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Finding Her Rhythm

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Chip Tanaka: Ambitious Sound

Chiptune pioneer on using pilates to surpass Paul McCartney

Tokyo Music Scene 2021 Roundup

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Dreamy indie tunes straight from Tokyo

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TOSHI-LOW on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami 

"We need conversation about this disaster more than we need construction"

Tjiros: ‘One day, the right words would find me’

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Rats on Rafts: ‘Tokyo Music Experience’

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An unconventional orchestra reflecting the changing sound of Japan