Music & Nightlife

Billboard Japan and Spotify are teaming up to spotlight women artists this June with a mixed bill featuring some very big names. Billed in alphabetical order,...

Australian indie rock artist Courtney Barnett is heading to Japan for a run of shows this June with an appearance at Shibuya’s Spotify O-East. The visit...

Neo soul outfit んoon are celebrating the release of their new album Zoo at Ebisu’s Liquidroom this June. Now 12 years into their career, んoon developed a...

Post-rock quartet Cinema Staff are putting on a party that looks like a dream for fans of Japanese alternative rock, emo, math rock, indie and shoegaze. The...

Tokyo gets a new summer festival this July in the form of Future Frequencies Festival, a collaboration between local music promoters Beatink and artist Daito...

Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week

Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs

These music bars are known for their curated playlists, extensive vinyl collections and quality sound systems

Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo

The physical outpost of Time Out Tokyo’s online empire brings a dash of cosmopolitan class to the Ebisu area – and it’s a great hangout, too