Full Moon parties on Saturday, Aug. 20:
* Sirius Summer Blast Open Air at Norn Ski Resort in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture. Live acts Psysex, Hujaboy, E-jekt, Paranormal Attack and 40%. DJ sets by Goblin, Omi, Xangai, Tokage and Miki. The venue will open at 1 p.m. and the music -- chill vibes for the first five hours -- will start at 3 p.m. DJ Miki starts at 10 p.m. to cross that final bridge into a night and day of premium full-on. Tickets at the gate are 8,000 yen. Parking will be 1,000 yen per car. (www.sirius-records.com)
* The Moon is Read Open Air Party at Hinokimaru Biiriainomori Camp in Yamanashi Prefecture. Artists Masaray, Ray Castle, Masa, Ree.K, Uni and Toshiyuki. It's 4,500 yen on the day. (www.geocities.jp/tukuyomix2943/)