Show: ONE OK ROCK at COUNTDOWN JAPAN 11/12, Makuhari Messe Kokusai Tenjijou, Chiba, Japan

COUNTDOWN JAPAN is one of Japan's biggest year-end music festivals, organized annually by the creators of ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL—rockin'on group. First held in 2003, the event spans several days at the end of December, culminating in a New Year's Eve celebration with live performances that carry fans into the new year. COUNTDOWN JAPAN is known not just for the music, but for being a community experience—a warm, vibrant way to close the year in the company of fans and beloved artists. Appearing at this event is considered an honor and recognition of an artist's impact during the year.

Continuing their ascent, ONE OK ROCK returned to COUNTDOWN JAPAN 11/12, again at Makuhari Messe. This performance followed the release of their fifth studio album, Zankyō Reference, in October 2011. Their appearance at the festival not only celebrated the year's achievements but also set the stage for their upcoming Zankyo Reference Tour, which would commence in early 2012. The band's dynamic performance at COUNTDOWN JAPAN 11/12 further solidified their status as a leading force in the Japanese rock landscape.