Purchase new single “Feel the love / Merry-go-round”, released 25 Dec, at the Countdown Live venue to receive a super big artiste card (LP size) as a gift!

In addition to the CD+DVD and CD versions, the fanclub-limited version and MUSIC CARDs will also be on sale!
Alternatively, purchase a set of all 3 MUSIC CARDs to receive the LP size artiste card!

The traditional Japanese craft of Hakata Doll is made in the image of ayupan, limited to 300 figures, each with a serial number!

The Hakata Doll ayupan, born from Hakata Doll craftsmaster Nishiyama Yoichi.
Feminine silhouette and line, moulded from soft warm clay, the doll looks gentle and exquisite.

A figure will be on display at the COUNTDOWN LIVE venue.
Please do come down to have a look!

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Hakata Doll ayupan

Price: 18,900yen

Sale Period: 8 Jan 2014 (Wed) 19:00~

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＜Hakata Doll＞
Hakata Dolls are clay dolls which became popular in the 1600s in Hakata, Kyushu.
The craftsmaster uses skill to mould the figure from clay, cook to harden the clay, then paint each figure with fine brushes.
In 1976, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry appointed the traditional craft and its dolls as representatives of the country of Japan.

2014 is the year of the horse! Born in the year of the horse, ayu in the form of New Year ayupan is available for download!
Furthermore, the main screen on 1~10 Jan will feature the New Year version?!
Check your luck for the new year with the 2014 fortune prediction slip!
Contents only available until 31 Jan 2014, so don’t miss it ★

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■ Live Wallpaper (with game) for Android

Leap over obstacles to reach ayupan ♪
Just tap the horse to jump over obstacles!

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■ Standby screen Flash for Feature phone

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■ Wallpaper for iPhone

Set your wallpaper as ayupan, dressed in New Year kimono and holding the reins of a horse ♪
※ Standby screen fixed from 1~10 Jan.

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http://q.mu-mo.net/of_ayupan13-14/

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※ Contents and service may differ for each phone. Please sign in at the site and check before downloading.
※ The downloaded contents are not free services, and all charges will be borne by the downloader.
※ “Kisekae ♪mu-mo” is essential for the live wallpaper to work. (can be downloaded for free from Google Play)

The world premiere for anime movie “BUDDHA2 Tezuka Osamu no Buddha -Owari naki tabi-” will be held on 27 Jan 2014 at the Louvre Museum in France. Hamasaki Ayumi, who performs the theme song for the movie, will be invited! Based on the life story of 10 years of Tezuka Osamu’s life, this high-profile movie and “Pray”, written by Hamasaki. Look forward to this completed work!

Theme song: Pray
Release date: Spring 2014
Lyrics/Music: Hamasaki Ayumi / Tago Kunio

★Movie “BUDDHA2 Tezuka Osamu no Buddha -Owari naki tabi-” Official Site
http://www.buddha-anime.com/

■ New Membership Application

Limited to Countdown Live venue! Receive 5 grand presents ♪

【A Course】
● Original Card Case
● 15th Anniversary postcard book
● Choose! HAPPY BAG Ver.A
● 1 TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER (random)
● 1 Jacket Cover Photo Magnet (random)

【B Course】
● 15th Anniversary postcard book
● Choose! HAPPY BAG Ver.B
● 1 TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER (random)
● 1 Jacket Cover Photo Magnet (random)

※ Gifts are limited and may run out of stock.
※ Members who join after the 31 Dec concert on 1 Jan will still have their membership entrance date as 31 Dec.
※ The “TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER 2013-2014 Ver.” is the same design as the stickers for “TeamAyu LOTTERY”.

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■ Friend Referral

Introduce your friends to TeamAyu to receive grand presents too ♪

【Friend signs up for A Course】
● Original Card Case
● 1 TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER (random)
● 1 Jacket Cover Photo Magnet (random)

【Friend signs up for B Course】
● 1 TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER (random)
● 1 Jacket Cover Photo Magnet (random)

※ Presents for existing members depends on which course their friend signs up for.
※ The existing member must accompany their friend at the TA booth. You may be asked to show your TA member’s card.
※ Each existing member will receive maximum 1 set of gifts for friend referrals.

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■ Membership Renewal

Renew your membership at the venue to receive presents from the 2 venue-limited events ♪

● 1 TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER (random)
● 1 Jacket Cover Photo Magnet (random)

【Eligibility】
Membership with expiration dates from Dec 2013~ Mar 2014

To renew membership, a digital pass is required. Please prepare it in advance.

http://od.avex.jp/qr/ayu/

Your TeamAyu membership number and password are needed to download the digital pass.

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【Notes】
※ Gifts are limited and may run out of stock.
※ Only cash is accepted as payment for membership.
※ Please note that membership renewal cannot be carried out if member does not know the membership account number.
※ Come-back renewal is available only for memberships which expired within the last 3 years.
※ Membership upgrades at the venue will expire in Jan 2014.
※ For come-back renewal, the member needs to supply their membership account number. Renewal cannot be carried out if member does not know the membership account number.
※ Members without concert tickets are also eligible for these campaigns.

Any TeamAyu member that comes down to the COUNTDOWN LIVE venue can take part in the following 2 campaigns to win presents!

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★ “TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER 2013-2014 Ver.” Present ♪♪♪

The “TeamAyu LOTTERY” is back again this year!!
A double sticker featuring the jacket cover of the newest single, and the countdown live logo!!
Win 1 out of 3 random designs!

“TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER 2013-2014 Ver.”
● “Feel the love/Merry-go-round” CD+DVD Ver.
● “Feel the love/Merry-go-round” CD Ver.
● “Feel the love/Merry-go-round” CD+DVD TeamAyu Ver.

Pick the “HAPPY card” to win the grand prize ★
Check out the grand prize at the venue itself!!

Come try your year-end luck at the “ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2013-2014 A” venue!!

※ “TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER 2013-2014 Ver” designs are random and cannot be chosen. Stickers are limited in number and may run out of stock.
※ Winners of the HAPPY card will have to redeem their prizes on the same day.

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★ Jacket Cover Photo Magnet Present ♪♪♪

The popular A BEST SLOT at the Hamasaki Ayumi 15th Anniversary tour venue is back.
Try your luck and win magnets of the jacket cover photos!!
Win 1 out of 75 random designs, featuring the key visual of all released singles, albums, best albums and mini-albums!

※ Designs are random and cannot be chosen.
※ Magnets are limited in number and may run out of stock.

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【HOW TO TAKE PART IN EVENTS】

Access the URL below and log-in to obtain a TeamAyu “QR code digital fanclub pass”. Show the pass at the fanclub booth to participate.

TeamAyu membership cards, log-in screens, e-mails and other proof will not be accepted. Please download the digital pass.

※ Members can take part in the events once per day each on the 29th, 30th and 31st.
※ Members without concert tickets can take part as well.
※ The digital pass can be downloaded onto the PC, smartphone or mobile. A printout from PC will be accepted.
※ The fanclub booth will be open at the same time as the goods booths.
※ New members who join the fanclub at the venue cannot take part in these 2 events.

http://od.avex.jp/qr/ayu/

Your TeamAyu membership number and password are needed to download the digital pass.
We cannot ensure help at the venue should you forget your number or password, so please come prepared.

▼Notes!
※ Members must use their own membership only. Sharing is not allowed.
※ One membership number can redeem 1 “TeamAyu LOTTERY STICKER” and 1 “Jacket photo magnet” per day.
※ Members with more than 1 membership account and number can redeem for 2 accounts at one go. Members will have to join the queue again to use subsequent accounts if any.
※ It is advisable to download the digital pass beforehand, in case the site experiences heavy traffic or crashes.

The popular special booths are making a comeback for the 15th Anniversary COUNTDOWN LIVE!!
There are lots of booths for you to enjoy, so please visit them if you have the time ♪

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THANKS SOUP

A revival after 2 years!!
We want to help everyone to warm their bodies at the cold venue! And so, the free corn soup service from 2 years ago is back.
Because we received lots of comments like “lining up for the goods is so cold, so this is great!”, so just produce a receipt with one of the below to receive 1 cup of corn soup!
After buying the goods, please come to the corn soup booth ♪

★ Purchase 4,000yen worth at the goods booth
★ Become a new fanclub member at the TeamAyu booth
★ Purchase 4,000yen worth at the CD&DVD booth

※ Corn soup is limited, so it may become sold out.
※ Corn soup can only be redeemed with a same-day receipt.
※ Only receipts from the venue will be accepted.
※ Receipts from the “ayumi hamasaki × Manten no hoshi daifuku” will not be accepted. Those who wish to combine their receipts can do so with receipts from the goods booth and “Manten no hoshi daifuku”.

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ayumi hamasaki × ARTISTAMP

The cut, paste and play “ayumi hamasaki × ARTISTAMP” booth at this summer’s a-nation venue will be back at the COUNTDOWN LIVE venue!
The ARTISTAMP has lots of new designs to help you power up your passionate feelings for the concert!
Decorate yourself at the “ayumi hamasaki × ARTISTAMP” before going into the venue!

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New Year Soba Booth A

Representative manager of “Kamakura Issa-an”, director Maruyama Yukihiro-san will be returning to the “New Year Soba Booth A” after 3 years!
Of course, the meal comes with special chopsticks!
Have some New Year soba before COUNTDOWN LIVE!

Price: 1,200yen per bowl

Opening hours:
29 Dec (Sun) 13:00~
30 Dec (Mon) 13:00~
31 Dec (Tue) 17:00~

※ Opening times are subject to change.
※ Customers without concert tickets are welcome.

Those who read the photobook “ayu” would know that this is coming!
This logo mark for this tour is an American comic design ayu from the photobook!
Note the brand new never-before-seen design on these items!

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SPORTS TOWEL

Price: 2,500yen
The must-have item during LIVEs ♪ A COUNTDOWN LIVE momento.

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BLANKET

Price: 3,200yen
A blanket made of micro-fibre that’s so soft to the touch.
Available in a large size to protect you from the cold air while waiting at the venue for the LIVE to begin!

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BAG

Price: 3,500yen
Comes with a snap button that allows you to change the bag’s shape to accommodate your belongings.

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POUCH

Price: 1,800yen
Made of the same material as the bag. A great size that can be used as a mini clutch too ☆

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RUBBER KEY HOLDER

Price: 1,000yen
A dye-cut key holder that can be clipped onto a bag or as a keychain.

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STICKERS (2 SET)

Price: 700yen
Large stickers that come with a white base and clear base design ☆

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MOBILE BATTERY

Price: 4,000yen
In this age where almost everyone uses smartphones, we’re always worried of running out of battery. However, it’s unforgivable for a mobile battery that you carry around at all times to be of a simple design…
With that in mind, this mobile battery is released!
The batteries are 70% charged at point of sale, so you can use it to recharge your phone immediately while waiting for the LIVE to begin!

*A cable is provided for charging of the mobile battery. Different cables for charging of your phone are not provided. For those who wish to use the battery immediately upon purchase, please bring along your own charger cable.

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MUG

Price: 1,200yen
A sturdy mug with a simple design of the tour logo!

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WRISTBAND (WHITE/PINK)

Price: 1,200yen
The neon pink embroidery catches one’s eye.

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STICKLIGHT

Price: 1,000yen
A pink sticklight with a dotted pattern! Comes with the COUNTDOWN LIVE logo, of course.

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ayumi hamasaki × ARTISTAMP (CDL13-14 A)

Price: 1,200yen
The “cut, paste, play” concept collaboration with body sticker ARTISTAMP during this summer’s mu-mo shop and a-nation venue is back!
Designs of the A logo, as well as the concert logo, this time’s collab is full of playful designs too ♪

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T-SHIRT (WHITE/PINK)

Price:3,800yen
The logo ayu and COUNTDOWN LIVE title are printed on separate sides of this T-shirt. The pink lame and gel on the sparkling print are the main highlights!

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PARKA (GREY/BLACK)

Price: 6,800yen
The prints on the chest and back are decorated with pink lame and gel! The soft body and warm inner lining makes this a good piece for frequent wear ♪

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Venue-limited item!!
ayumi hamasaki × MANTEN NO HOSHI DAIFUKU

Price:1,000yen
A collaboration between roasted green tea sweet “Manten no hoshi daifuku”, made from the very best tea leaves grown in Tsuno Town in Kochi Prefecture, and Hamasaki Ayumi.
Fragrant roasted green tea and soft pastry, with sweet top-quality red bean and fresh cream, come together in this ultimate sweet of exquisite taste!
The daifuku, a New Year charm said to bring great wealth.
A perfect New Year’s gift, comes in a pouch printed with the tour logo.

*Each customer is limited to 5 boxes.
*Sold at a separate booth.

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■Sales at mu-mo shop begin 8 January 2014 (Wed) 19:00～

■”ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2013-2014 A GOODS” Special page OPEN from 26 December 2013 (Thu) 16：00~ ♪