A handshake event is an event where artists or celebrities shake hands with their fans, which is particularly popular in Japan and is a common event held by Japanese idol groups. The handshake events held by the idol group AKB48 are well-known and successful in the entertainment industry and in recent years, Taiwanese and Korean artists have also started to follow this trend. In addition, Japanese bookstores also hold handshake events occasionally, between writers and gravure idols, to promote new works. A handshake event is usually seen by record companies as an activity to increase the sales and popularity of their artists' works. Fans can get "tickets" to participate in the event through various channels, such as purchasing records and photo books, attending concerts and theatrical sweepstakes, or online auctions. Participants can redeem their tickets for official admission to the handshake event at a date and time specified by the organizer. During the event, they can shake hands with the artists and also engage in short-term verbal communication with them. Handshake events usually have a time limit.
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