The multifaceted concert event "Songs of Tokyo," where songs, locations, singers, and the audience come together, will be held in various locations in Tokyo from 22nd of September (Friday) to 5th of November (Sunday).
In the world of popular music, songs that sing about cities and towns are often referred to as "local songs." Tokyo boasts an unparalleled number of "local songs," and in "Songs of Tokyo," these songs will be performed by singers and recited by novelists and artists at special locations that have left their mark on customs and cultural history.
The background of this project lies in the attention that Japanese pop songs are receiving in this YouTube era. The NHK serialized TV drama "Boogie Woogie," based on the legendary singer Shizuko Kasagi, has started this autumn. One of the charms of popular song is its ability to express emotions such as love affairs, eros, passion, endurance, resignation, jealousy, bravado, self-deprecation, and playfulness, which are often not covered in contemporary pop music.
These emotions transcend time and, as long as humans have feelings, possess the power and intensity to resonate with the heart. With the anticipation that popular song will continue to be loved as a global pop music genre, just like chanson sung in French, this project has been initiated.
Now, we all have common impressions of places like Ginza, Shinjuku, and Roppongi, but the basis for these impressions can often be found in popular song and pop songs. For example, Shinjuku is often associated with a feeling of "A woman who was deceived by a man seems to be drinking alone.," while Ginza is a place where the night mist suits it well, and Roppongi is known for " Women who hide their naive faces with heavy makeup appear frequently. " (it's true).
Alongside these general impressions, there are personal memories of these places in people's hearts. The neon brilliance experienced for the first time upon moving to Tokyo, scenes of encounters and farewells, and more. When the songs of these places become voices in the air during the musical event, it's as if they summon and invigorate the spirits of the land, creating visible chemical reactions in the hearts of each individual.
From the rooftop of Tokyo Tower to the Golden Gai, from a hotel in Asakusa to the high-end clubs of Ginza... The participating establishments and locations are filled with unique Tokyo landmarks. In this age of SNS information, there are many special Tokyo attractions that are "hard to reach without someone to introduce you to," and "not open to the public."
Thinking of the people who once sat in this chair, we will explore the details of the store that tell the story of its history, the feelings of the lyricist who wrote the lyrics, the composer who wrote the melody, and the multilayered nature of the city of Tokyo, the past and the future. , experience this once-in-a-lifetime experience with all your five senses. We hope you can enjoy the connection between people, songs, places, and memories in "Songs of Tokyo."
Love affairs, eros, passion, endurance, resignation, bravado, self-deprecation, playfulness...
populer songs that sing about the "places" here pierce into one's memories and heart when heard.
Project Director: Reiko Yuyama
Sponsors
JBL
Support
"Let's Meet at Tokyo Tower" Planning Office
Special Support
Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd.
Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/
Funded by
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo
[Arts and Culture Attraction Creation Grant]
Key Visual Design: Keiji Ito
Flyer and Poster Design: Shohei Kai
"Songs of Tokyo"
All About the Live Performances
[Azabu / Roppongi]
Nomiya Maki, Tablet Jun, Nanchara Idol, Iraka Choir, DJ tokyo tower "C", Comoesta Yaegashi (DJ) × Tokyo Tower Foot Town Rooftop
Tokyo Tower 65th Anniversary Celebration! An Evening Concert Where the Spirit of "Songs of Tokyo" Lights Up the Half Moon Sky
Date: October 21, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 21:00 (Doors open at 17:00)
*In case of rain, the event will be postponed to the same time on the following day, October 22, 2023 (Sunday) . For more details, please check the Tokyo Biennale 2023 website.
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Seiji Semenov and Kanie Naha × Art or Beefun or Paichu [Roppongi]
An upscale evening in Roppongi, where the love story galaxy of Roppongi and "Songs of Tokyo" will be sung at a trendy gallery.
Date: October 22, 2023 (Sunday) 20:00 - 21:00 (Doors open at 19:30)
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[Ginza]
Mitsuya Naoki × Kaerutachi(Frogs) [Ginza Corridor Street]
Feel the connection between the Takarazuka Revue and chanson in the sophisticated atmosphere of Ginza, preserving its Showa-modern lounge vibes, with Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 7, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 18:15 (Doors open at 17:00)
Kawashima Yutaka × Kaerutachi(Frogs) [Ginza Corridor Street]
Experience the power of expression akin to a full-length play through song at the Chanson Hall, where the song itself becomes an entire drama. It's Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo" at its finest!
Date:
October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 18:15 (Doors open at 17:00)
October 21, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 18:15 (Doors open at 17:00)
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Mito Aya × Kaerutachi(Frogs) [Ginza Corridor Street]
In the chanson hall that preserves the atmosphere of Showa Modern lounge, feel the charm of coquettish high-toned voices in Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 28, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 18:15 (Doors open at 17:00)
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Ken Yokoyama(Crazy Ken Band) × Club Todo [Ginza 7-chome]
Yokohama's love, joy, and memories with a father are enjoyed by the nightlife emperor, Ken Yokoyama, at a high-end club in Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 23, 2023 (Monday) 18:00 - 19:00 (Doors open at 17:30)
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Naruyoshi Kikuchi × Club Todo [Ginza 7-chome]
Experience the heart of Ginza where alcohol, love, and roses intertwine, as Naruyoshi Kikuchi, who understands the night well, resonates in a high-end club and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 28, 2023 (Saturday) 18:00 - 19:00 (Doors open at 17:30)
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Miharu Koshi × Tsuki no Hanare [Ginza 8-chome]
In a space reminiscent of a small French mansion, a songstress who continues to express "old but new music" will sing in Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 17:00 - 18:00 (Doors open at 16:30)
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Saito Neonsign × Boogie Woogie [Ginza 6-chome]
In a music bar reminiscent of the ruins of the 1970s underground, the vibrant Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo" will unfold.
Date: October 16, 2023 (Monday) 19:00 - 20:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
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Reitaro Kimyo × Tsuki no Hanare [Ginza 8-chome]
The sweet and cool Proustian voice melts into the hideaway of the moonlit night in Ginza and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 27, 2023 (Friday) 19:00 - 20:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
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[Shibuya / Harajuku]
Seidenba Saku, Chang Z Ota, Toby × SOMSOC GALLERY [Harajuku]
Popular Chinese artists and their friends dispatch from the East Asian art hub in Harajuku and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: September 23, 2023 (Saturday) 18:00 - 22:00 (Doors open at 17:00)
Saito Neonsign & Second-Generation Yukio Hashi yH2 [Shibuya Center Street]
A sudden appearance in the back alleys of Shibuya Center Street, a street live performance like a dazzling neon of Showa-kayo classics!
Date: September 29, 2023 (Friday) 19:00 - 20:00
Durian Lollobrigida, Diana Extravaganza, Bouillabaisse × AMARANTH Lounge [Daikanyama / Shibuya]
Enjoy the enchanting lip sync (lip-synching) of glamorous drag queens, who are known for their seductive performances, in hip and trendy Shibuya and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: November 3, 2023 (Friday) 19:00 - 20:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
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[Shinjuku]
Gallantique Kazue + Reiko Yuyama × Yakan Hiko(Night Flight) [Shinjuku Golden Street]
In a space that preserves the memories of Chiaki Naomi, the Evaangelista of enka, will sing and share stories about humans, society, Shinjuku, and Tokyo at the Talk and Song event.
Date: October 12, 2023 (Thursday) 19:00 - 20:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
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Kuneko Mayoimichi & Shigeru Yoshino (Chindon-Yoshino) × Sakaba Nabesan [Shinjuku Golden Street]
The history-steeped bar, Sakaba Nabesan, in Shinjuku Golden Street, where politics and culture intersect dramatically, presents Shinjuku and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 22, 2023 (Sunday) 17:00 - 18:00 (Doors open at 16:30)
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Momoko Motion × Soiree [Shinjuku Golden Street]
The city-pop ambassador shuttling between Bangkok and Tokyo will sing in a groovy style in Shinjuku and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 20:00 - 21:00 (Doors open at 19:30)
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[Akasaka]
Harukoma × New Haru [Akasaka]
A historical bar frequented by Showa-era superstars and political heavyweights, where legends of gay culture create the Akasaka and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: November 1, 2023(Tuesday)20:00 - 21:00 (Doors open at 19:30)
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[Asakusa]
Mariko Kodama × Kuro-chan[Ura Asakusa]
Embrace the charm of an active Karaoke-snack in the downtown, infused with the cozy Ambiance crafted by Mama, at the Asakusa and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 20, 2023(Friday)19:00~20:00(Doors open at 18:30)
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Miki Hirayama × Moire Hotel Yoshiwara
The husky voice that captivated Kyohei Tsutsumi synchronizes with the elegance and emotion of the downtown Asakusa, Yoshiwara and "Songs of Tokyo."Association.
Date: October 25, 2023(Wednesday)19:00~20:00(Doors open at 18:30)
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Second-Generation Yukio Hashi yH2 × Endless Aoi Heya(Blue Room)
Three young warriors carrying on Yukio Hashi's tradition sing in a lavish stage conveying the mood of popular theater in Asakusa and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: November 2, 2023(Thursday)19:00~20:00(Doors open at 18:30)
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[Secret performance, where you are not told the location until the day before]
Moog Yamamoto (VVSOT) × The Secret Place
In the sleepless city Where a deer's head resides, Moog Yamamoto will perform DJ sets and poetry readings for the Shibuya and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: September 22, 2023(Friday) 21:00~22:00(Doors open at 20:30)
Shimako Iwai × The Secret Place
In a members-only bar resembling an Opera House dressing room, an erotic and sensual novelist will recite lyrics for the Shinjuku and "Songs of Tokyo."
Date: October 17, 2023(Tuesday)20:00 - 21:00 (Doors open at 19:30)
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