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TOKYO MOON PLAYLIST 2026.06.19
A moment of quiet indulgence, flowing with sophisticated music on a Friday night.
This cherished moment for adults is delivered by DJ, selector, and broadcaster Toshio Matsuura's radio program, 'TOKYO MOON.' Each Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics that pique intellectual curiosity, carefully selected from around the globe. On this page, we reintroduce the allure of 'TOKYO MOON' alongside the latest playlist.
This cherished moment for adults is delivered by DJ, selector, and broadcaster Toshio Matsuura's radio program, 'TOKYO MOON.' Each Friday night, interfm broadcasts music and topics that pique intellectual curiosity, carefully selected from around the globe. On this page, we reintroduce the allure of 'TOKYO MOON' alongside the latest playlist.
Toshio Matsuura DJ Schedule
June 26 (Fri)
Toru Hashimoto (SUBURBIA) × Toshio Matsuura: A Talk Session on Shibuya Culture
– A 35-year long mix, unbroken since the paradigm of 'dancing to jazz' –
TORU HASHIMOTO (SUBURBIA) × TOSHIO MATSUURA : SHIBUYA CULTURE – THEN AND NOW (TALK SESSION)
AT HMV record shop Shibuya
19:00-20:30
ADMISSION : FREE
HMV record shop Shibuya Shibuya
36-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
36-2 UDAGAWACHO SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO
June 26 (Fri)
Friday Lounge 12th Anniversary Party
AT Cafe Apres-midi, Shibuya
20:00-24:00
DJs : TOSHIO MATSUURA / Daisuke Matsushita / Sakujay / Hajigun / Katen
Host DJ : Toru Hashimoto (SUBURBIA)
ADMISSION : FREE
Cafe Apres-midi, Shibuya
1-9-11 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 5F
5F 1-9-11 JINNAN SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO
June 27 (Sat)
NIGHT TRIP 4 HOURS VINYL SET
feat Union Audio Rotary Mixer
AT BAR STEREO, Takadanobaba
DJ : TOSHIO MATSUURA
19:00-0:00
DJ TIME 19:30-23:30
CHARGE : 3,000 YEN (1D)
BAR STEREO
2F Yoyogi Building East Wing, 2-8-3 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
2F 2-8-3 TAKADANOBABA SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
Toshio Matsuura's 'TOKYO MOON'Every Friday 23:00-24:00 ON AIR
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Toshio Matsuura
In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.), releasing five full albums in 32 countries to widespread acclaim. After launching his solo career in 2002, he has performed as a DJ at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also handles event production and music curation for sophisticated lifestyle destinations, including hotels, international brands, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
In 2013, he initiated the project "HEX," which disseminates contemporary jazz, releasing the album 'HEX' worldwide via Blue Note Records. In 2018, he released an album from a 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
In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.), releasing five full albums in 32 countries to widespread acclaim. After launching his solo career in 2002, he has performed as a DJ at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also handles event production and music curation for sophisticated lifestyle destinations, including hotels, international brands, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
In 2013, he initiated the project "HEX," which disseminates contemporary jazz, releasing the album 'HEX' worldwide via Blue Note Records. In 2018, he released an album from a 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
https://www.mixcloud.com/toshiomatsuura/
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/