It seems like the Michael Jackson craze has not yet stopped. As a matter of fact, it has reached through several parts in Asia most especially in Japan. The Japanese promoter of a collection of his belongings put on display in Tokyo that can make his fans’ dream come true. The event was in commemoration on his first death anniversary starting Sunday, where they can spend one night in the Neverland Collection at the Tokyo Tower, which many considered it as a shrine to the sacred memory of the pop icon’s idol.
The Tokyo Tower is considered to be one of Tokyo’s landmark. Since the opening day, more than 400,000 people have flocked through the venue since the opening of the Jackson exhibition on May 1.
Jackson, also known as the “King of Pop” to many, died on June 25, 2009 from cardiac arrest at a young age of fifty. Many fans of Jackson were shocked to hear the news that sparked a new wave of interest in music, where a documentary film featuring the singer, “This is It”, became a blockbuster cinema hit.
Unlike many other popular artists, what made Jackson unique was his compulsive collection of songs. The truth is, the idea of holding an exhibition of Jackson’s possession may a bit odd to many Western cultures, but in Japan, the tradition of being with the remains and possessions of passed loved ones is such an important ritual.
Fans who are selected randomly will enter the Tokyo Tower venue from 10:30 pm on the night of June 25 and will be able to stay until eight the next morning. Truly, the chance to spend the anniversary of Jacko’s passing with things like clothes he wore, countless awards and iconic videos is such an unforgettable experience.
Meanwhile, this won’t be for free and guests need to pay up to a thousand dollars for the one-time opportunity to sleep on the floor among Michael’s belongings. It was said that many Japanese fans wehre overwhelmed by the emotion when in the presence of so many precious things of their passed loved ones.
But whatever it may be, we just hope we would not see Jackson’s spirit roaming around…