Ticket info sites, which don’t sell tickets themselves:
1. Tokyo Cheapo
Registration for international users is available when selecting the English interface of the site. A phone number is not required.
2. Songkick
International resource, foreign users can register, supports Spotify authentication.
Sites selling tickets (accepting foreign cards):
1. Ticket Board
Registration for international users is available when selecting the English interface of the site. A Russian phone number works.
The Live QR Plus app for electronic tickets is available for download in Russia, links to a Ticket Board account ID, and requires no additional authorization.
2. Lawson Ticket
Registration for foreign users is not available; however, foreigners can purchase tickets without registration through the English interface of the website. Only tickets currently available for sale can be purchased, and foreign users are not eligible to participate in lotteries.
User registration requires authentication with a Japanese mobile carrier number (SMS and calls are supported; internet SIMs will not work).
A paper ticket must be printed at a Lawson store. An electronic ticket is available through the Low Ticket app, which is not available for download in Russia. The app requires phone number authorization, and the operator does not guarantee the ability to send SMS for authorization to foreign phone numbers. It is recommended to purchase a paper ticket.
3. E+ .
Registration for international users is available when selecting the English interface of the site.
Paper tickets must be printed at a 7/11 store. Electronic tickets are available in the browser version of the website. The ticket type depends on the specific event.
There is a national version of the service for residents of Japan https://eplus.jp/ . Registration for foreign users is not supported; it requires authentication via a Japanese mobile operator’s phone number (SMS and calls are required; internet SIMs will not work).
4. Pia .
Registration for foreign users is not available; however, foreign users can make purchases without registration using the English interface of the site.
Paper tickets must be printed at a 7/11 store. Electronic tickets can be used with the MOALA Ticket service. The ticket type depends on the specific event.
There is a national version of the service for residents of Japan https://t.pia.jp/ . Registration for foreign users is not supported; it requires authentication via a Japanese mobile operator’s phone number (SMS and calls are required; internet SIMs will not work).
5. Rakuten .
The service is officially available in full to foreign users. Registration for foreign users is available at the link: https://login.account.rakuten.com/ . However, there have been precedents where people were unable to register using foreign data.
Paper and electronic tickets, depending on the event. Ticket pickup conditions and the ability to use a specific app for electronic tickets depends on the event.
6. Viagogo
Second-hand ticketing and resale service. It’s a bit of a gray area since you need to check the conditions for each concert and venue. Possible options include: the ticket is transferred to your account (some accounts may require a local phone number to create), a multi-person ticket where you enter with the seller, or nameless tickets sent by mail.