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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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Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo
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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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Best live music venues and DJ bars in Tokyo
Our favourite places across the city to support the local scene
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The best concerts coming to Tokyo in 2025-2026
Get ready for some powerhouse concerts in Tokyo, including Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Blackpink and more
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Black Country, New Road + Ichiko Aoba
Black Country, New Road released their third album Forever Howlong in April and are currently touring the world. For their highly anticipated Tokyo show in...
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand made a stunning debut with ‘Darts Of Pleasure’ back in 2003, followed by the explosive hit ‘Take Me Out’. Their...
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Bar Italia
One of the UK’s most beloved rock bands in recent years, Bar Italia comes to Tokyo to showcase their latest record, Some Like It Hot. Their new sound...
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Oneohtrix Point Never
Daniel Lopatin, aka Oneohtrix Point Never (OPN), returns with a brand new record titled Tranquilizer, which earned a spot on Pitchfork’s ‘Best New...
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Men I Trust
The Canadian indie band Men I Trust are masters of mood. Sonically, they traffic in dream pop with nostalgia-drenched synths, groovy basslines and angelic...
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Autechre
With live shows often described as transcendental journeys, the Manchester duo Autechre returns to Tokyo for one night only. Their early work is reminiscent of...
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Wet Leg
The breakout UK post-punk act Wet Leg made their introduction to the world through their buzzy debut single ‘Chaise Longue’. It was everywhere in...
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24-hour Tokyo
Discover all the best places in Tokyo for late-night drinking and dining, plus things to do round the clock
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Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo
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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
The best of the Tokyo music scene
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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 music bars in Tokyo
A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections
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Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo