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TOKYO MOON PLAYLIST 2026.01.23
A quiet, luxurious moment, flowing 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.' Every Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics that pique intellectual curiosity, carefully chosen from around the world. Here, 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.' Every Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics that pique intellectual curiosity, carefully chosen from around the world. Here, we reintroduce the charm of 'TOKYO MOON' alongside the latest playlist.
Toshio Matsuura DJ Schedule
photo : TSUNE MOTEGI
February 6th (Fri)
BARFLY AT musicbar Rumba
DJ : TOSHIO MATSUURA
OPEN 20:00
DJ TIME 21:00-23:00
ADMISSION : 3,000 YEN
musicbar Rumba
8-2-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Kosaka Bldg. 2F
2F 8-2-8 GINZA CHUO-KU, TOKYO
TEL: 03-3571-0865
INFO →INSTAGRAM
February 14th (Sat) =THANK YOU, SOLD OUT=
PINK MOON 4 x 4
AT PINK NOIZ
OPEN 18:30
DJ TIME 19:00-23:00
MUSIC BY TOSHIO MATSUURA & CALM
ADMISSION : 4,000 YEN (1D)
予約制 限定20名
BY RESERVATION ONLY. LIMITED 20 GUESTS.
February 20th (Fri)
AT DJ BAR Bridge SHINJUKU
DJs : TOSHIO MATSUURA DAZZLE DRUMS
OPEN / DJ START 21:00
21:00-22:45 TOSHIO MATSUURA
22:45-00:30 DAZZLE DRUMS
00:30-02:15 TOSHIO MATSUURA
02:15-04:00 DAZZLE DRUMS
04:00-05:00 TOSHIO MATSUURA x DAZZLE DRUMS B2B
ADMISSION : 1,500YEN BEFORE 22:00 W 1DRINK
2-19-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Kado Bldg. B1F
B1F KADO BILD., 2-19-9 SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
TEL : 03-6384-1053
INFO →OFFICIAL SITE
February 28th (Sat)
NIGHT TRIP 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
2F Yoyogi Bldg. East, 2-8-3 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
2F 2-8-3 TAKADANOBABA SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
INFO →INSTAGRAM
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 produces events and curates music for sophisticated lifestyle destinations, including 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 young British musicians. In 2026, this work is scheduled for re-release 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 produces events and curates music for sophisticated lifestyle destinations, including 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 young British musicians. In 2026, this work is scheduled for re-release 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/


