Arabaki Rock Fest '15

One of the first major music festivals of the year in Japan, Miyagi's Arabaki is geared toward domestic indie bands and veteran artists, who regularly juggle their lineups and even team up with fellow rockers just for the occasion. If you're unafraid of a little unpredictable weather and unfamiliar band names, head on up to the Michinoku campsite near Sendai in late April for appearances by the likes of Osaka jazz-rock unit Ego-Wrappin', fellow Kansai veterans Ulfuls, alt-rockers Spitz and unbeatable punk trio Eastern Youth, plus some added flavour from Britain's retro-rockin' sibling trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis. The full lineup can be found here, while tickets go on general sale March 8.