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| Lostman Go to Budokan | |
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| Released | January 27, 2010 |
| Recorded | at Nippon Budokan |
| Genre | Alternative rock |
| Label | Avex Trax |
Lostman Go to Budokan is a live performance video by Japanese alternative rock band The Pillows on September 16, 2009 at Nippon Budokan.The event marks the band's 20th anniversary (The Pillows started their career on September 16, 1989).It's their first performance at Budokan.
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