1989 Tour kicks off in Japan

Tuesday night, Taylor Swift kicked off the 1989 World Tour in Tokyo, Japan. 55,000 fans piled into the Tokyo Dome after waiting outside for hours to see the queen do what she does best.

When fans got to their seats, they were greeted by a bracelet that glowed different colors to the beat and themes of each song.

Swift started the two-hour show in a purple skirt and black crop top with 1989‘s first track, “Welcome to New York,” followed by fan favorite “New Romantics.” The setlist included a total of eighteen songs in the following order:

  • “Welcome to New York”
  • “New Romantics”
  • “Blank Space”
  • “I Knew You Were Trouble”
  • “How You Get The Girl”
  • “I Know Places”
  • “All You Had to Do Was Stay”
  • “You Are in Love”
  • “Clean”
  • “Love Story”
  • “Style”
  • “This Love”
  • “Bad Blood”
  • “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
  • “Enchanted/Wildest Dreams”
  • “Out Of The Woods”
  • “Shake It Off”

Many songs on the setlist were revamped, including “I Knew You Were Trouble” and a rock version of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

The show contained many costume changes, and a catwalk that raised from the stage and spun.

In true Taylor Swift fashion, after the show she invited about twenty fans backstage to meet her in Loft 89. The best fans from each crowd are chosen for Loft 89 by Swift’s mother, Andrea, and other members of her team.

After the show, Taylor Swift tweeted, “The 1989 World Tour has officially started. I love you. I love you. I love you.”

Taylor Swift will bring the 1989 to Heinz Field on June 6, the same day as Bethel Park High School’s graduation, and tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.