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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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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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Rêves Tour 2026 Tokyo
Some parties are made for people who want to feel like they accidentally stepped into a cooler internet and Rêves events really fall into this category....
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Shame
London post-punk five-piece Shame are heading back to Japan for an appearance in Shibuya this April. Earning more than a handful of Japanese fans with their...
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Looprider
Mainstays of Tokyo’s indie music scene, Looprider are touring Japan in support of their latest release, Love. The new album, the band’s third,...
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Jazz Auditoria 2026 in Waterras
Jazz Auditoria is returning once again this April to the multi-facility complex Waterras in Kanda for three days of live music performances. This...
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Sparks
Sparks and Cornelius will take the stage together at the new SGC Hall in Ariake this May as part of the venue’s opening celebrations. Sparks, which...
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Deftones
Californian alt metal outfit Deftones will play their first Japanese headline shows in 15 years this May. The upcoming tour is in support of their latest album...
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Hiatus Kaiyote x Snarky Puppy
The newly opened SGC Hall in Ariake will host an Avengers-level meeting of the minds between neo-soul outfit Hiatus Kaiyote and jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy...
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Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan will say goodbye to Japanese audiences with ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber’ at K-Arena Yokohama this May. The show – the...
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Nest 30th Anniversary: Arakoi x Otoboke Beaver
Venerated Shibuya venue O-Nest is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of shows featuring some of its favourite artists from around the country....
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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
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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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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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