
Music & Nightlife
Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo

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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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ã‚“oon
Neo soul outfit ã‚“oon are celebrating the release of their new album Zoo at Ebisu’s Liquidroom this June. Now 12 years into their career, ã‚“oon developed a...

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All Our Tomorrows Curated by Cinema Staff
Post-rock quartet Cinema Staff are putting on a party that looks like a dream for fans of Japanese alternative rock, emo, math rock, indie and shoegaze. The...

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Ocean Peoples
The beloved Ocean Peoples music festival is back this July, turning Inage Seaside Park into a sun-soaked, poolside party with a seriously stacked...

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Madonna Night at Club Arch
The queen of pop is releasing her 15th studio album next month, and what better way to celebrate than an all-night Madonna party at Arch in Shinjuku Ni-chome....

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Future Frequencies Festival 2026
Tokyo gets a new summer festival this July in the form of Future Frequencies Festival, a collaboration between local music promoters Beatink and artist Daito...
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

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