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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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Us Japan Tour
Finnish garage rockers Us are returning to Japan this September for a short run of shows. One of the most talked-about acts of Fuji Rock 2024, they played an...
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Shinjuku Loft 50th Circuit
Shinjuku Loft continues its 50th birthday celebrations with yet another heavy-hitting party, this time spanning multiple venues. The event will see over 60...
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Spacey Jane
Western Australian indie rock outfit Spacey Jane are making their way to Japanese shores for the first time this October. Achieving breakout success during the...
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The Spellbound x Boom Boom Satellites present Michiyuki Kawashima 10th Memorial Live: ‘Front Chapter’ Decade Tour
The Spellbound x Boom Boom Satellites heads to SGC Hall on October 9 to mark a decade since the death of Boom Boom Satellites vocalist and guitarist Michiyuki...
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DialHouse Extra
WWW’s long-running DialHouse event series welcomes influential noise-rock duo Melt Banana amid the band’s busy international touring schedule. The...
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Ezra Collective: ‘Here Because of Hope’ Tour
British jazz quintet Ezra Collective are bringing their latest album to Tokyo this October. The release, entitled Here Because of Hope, debuted at number 1 on...
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Less Than Jake Japan Tour 2026
Dust off your skanking shoes because Less Than Jake are heading to Japan. The ska-punk five-piece are playing shows in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, and bringing...
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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
Nightlife
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
Restaurants
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
Bars and pubs
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