'' Rock for the Rising Sun '' is a live DVD by American hard rock band Aerosmith . It was released on July 23 , 2013 . The video chronicles the band 's 2011 tour of Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country earlier that year . In between performances from various concerts the band performed there , the DVD includes documentary footage of the band as they travel the country and interact with fans
earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Rock for the Rising Sun