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Interview: Minami Kizuki
The ‘shimauta’ singer on her collabs with Yussef Dayes and bringing the folk melodies of the Amami islands to new audiences
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Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo
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Interview: Samm Henshaw
The South London soul singer on his new album and kicking off his 2026 world tour in Japan
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Interview: Mutek founder Alain Mongeau
From Montreal to Tokyo and beyond: the man behind the cross-disciplinary festival on digital art, tech and the future of electronic music
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Interview: Atarashii Gakko!
The relentlessly energetic pop-punk foursome on their tenth anniversary and what Japanese food they can’t live without
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Hikaru Utada, Kenshi Yonezu deliver pop perfection with collab hit 'Jane Doe'
The two titans of pop team up for the first time for 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'
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Disco Brick Yokohama
Step back into the heyday of the ’70s and ’80s at this open-air disco taking over the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse this summer. Set against the...
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Dos Monos Tour D 2026
Tokyo hip-hop outfit Dos Monos are set to play their biggest headline show to date this August. The show, to be held at Zepp Shinjuku, will cap off a...
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Ako – Juno Tour
Ako is set to undertake her first nationwide solo tour this August with a show at Line Cube Shibuya. The tour is in support of her sophomore album Lovely...
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Florence Road – Summer Sonic Extra
‘The biggest breakout band of 2025’, Ireland’s Florence Road, will back up their Summer Sonic performance with a show at Daikanyama’s...
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Hello Indie 2026 – Tokyo
Indie music fans rejoice, as Sendai’s ‘Hello Indie’ music event is coming to Tokyo on September 6. First launched in 2014 as a multi-venue...
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Pompompurin Music Festival
Following Pompompurin’s crowning as this year’s most popular Sanrio character, the adorable golden retriever is getting its very own festival this...
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Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level
Cinema score legend Hans Zimmer is making a return to Japan this September with a brand new show at Yokohama’s Pia Arena Minatomirai. The Academy...
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Best live music venues in Tokyo
Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week
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Best jazz bars in Tokyo
Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
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Best listening bars in Tokyo
These music bars are known for their curated playlists, extensive vinyl collections and quality sound systems
Bars and pubs
Best record stores with bars
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo
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Time Out Café & Diner
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
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Best night views in Tokyo
Want to gaze out at the mesmerising Tokyo skyline? Check out these great views of the city after dark
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Best bars in Golden Gai
The atmospheric alleyways at Golden Gai in Shinjuku are crammed with countless little bars of varied themes – perfect for a night of bar-hopping
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24 hours in Tokyo
How to enjoy the perfect day – and night – in Tokyo, from sushi before sunrise to clubs, cocktail bars and onsen bathing