy of GB Photo Gallery)
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