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Updated: May 22, 2026 (Apple Music, Qobuz, YouTube Music added)The playlist covers Japanese alternative music in a multitude of genres. I know it’s not easy to embrace genres that are unfamiliar to us, so definitely skip through to find your groove (genre shifts every 3 - 5 tracks).
Hope this serves as your sonic context for daydreaming about visiting Japan, riding the train as a tired salaryman slumbers on your shoulder.
The playlist is available on Apple Music, Qobuz, YouTube Music, and Spotify. We’ve been gradually moving toward platforms that feel more aligned with our values — feel free to use whichever works best for you 🎵
APPLE MUSIC
Qobuz
YouTube Music
Spotify
The playlist is ever-evolving, aiming to be as inclusive as possible of great tracks in all genres. If you have any suggestions, feel free to comment or get in touch.
A cheeky bonus: out of over 150 tracks there is one single track that is NOT from a Japanese artist. Huge kudos if anyone can spot it.
Happy sonic travels ✈️
Peace from Fukuoka,
Ryo
