[Info] Press Release from Avex regarding the Shibuya 109 incident

Press release that has been made by Team Ayu as well as avex trax regarding to the Shibuya 109 issue:

Original message:

"一部報道機関より、浜崎あゆみが出演したイベントに関する報道がなされております。
しかしこのイベントは、浜崎あゆみ本人が運営に関与したイベントではありません。
浜崎あゆみを応援していただいているファンの皆様には、大変ご心配をお掛けしておりますが、その状況につきまして、何卒ご理解のほど宜しくお願い申しあげます。
TeamAyu事務局"

Translation:

"According to some news organizations, there was an recent event which included Ayumi Hamasaki in a negative way. However, Ayumi Hamasaki was not involved in the planning and managment of the event, and will not be prosecuted for the incident. We regret the concern caused to all the fans of Ayumi Hamasaki, we urge you to understand this situation." - The office of Team Ayu. "

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[News] Ayu didn't obtain permission for April PR event

Another news report regarding to the police investigation issue. I just hope that this problem won't last long

Ayu didn't obtain permission for April PR event
Fri, May 22, 2009 (4:21am EDT)

Police are currently investigating a publicity event held last month by pop star Ayumi Hamasaki. She made surprise appearances in Shibuya to promote the release of her new book and new album, and it appears that her manager did not obtain the necessary permit for the event. Now, the case seems to be headed to the prosecutor's office. 

The PR event happened on April 7, at the front of the 109 building in Shibuya. Roughly 8,000 people gathered to see Hamasaki, resulting in temporarily blocked roads. Before her appearance at 109, she also paid unexpected visits to a few major record shops, going from store to store by car while some fans followed her on foot. 

Even though the events officially took place in stores, police determined that the scope of the event required a permit for the use of the roads. Because a permit was never obtained, authorities revealed on Thursday that they plan to send the matter to the prosecutor's office in order to further question the manager and Hamasaki herself. 

Singer Hiromi Go, attending his own event in Tokyo on Thursday, offered a sympathetic comment about the case. Ten years ago, he was similarly prosecuted for holding an unannounced performance in Shibuya.

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Original source: Sponichi Annex
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