flows
Bright and vivid time begins to flow
with a beautiful melody
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Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble
The gifted producer Nujabes passed away prematurely on February 26, 2010, at the age of 36. His beautiful music continues to be loved by many people across generations and borders. The Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble was born by connecting the fragments of concepts Nujabes left behind at Hydeout Productions. It has miraculously culminated in a sublime musical experience where live instrumentation and beat-making seamlessly blend. The Ensemble features world-renowned artists such as BIGYUKI (Key), Grammy-nominated Patrick Bartley (Sax), and Chika a.k.a. Inherit (DJ), who supported the golden era of the label. Furthermore, Pase Rock (MC) of Five Deez joins the group to deliver Nujabes' message to the present day. Once again, those melodies are being resurrected.
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Francois K.
François K. is an astonishing artist who has consistently remained at the cutting edge of the scene, performing at historically legendary clubs like The Loft and Paradise Garage since the late 1970s. In 1992, he played alongside the legendary DJ Larry Levan on the Harmony Tour, which was Levan's final visit to Japan before his passing. Following this, he established his own label, Wave Music. Since 1996, he has been running Body&SOUL with Danny Krivit and Joe Claussell, the party widely recognized as one of the most musically influential parties in the world. In 2003, he launched DEEP SPACE, the party based on the free musical concept of dub. His impossibly broad selection represents an unprecedented musical journey that only FK could achieve. Now over 70 years old, he remains a rare charismatic figure who continues to exert a profound influence on the music scene.
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Knxwledge
Knxwledge is a beatmaker hailing from Philadelphia. He garnered attention for his style, which carries on the legacy of Madlib and J Dilla, and has publicly shared over 500 beats online. After rising to prominence through independent activity, he released his debut album on Stones Throw in 2015. Since then, he has produced tracks for numerous artists, including his contribution to Kendrick Lamar's masterpiece album, “To Pimp a Butterfly”, as well as producing music for Joey Bada$$ and Earl Sweatshirt. As part of the duo NxWorries with Anderson Paak, their 2025 album “Why Lawd?” won the Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. Furthermore, he has provided official music for the popular video game “Street Fighter” series he himself loves. He continues to capture global attention with a unique style that seamlessly fuses internet culture, gaming, and hip-hop.
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STUTS
A producer and trackmaker born in 1989. In 2013, a video of him performing with an MPC on the streets of New York drew attention, and in 2016 he released his first album “Pushin’”. The track “Yoru wo Tsukaihatashite,” featuring rapper PUNPEE, later performed on THE FIRST TAKE, has become the timeless classic that solidified STUTS’s reputation. Since then, alongside his own releases and live performances, he has continued to produce and provide tracks for numerous artists. In 2021, his song “Presence,” the theme for the TV drama “Omameda Towako to Sannin no Moto Otto”, featuring cameo appearances by rappers KID FRESINO and Daichi Yamamoto, became a major topic. In 2023, he performed at the Nippon Budokan, and his arena concert in September 2025 was sold out. Today, he stands as the top artist whose influence extends far beyond the realm of hip-hop.
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Captain Vinyl
Recognized as one of the pioneers who has had the greatest influence on the dance music scene, DJ NORI - featured in the film MAESTRO and celebrated worldwide as a national treasure for his deep understanding of how to play and express music - and MURO, known as the “King of Diggin’” for his wide-ranging work spanning from the underground to the mainstream, come together for this project. Their selections, covering an extensive range of genres, captivate crowds and have earned them invitations to perform both in Japan and abroad. In April 2018, they released their first Mix CD “DIGGIN’ DISCO presented by CAPTAIN VINYL” through Universal Music under their project name. Tokyo’s two top vinyl diggers bring together primarily 7-inch records from their vast collections, delivering a diverse set centered around soul, disco, garage classics, and house music.
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Abiu
A Tokyo-based composer and DJ, she hosts a monthly residency program on London’s NTS Radio. While possessing deep knowledge as a dedicated record collector, she is also a rare DJ with an intuitive understanding of the dance floor. She has proven her skills across countless dance floors - both in Japan and abroad - including some of the country’s leading festivals such as Rainbow Disco Club, Bonna Pot, and Balance hosted by Mindgames. Her sets are rooted in the rich history of house music, carrying its pure and timeless appeal. In 2023, she participated as a remixer on a release by Frankie $, issued through Set Fire To Me, the label run by Torei of Saidera Mastering. Since April 2024, she has been writing a monthly DJ chart for the website of the record store “JET SET”.
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w.a.u
A Tokyo-based creative collective and label, its members are active individually as producers, singers, and DJs, allowing the label itself to fluidly transform into a band or DJ crew. As a production team, they not only create tracks for artists such as iri, Sarasa, VivaOla, and Wez Atlas, but also perform as their backing band. Each member has also actively released their own ambitious works as artists. Beyond expanding the scope of the label through these diverse activities, they have made their presence felt among their generation through events held at venues such as BATICA, Solfa, and Contact, drawing significant attention. Praised by various media outlets and tastemakers, they are widely regarded as one of the key labels driving the next generation of the scene. “flows” this year will feature appearances by Kota Matsunaga, Reo Anzai, and Ryuju Tanoue.
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FUTATSUBO SAKABA
This is an outdoor standing bar in Mizonokuchi, themed around a “fantasy world tour" featuring local cuisines and street foods from around the globe. For a special offering that won't be on the regular menu, they prepare a unique plate centered on smoky tacos with carnitas (pork that is smoked then simmered), along with dishes infused with international spices.
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Love Saves the Day
This is a multinational cafe and bar, perfect for daily use, located just a one-minute walk from Zushi-Hayama station. The travel-loving owner recreates street food dishes they enjoyed around the world, utilizing seasonal ingredients sourced from the Miura peninsula. Their popular cuisine, Keema madras (a south Indian curry), offers a deeply rich and complex flavor experience: first, you enjoy the minced meat and side dishes separately, and then you mix all the components together at the end.
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MOUNTBROS
This is a hidden gem of an oyster bar located in Shimokitazawa, nestled in a refurbished warehouse space. They focus not just on the place of origin, but on the individual agricultural producers, ensuring they always offer safe, delicious, and seasonal oysters sourced from producers across Japan. Their menu features the freshest oysters of the season, including dishes like clam chowder and bruschetta baked with olives.
Ebisu The Garden Hall
1-13-2, Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Early Bird / ¥6,000 （Limited 100）
Category 1 / ¥7,800
Category 2 / ¥8,800
Category 3 / ¥9,800
U-23 / ¥6,000
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