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・・・・・・・・・ was a Japanese idol group active from 2016 to 2019.

Name and members


There is no official pronunciation of the name — which consists of nine interpuncts originally representing the nine founding members, although the actual number of members varied over the history of the group and ten performers have been in the group in total, albeit not at the same time — but the group has referred to themselves in interviews and online variously as dots, dotstokyo, dotsnine, tenten (a colloquial term for kana voicing marks which are dot-shaped), tenkyu (indicating that there are nine dots but also a pun off "thank you"), and so on.

Each member referred to themselves pseudonymously as "・" (ten), although they also differentiated themselves online through a series of nicknames, which changed regularly in synch. The real identities of the members were not widely publicised during the group's tenure, but the birth names of most members are now known to the public.

Pre-launch period
In April 2016, Girls' Tokyo Tsukurou!! held a casting call for new idol groups called "Project Idol Audition". Themes of the competition were "idols in the post-Pokémon Go era", "idols who are always dressed sharply", and "urban ghosts".

In response to these themes, the group decided that they would not reveal their own names or full faces (choosing to wear black blindfold-like face masks with polka-dot rhinestone decorations), that their music would take inspiration from shoegaze and underground punk rock, and that their performance would be characterised by use of technology. Live performances would be referred to as 'observations', and fans as 'observers' to further the concept that the band was a phenomenon appearing spontaneously in Tokyo. Furthermore, the band established a policy that only photographs can be taken during live shows; videos would not be allowed.

'living things' period

 * — first live "observation" at the Harajuku Strobe Cafe.
 * — free distribution of "Satellite feat. Hatsune Miku" on Ototoy.
 * — YouTube channel started.

'vegetables' period

 * — 'Hey PV' released.
 * — 360-degree live video released ("Satellite", "Cider", "Hey")
 * to — 'Hey' available for free on Ototoy.
 * — birthday party of ・("unicorn") at Shinjuku Motion.
 * — performed at TRASH-UP! Festival 2016 (Shibuya WWW), compilation album 'Late Gomenne! Festival 2016 at Shibuya WWW.
 * — compilation album 'Late Sorry! Release.
 * — 3 songs from "Shuwashuwa EP" pre-sold on Ototoy
 * — single 'Shuwashuwa EP' released.

'drinks' period

 * — Shibuya MilkyWay performance
 * — birthday party of ・("milk tea") at Shinjuku Motion
 * — experimental implementation of Ѻ
 * — Shinjuku SAMURAI.

'flowers' period

 * — 1st regular performance; birthday party of ・("water"); Harajuku, Harajuku Strobe Cafe)
 * to — tour in Okinawa (Okinawa Output).
 * — 2nd regular performance (Harajuku Strobe Cafe)

'four-kanji phrases' period

 * — Meguro Rokumeikan performance
 * — 3rd regular performance, birthday party of ・("Eien Muyu") and ・("Isshin Fuuran"), "Suki na Mada Dake Datte Mono Datte", "Soda Float Mood", "Shin Satellite" performed for the first time (Ueno Park, Ueno Untitled).
 * to — 'Literary Girl PV' 5 series released.
 * — 4th regular performance (Harajuku Strobe Cafe)
 * to — 3-week consecutive three-performer show organised by ・・・・・・・・・ (Ikebukuro KINGSX).
 * — nationwide distribution single "CD" released  . The track Tokyo uses the maximum recording time and full length of 72 minutes for a music CD.
 * to — 2nd Osaka expedition (Namba Tower Records, Shinsaibashi SUNHALL).

'favourite celebrities' period

 * — Shinsaibashi SUNHALL performance

'infrastructure' period

 * — Shibuya LOFT9 performance
 * — 1st solo show to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their debut (Shibuya WWW)
 * — 2nd solo live (Shinjuku SAMURAI).
 * — 7" analogue vinyl "Both B-Sides Record" released.
 * to — performed at TRASH-UP! Presents: 'Idols and Art'
 * to — 6th regular performance.

'emotions' period

 * — Otsuka Hearts+ performance
 * — 3rd solo show (Sapporo Spiritual Lounge).
 * — performed in "AIBUNKEN IDOL LIVE" at the University Festival of Hosei University Ichigaya Campus. First outdoor live.
 * — Your Wonderland-CQ mini Album [Black Syrup White Heaven] Release Party Three Man Show- at Shinjuku WildSide Tokyo.

'rail stations' period

 * — Shinjuku WildSide Tokyo performance
 * — the 7th regular performance Tokyo in Traffic was held in three parts: part 1 "・・・・・・・・・ Photo Session" at Ikebukuro Gallery-O7/marble, part 2 "・・・・・・・・・ Gakugeikai" at Toden Arakawa Line chartered train (from Waseda to Minowabashi), part 3 "・・・・・・・ and Cultural Festival" at Ueno Untitled.

'parts of speech' period

 * — Shibuya WWW performance
 * — 8th regular performance at Harajuku Strobe Cafe
 * — birthday party for ・("particle") at Harajuku Strobe Cafe
 * — "Let's look back on ・・・・・・・・・'s 1st one-performer" as an event to celebrate the release of their 1st album 『』 was held at Loft 9, Shibuya. CDs of the 1st album 『』 were also sold at the sales.
 * — they appeared as guests on FM Odawara 78.7MHz (every Thursday from 22:30) radio programme "Idol Broadcasting Station" (aka Nyasuraji).
 * — release date of their 1st album 『』, CD from TRASH-UP RECORDS, LP from Nyasu Records and hi-res sound from Ototoy.
 * — guest appearance on FM Odawara 78.7mz (broadcast every Thursday from 22:30) radio programme 'Idol Broadcasting Station' (aka Nyasu Radio).
 * — the music magazines Music Magazine February 2018 and CD Journal February/March 2018 combined issue, in which the interview was published, were released.
 * — plays trio at new encounters vol.75 (40 minutes on stage). Hand-sale tickets for their 5th one-performer show Tokyo in Picture go on sale from the sales section on this day.
 * — they made their first trip to Fukuoka. Joint release event with Daitai Daitai at Tower Records Tenjin Parco.
 * — their 4th one-performer show Tokyo in Fukuoka is held at graf in Fukuoka.
 * — performance at the long-established shoegaze event Total Feedback - HATE ME @KOENJI HIGH.
 * — the 9th regular performance "Tokyo in " at Hearts+, Otsuka (in two parts).
 * — the music video "Kimi ni Ochaku Yoru" was released on You Tube.
 * — birthday party for ・("adjective") at Harajuku Strobe Cafe
 * — their 5th solo live "Tokyo in Picture" is held at Tokyo Kinema Club.
 * — they held their 1st album 『』 release commemoration live vol.1 at WildSide Tokyo, a two-performer show with CQ.

'musical instruments' period

 * — the 10th nickname change (Shinjuku WildSide Tokyo).
 * — the 10th regular show "Tokyo in Underground" (daytime) and "Tokyo in Acoustic" (nighttime) are held at Otsuka Heats+ respectively.
 * — ・("triangle") changed to ・("snare drum"), the only nickname to change out of synch with the rest of the group (albeit still in the 'musical instrument' category)
 * — ・("harp") and ・("snare drum") appeared on FM PORT 79.0's radio programme "TOKYO→NIIGATA MUSIC CONVOY~SATURDAY SPECIAL~ (20:00-20:59 broadcast time)".
 * — 1st album 『』 Recording Commemoration Live vol.2 at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA o-nest, a three-performer show with Limited Express (has gone?) x Roberto Yoshino and For Tracy Hyde.
 * — live appearance on Nico Nico Live's "IDOL AND READ channel vol.4" from 20:00 as a guest with clarinet, alt recorder and kokyu.
 * — they appeared at "Shibuya re "four "cus Vol.2", a joint project by four groups: ・・・・・・・・・, HAMIDASYSTEM, Payrin's and tipToe. held at Shibuya Milky Way. Controversy arose when ・・・・・・・・・ members did not appear on stage at all during their performance time.
 * — they performed at the circuit event "Spring YOIMACHI" @ Bath Stage (Otsuka Kinenyu) in Otsuka, Tokyo.
 * — performed on the main stage of the "Gyu No Fes Spring SP Road to Tochigi 2018" at Shinkiba studio coast.
 * — a one-performer show "Tokyo in Break 'Escape from the girl who sleeps deep underground'" was held at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka. A one-night-only collaboration with the mystery-solving production organisation Merue.

'storage media' period

 * — mynavi BLITZ Akasaka performance
 * — performed in "Machiga Trial Juban Game - Round 5" organised by Machida Girls Choir
 * — held a ・("DNA") birthday party live; it was announced that they would tour Sendai on 9 and 10 June.
 * — the 11th regular performance Tokyo in Sightseeing was held at Otsuka Hearts+ in two parts: daytime and nighttime.
 * — "Let's look back on ・・・・・・・・・'s 5th one-performer live "Tokyo in Picture" and 6th one-performer live "Tokyo in Break"! was held at Loft 9, Shibuya. After the live, it was announced that they would hold a rice planting event in Chiba on 19 May and an expedition to Osaka on 2 and 3 June.
 * — the first part of the 2nd regular performance extravaganza 'Tokyo in Cultivation' 'Paddy' was held in the paddy fields of Kanaya-go, Ooamishirasato City, Chiba Prefecture.
 * — Otsuka Hearts+ presents HIKASHU × ・・・・・・・・・ two-performer live "Hika".
 * — 2nd regular performance extravaganza Tokyo in Cultivation Part 2 "Library" at Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Library Seminar Room 1, Nishikokubunji City.
 * — NENGU x Otake Kohan presents 'KURU from FRANCE x 3 (later changed to KURU x 2, KORENAI x 1)' at Niyoda FEVER.
 * — first day of Osaka expedition. 'Extreme FEST 2018.6' at Shinsaibashi Sun Hall (first day), 'Experimental Idol Research' at Osaka Juso 246 Live House. Performances at GABU.
 * — 2nd day of Osaka expedition; joint offline meeting (bowling) with tipToe. Performed at 'EXTREME FEST 2018.6' at Shinsaibashi Sun Hall (Day 2).
 * — made their first trip to Sendai (Miyagi). Performed at "Arbatross vol.1" and performed at the Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum Cathedral. Performed in the 3rd regular performance extravaganza "Tokyo in Micro and Macro" Part 1: Macro at Sendai City Observatory.
 * — Introduced on TV Tokyo's Godtan as "No.3 in the Variously Bad Idol Ranking, Concept is Bad category".
 * — the 2nd day of their tour in Sendai. They performed their 7th solo live Tokyo in Sendai at Sendai MACANA.
 * — they performed at the event "Secret Woman Lulu Strikes Back" at Shinjuku MARZ. Only during this event, the nicknames of all the members become "Mama". (Performed in Secret Otome Onna/・・・・・・・・・/Goo Goo Lulu/Operetta in Counterattack).
 * — ・・・・・・・・・ × NIGHT ON THE PLANET! joint project "BAND? IDOL? No, it's MUSIC!" is held at Nishieihuku JAM.
 * — the 12th regular performance "Tokyo in Message" Part 1 Media and Part 2 Lyrics was held at Otsuka Hearts+.
 * — they performed at Total Feedback at KOENJI HIGH (for the second time) and collaborated with For Tracy Hyde.

'sushi' period

 * — KOENJI HIGH performance
 * — birthday party for ・("tuna, shrimp, cheese and California roll") at Harajuku Strobe Cafe.
 * — an interview was published in the magazine TopYell NEO 2018 SUMMER.
 * — guest on FM radio's 'Shibuya no Sunday Kamiji no Jolly Friends (Shibuya radio FM 87.6MHz)'.
 * — Performed at nuance presents "Fenu" vol.1 at yokohama O-SITE.
 * to — the 13th regular performance "Tokyo in Bio" (a home-based performance to experience the biological life of the 'dots') was held on the internet. The show provides daily information on the dots' sleep, heartbeat, muscle mass and other bioinformatics minutiae.
 * — idol feature on AbemaPrime on AbemaTV's AbemaNews channel.
 * — it was announced on their official Twitter account that they would be holding 9 consecutive host events 'Tokyo in Seasons' to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of their debut and that they would be holding a solo show at Shibuya WWWX as the 9th show of these events.
 * to — performance at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2018 in Odaiba, Tokyo.
 * to — they exhibited a booth at Maker Faire Tokyo 2018 at TOKYO BIG SITE.
 * — performed at the U.T.I.F. 2018 #5 event at Shinjuku MARZ.
 * — to celebrate their 2nd anniversary, they opened 9 consecutive organised events Tokyo in Seasons special website.
 * — performance at the live event blue noise test at KOENJI HIGH, performing 'Blue Star' with live music by cattle.
 * — performance of tipToe./・・・・・・・・・'s split single "Tokyo Sentimental" release event "Extrome Outstore" at Shibuya O-nest.
 * — tipToe. /・・・・・・・・・ TWOMAN LIVE "Tokyo Sentimental" at Shibuya WWW.
 * — the Image Video for 'Sign' is released on You Tube.
 * — an in-store event to celebrate the release of tipToe./・・・・・・・・・'s split single 'Tokyo Sentimental' is held at Tower Records Shibuya B1F CUTUP STUDIO.
 * — the song purchase on iTunes Store and streaming service on Apple Music, Spotify, LINE MUSIC and KKBOX started.
 * — they held their 9th consecutive event 'Tokyo in Seasons Season 1: From Here to Anywhere' at Harajuku Strobe Cafe to celebrate their 2nd anniversary.

'time' period

 * — Harajuku Strobe Cafe performance
 * — the 2nd anniversary of the 9th consecutive organising event "Tokyo in Seasons Season 2: Say the moon is beautiful" at Tsukimiru Kimino Souou in Aoyama.
 * — they held their 2nd anniversary event "Tokyo in Seasons Season 3: Here's a live house in front of a famous rice ball shop in Toshima-ku" at Hearts NEXT in Otsuka.
 * — the 2nd anniversary of the 9 consecutive organising event 'Tokyo in Seasons Season 4: Otome no Gekijou' was held at Nakanosakaue S.U.B. TOKYO. A TAKE OUT LIVE trial version (free of charge) was introduced, allowing the live footage of the day's event to be downloaded free of charge on the same day.
 * — performance of tipToe./・・・・・・・・・'s split single "Tokyo Sentimental" release event "Extrome Outstore" at Hearts, Nishi-Kawaguchi.
 * — they celebrated their second anniversary with a series of nine consecutive events, "Tokyo in Seasons Season 5: Sorry I'm Late!" at Shinjuku Motion. was held at Shinjuku Motion. On this day, they celebrate their second anniversary.
 * — they held their second anniversary event "Tokyo in Seasons Season 6: Loose event where you can see ・chan's yukata" at Shinjuku Motion.
 * — they hold their 9th consecutive event 'Tokyo in Seasons Season 7: new counters' at Shibuya Milkyway to celebrate their 2nd anniversary.
 * — 9 consecutive events celebrating the 2nd anniversary "Tokyo in Seasons Season 8: Last Days Of Summer" are held at KOENJI HIGH.
 * — their 8th one-performer show "Tokyo in Seasons Season 9: Tokyo in Seasons" is held at Shibuya WWWX to celebrate their 2nd anniversary.
 * — the 3rd part of the 2nd regular performance extravaganza 'Tokyo in Cultivation', 'Paddy', is held in the paddy fields of Kanaya-go, Oamishirasato City, Chiba Prefecture.
 * — an 'Athletic & Barbecue Event' was held at Field Athletic Yokohama Tsukushino.
 * to — following on from last year, TRASH-UP! Presents 'Idols and Art 2' (the exhibition will be held from 16 October onwards).
 * — performance of ・・・・・・・・・xDengeki to Shonen CQ two-performer live CQ#117 "Sorekara ・・・・・・・・・" at Sakuradai pool.
 * — Osaka expedition; off-line meeting at Utsubo Park (2 Utsubohonmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka).
 * — they performed at "Death Trompe! at Shinsaibashi Sun Hall, Osaka, 20 Oct.
 * — the "・・・・・・・・・xtipToe. Osaka→Nagoya Bus Tour Off-kai" was held, which also included a trip from Osaka to Nagoya.
 * — Nagoya expedition; performance at CuTie x CuTie Pop Rock Party vol.3 at Fushimi JAMMIN'.
 * — performance at the event "Gokyu Matsuri" as part of "Idol to Geijutsu 2" at Mograg Gallery in Shin-Okachimachi.
 * — performance at 'Anato vol.10 - JACK Shibuya! An Night Halloween Party - supported by Village Vanguard".
 * — performance at Total Feedback 2018 Tokyo Round-2nd HALF at KOENJI HIGH.
 * — performed at 6jomaProject presents APPLESEED at Shinjuku ReNY.
 * — performed at the BUS stage 'Never Laugh ・・・・・・・・・' and Hearts Next at the circuit event 'Hearts+ Presents Autumn YOIMACHI' in Otsuka.
 * to — ・・・・・・・・・xLOFT9 Shibuya opened a collaboration café "Cafe".
 * — they appeared at the Somene Meme project 'Collective Infection vol.1' at O-nest, with a live performance by the backing band led by Mamoru of nhhmbase.
 * — the iPhone & iPad version of 'Urban Ghost Observation Device' started recruiting testers.
 * — they held a live performance at Harajuku Strobe Café - (un)birth + ・・・・・・・・・.
 * — they performed at "Music Park - Girls & Music Theater" at Shibuya Stream Hall. Only on this day, their nicknames at the sales were changed to [instrument] (alto recorder, triangle).
 * — the film "Saasanara" was released in theatres (Shinjuku K's Cinema).
 * — they appeared as guests at the talk event 'tipToe: Makoto Mugumoto and Ami Hino's Pinomook Broadcast Club REC2' at Asagaya LOFT.

'material' period

 * — appeared at 'Rave on Vol. Final' at DESEO mini with VILLAGE VANGUARD.
 * — the 14th regular performance "Tokyo in Grace" Part 3: Entertainment (collaboration with LOFT 9 Shibuya [cafe 9]) was held at cafe 9.
 * — as part of the filming of content for the 15th regular performance "Tokyo in WiFi", the group took part in the filming of video clips seen when connected to the WiFi spots set up in Inokashira Onshi Park and on the 4th floor of Haneda Airport International Terminal's Edo Stage. The event was held at the Inokashira Onshi Park and Haneda Airport's International Terminal.
 * — they performed at Payrin's Road to 1st ONE MAN LIVE "Reframing" at Shibuya CLUB CRAWL.
 * — Tokyo in WiFi's website was launched.
 * — they perform at Harajuku Strobe Cafe for ・("cotton")'s birthday + ・・・・・・・・・.
 * — they performed at Yoneko's X'MAS BIRTHDAY HIGHT PARTY at KOENJI HIGH.
 * — performed at xoxo(Kiss&Hug) EXTREME 2nd anniversary live at Shimokitazawa SHELTER.
 * — ・・・・・・・・・ held a solo live concert (about 1.5 hours) at Otsuka HeartsNext, where they performed all the songs they could do at the moment, and ・・・・・・・・・×nuance joint project "Here is a famous rice ball shop in Toshima-ku, Tokyo" at night. The live house in front of the venue will be held in the evening.
 * — the 16th regular performance "Tokyo in Terpsichore" Part 1 "Postures" and Part 2 "Saltation" was held at Noah Studio Tokyo Metropolitan University Studio 3st (3F).
 * — "Shinjuku-kei Girls Meeting 2019 New Year's Special!" (Shinjuku LOFT) and "APPLESEED -NEW YEAR'S PARTY2019-" (Shimokitazawa Club251).
 * — performance at 'ELLE NICHI. vol.11' (Shimokitazawa MOSAiC) and 'EXTREME! New Year Special 3-man!" (Shimokitazawa CLUB251).
 * — performance at Controversial Spark organised event "New Year Spark 2019" (Niyoda FEVER).
 * — performance at Enra organised event "Hyakki Yagyo Vol.1" (Shibuya Milkyway).
 * — performance at Never End, Night joint birthday event "Find me - Birth anniversary" (Shibuya CYCLONE).
 * — performance at "・・・・・・・・・ and Kaijin-no-Ippatsu" (Shinjuku Motion) and "new encounters SP vol.24" (Shinjuku LOFT).
 * — performance at Edenhall Inc. organised event "MEGURO MUTUKI" (Rokumeikan).
 * — performance at "Ongaku-teki idol" organised by Daitai Daitai (Shinjuku MARZ).
 * — performance at "BEYOND vol.2" (Shibuya CYCLONE) organised by NECRONOMIDOL.

'era' period

 * — performance at "Rave on vol. extra (Store manager yamerutte yo) -Day2-" (Shibuya DESEO mini with VILLAGE VANGUARD).
 * — performance at "Dokkitto! Idol management winter general meeting with lots of men" (Shinjuku Naked Loft), in which Mikire-chan of the management appeared.
 * — The 17th regular performance "Tokyo in Industry - Part 1 Factory (2-hour chartered cruise to enjoy the night view of a factory! Live performance and benefit event on board! is cancelled due to weather conditions (high waves). An off-line meeting at a restaurant (Breath & Zeal Annex, Yokohama) was held as an alternative event. Yokohama) was held as an alternative event.
 * — they appeared (in the morning) in "Moment Only There's a Moment" (Shibuya O-nest in February). Performed at Narisu Records presents 'Dodometic Youth Release Party (Super Ganbari Goal Keepers 1st Album Recording Event)' (Shibuya LOFT HEAVEN).
 * — performance at LiLii Kaona presents 'Surrounded by Organica Vol.6' (Tsukimiru Kimi Soufu) on.
 * — avandoned presents "Friend,Friend,Friend" (a.m. at Shibuya O-crest); performance at "Total Feedback" (afternoon at KOENJI HIGH).
 * — "・・・・・・・・・ Hinamatsuri" (solo event) at Shinjuku club SCIENCE.
 * — performance at "VROOM VROOM SP two man live with ・・・・・・・・・" (Koiwa Orpheus) organised by xoxo (Kiss&Hug) EXTREME.
 * — performance at Shibuya re "four "cus FINAL (Shibuya WWW X).
 * — performance at Otsuka Hearts Next presents "YOIMACHI Bangaichi - Poseidon Ishikawa Triumphant Return Memorial" (Otsuka Hearts Next).
 * — performance at Komachi Fujimiya's birth "Machi Machi Komachi Ni Juichi" (Tsukimiru Kimi Soufu).
 * — An-san's birthday party - can we forget about work and have fun today? 〜(Shinjuku LOFT).
 * — performance in the 2nd part of the 17th regular performance "Tokyo in Industry" "Logistics" at Haneda Chronogate.
 * — performance at STARMARIE PRESENTS "FANTASY TOWN -The Dark Style-" (Shimokitazawa GARDEN / Shimokitazawa LIVE HOUSE MOSAiC).
 * — 9th solo live "Tokyo in Natural Machine" was held at Tokyo Kinema Club.
 * — it was announced on the management twitter account that '・・・・・・・・・ some songs have been put into the public domain (Public Domain, PD)'. Accessing the special website allows the use of sound sources and lyrics (including modification and commercial use) without any information being displayed, free of charge, without licence and without reporting — see


 * to — videos of their 9th solo live "Tokyo in Natural Machine" begin to be released on Youtube sequentially over a period of three days.
 * — the Resco demonstration ends.
 * — ・・・・・・・・・'s culminating last album 'Points' begins to be distributed via Apple Music, Spotify and various other subs and distribution services.

External media
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下記ページのコンテンツが現時点よりパブリックドメイン（Public Domain, PD）に！

https://dots.tokyo/PD/

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12 Apr 2019 今日お試しでチェキ券システムを導入しましたが、なかなかいい感じな気がするので、明日もやってみます！

チェキ券の画像には皆さんがTwitterなどに上げてくれたメンバーの画像を用いることがありますので、予めご了承ください. (………のライブは基本的に写真撮影可、動画不可です！) 14 Jan 2017