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January 2, 2026
Toshio Matsuura | A Curated Selection of Notable New Releases - January 2nd Issue
MUSIC | MUSIC FOR LIFE
TOKYO MOON PLAYLIST 2026.01.02
A quiet, luxurious moment of your own, flowing by with sophisticated music on a Friday night.
DJ, selector, and broadcaster Toshio Matsuura delivers this blissful moment for adults with his radio program, 'TOKYO MOON.' Each Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics from around the world, selected to pique intellectual curiosity. On this page, we reintroduce the charm of 'TOKYO MOON' alongside the latest playlist.
DJ, selector, and broadcaster Toshio Matsuura delivers this blissful moment for adults with his radio program, 'TOKYO MOON.' Each Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics from around the world, selected to pique intellectual curiosity. On this page, we reintroduce the charm of 'TOKYO MOON' alongside the latest playlist.
Selected by MATSUURA Toshio
TOKYO MOON x YouTube PLAYLIST
Toshio Matsuura DJ Schedule
On January 10th, join us for NIGHT TRIP, a four-hour analog set at Bar Stereo in Takadanobaba.
This special New Year's event will feature the Cometa M2, a high-end DJ mixer from Cometa, an audio design house based in Los Angeles, USA, making its debut in Japan.
We look forward to seeing you there.
This special New Year's event will feature the Cometa M2, a high-end DJ mixer from Cometa, an audio design house based in Los Angeles, USA, making its debut in Japan.
We look forward to seeing you there.
January 10th (Saturday)
NIGHT TRIP xCometa M2
4 HOURS VINYL SET
AT Takadanobaba BAR STEREO
DJ : TOSHIO MATSUURA
19:00-0:00
DJ TIME 19:30-23:30
CHARGE : 3,000 YEN (1D)
BAR STEREO
Yoyogi Building East Wing 2F, 2-8-3 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
2F 2-8-3 TAKADANOBABA SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
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Toshio Matsuura's 'TOKYO MOON' Every Friday 23:00-24:00 ON AIR
interfm 89.7MHz
www.interfm.co.jp
TOSHIO MATSUURA
In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.), releasing five full albums in 32 countries to critical acclaim. After launching his solo career in 2002, he has performed as a DJ at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also curates music for high-caliber lifestyle destinations, including events, hotels, international brands, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
In 2013, he initiated the project 'HEX' to showcase contemporary jazz, releasing the album 'HEX' worldwide via Blue Note Records. In 2018, he released an album from his new project 'TOSHIO MATSUURA GROUP,' featuring emerging British musicians. The album is scheduled for re-release in 2026 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Brownswood Recordings.
http://www.toshiomatsuura.com
Founding member of United Future Organization (U.F.O.) which was formed in 1990.
The collective established the beginning of Japanese club culture, and released
5 full albums in 32 countries which gained high reputation in 12 years.
After leaving U.F.O. in 2002, he has continued to play as a solo dj at clubs and festivals
internationally and currently produces events and supervises music for notable fashion brands.
He also has produced many remix works of artist in a wide range of genres,
such as James Brown, Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, Melanie De Biasio, etc.
In 2013, he gathered talented and forward-thinking artists based in Tokyo to produce
a project called “HEX,” which presents Tokyo’s progressive form of Jazz to the world.
The debut album “HEX” was released from Blue Note Records worldwide.
Recently, his new project "Toshio Matsuura Group" gathered radical musicians from UK
and album was released from Brownswood Recordings 2018.
In 2026, the album is scheduled for re-release to mark the 20th anniversary of Brownswood Recordings.
His radio show “TOKYO MOON” every Friday 23:00-24:00 (JP) on interfm
http://www.toshiomatsuura.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/toshiomatsuura/
In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.), releasing five full albums in 32 countries to critical acclaim. After launching his solo career in 2002, he has performed as a DJ at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also curates music for high-caliber lifestyle destinations, including events, hotels, international brands, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
In 2013, he initiated the project 'HEX' to showcase contemporary jazz, releasing the album 'HEX' worldwide via Blue Note Records. In 2018, he released an album from his new project 'TOSHIO MATSUURA GROUP,' featuring emerging British musicians. The album is scheduled for re-release in 2026 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Brownswood Recordings.
http://www.toshiomatsuura.com
Founding member of United Future Organization (U.F.O.) which was formed in 1990.
The collective established the beginning of Japanese club culture, and released
5 full albums in 32 countries which gained high reputation in 12 years.
After leaving U.F.O. in 2002, he has continued to play as a solo dj at clubs and festivals
internationally and currently produces events and supervises music for notable fashion brands.
He also has produced many remix works of artist in a wide range of genres,
such as James Brown, Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, Melanie De Biasio, etc.
In 2013, he gathered talented and forward-thinking artists based in Tokyo to produce
a project called “HEX,” which presents Tokyo’s progressive form of Jazz to the world.
The debut album “HEX” was released from Blue Note Records worldwide.
Recently, his new project "Toshio Matsuura Group" gathered radical musicians from UK
and album was released from Brownswood Recordings 2018.
In 2026, the album is scheduled for re-release to mark the 20th anniversary of Brownswood Recordings.
His radio show “TOKYO MOON” every Friday 23:00-24:00 (JP) on interfm
http://www.toshiomatsuura.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/toshiomatsuura/