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Updated: Apr 24, 2026The 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 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 🎵
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
