Music May 2, 2013

Back to school for two Tokyo DJs

by Mike Sunda

Whether it’s an annual soapbox derby or sending a man to the edge of space just because they can, energy-drink manufacturers Red Bull have never been afraid to throw their cash at projects that range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Red Bull Music ...

Events In Tokyo Apr 19, 2013

Buddhist bash offers up some spiritual relief

by Tomoko Otake

Most Japanese people come in contact with Buddhist priests on formal occasions, such as when a family member passes away. But a cross-denominational group of young Buddhist monks is trying to change that — by putting together a unique cultural event involving three Buddhist ...

Music Mar 14, 2013

Wonderful Noise's Kenji Sakajiri searches for 'soul' in his label's signings

by Erik Luebs

At the age of 18, Kenji Sakajiri left his hometown of Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, and moved to Osaka. He wasn’t headed to college or looking for a day job. Instead he dived headfirst into the world of vinyl records. This was in 1992 and ...

Music Feb 14, 2013

Colo brings tribes together in Osaka

by Erik Luebs

It’s December and small flocks of young, creative-looking types are making their way to a shipyard in Osaka’s Namura district. Tucked among an expanse of otherwise drab warehouses there is Creative Center Osaka, and tonight is “Hot Docks 2,” an art and music spectacle. ...

Music | In the Record Bag Jan 23, 2013

Eadonmm

by Erik Luebs

Known to most as Eadonmm, Shinya Wada is a Kansai-based producer and DJ. In addition to organizing an event called Idle Moments in Kyoto, he is now busy finishing a new album, “Aqonis,” due out this spring on Osaka label Day Tripper Records. Here’s ...