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The Takanawa Gateway City complex is gearing up to celebrate its grand opening on March 28, and all sorts of exciting events are taking place to hype up the completion of this long-awaited city within the city. Along with an immersive, experimental projection mapping event, the celebrations include a mini-series of DJ gigs within JR Takanawa Gateway Station for seven consecutive days from February 5.
Titled Ekinaka DJ Winter ’26, the programme is a sequel to last year’s Ekinaka Friday series, which ran every Friday in spring and summer for a total of ten days. For the 2026 edition, expect to see performances by eight high-flying artists including house music collective CYK, leading DJs Shinichi Osawa and DJ Kaori, as well as the internationally recognised Shingo Nakamura, who’s made his mark on labels like Anjunadeep and Monstercat Silk.
Beyond the impressive line-up, the draw here is the unique location, which allows you to enjoy live spins with a drink in hand while watching the trains pass directly below. The station – designed by starchitect Kengo Kuma – exudes a futuristic vibe with an airy interior that has no equal among other Yamanote line stations. Just be sure to arrive early, as admission may be restricted depending on how crowded it gets. Note that the gig venue is located outside the ticket gates, on the third-floor terrace area, right by the South ticket gate.
While you’re there, head to Gateway Park for the aforementioned free projection mapping show, which is happening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on the same days the DJ events are being held. The show utilises the latest immersive image-processing technologies and synchronised water fountains to deliver a ‘three-dimensional spatial experience’.
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