Japan · Electronic music scene
Tokyo's electronic music scene on Loopliner — the clubs, festivals and DJs shaping house and techno in Japan.
Ready for a massive Tokyo takeover? Ultra Japan 2026 drops this September with huge sets from Peggy Gou, Alesso, and Sara Landry against the ultimate city view!
The Labyrinth returns to Japan’s mountains this October with no lineup, no gate tickets and a reputation so trusted that fans still buy tickets before a single artist is announced.
Osaka born DJ and producer Yousuke Yukimatsu rose from the underground to global recognition after a viral Boiler Room Tokyo set and a powerful comeback from serious illness. He now opens for The Weeknd in Tokyo, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur.
Tokyo's clubs run until 5am, the crowds know exactly what they came for, and the DJs treat a set like a commitment not a highlight reel. The world is catching up to what Japan built.
Five years in and Transcendence Festival is still one of Asia's most essential outdoor electronic music gatherings. House music, techno, and psychedelic sounds deep in the forests of Choja no Mori, Nagano, May 8 to 10, 2026. DJ Nobu, Paquita Gordon, DJ MARIA., Yuzo Iwata and more. Advance tickets on sale now until May 7.
Rainbow Disco Club 2026 at Higashi Izu Cross Country Course on Japan’s Izu Peninsula is more than a festival, it is a rite of passage for underground electronic music fans. Across three days of open air house, techno, disco, and ambient, the festival blends deep curated DJ sets with lush natural surroundings, camping, curated food, and a community driven atmosphere. Now in its 17th year, Rainbow Disco Club remains a rare meeting point of nature, sound, and culture, where every set feels intentional and every moment lingers long after the weekend ends.
From Womb's subterranean soundscapes to Contact's raw concrete chambers, Tokyo has evolved into Asia's epicenter for deep house, minimal techno, and avant-garde electronic music. We explore the clubs, DJs, and cultural shift redefining Japan's nightlife.