Music Label-Supervised Creative Hub 'higher.' to Open in Yoyogi-Uehara on June 26

On June 26, 2026, 'higher.' operated by LIFESOUND, INC. will celebrate its grand opening in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo. More than just a cafe, higher. is designed as a hub where food, music, space, media, and people converge.

[SOUND] The audio environment is supervised by the independent label SWEET SOUL RECORDS, focusing on Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. The music is delivered through a custom-made system by Berlin-based H.A.N.D HiFi, offering a new listening experience where coffee, spirits, and sound blend naturally.

[SPACE] Designed by Director Hiroaki Kawanami, the space features original furniture inspired by sound waves, using slate corrugated sheets for acoustic diffusion. Landscaping is overseen by Yard Works Inc. under the concept of 'Mixture,' combining multinational tree species to reflect the changing seasons.

[BEVERAGE AND BITES] Under the 'Conscious Food' philosophy, the menu offers organic and plant-based options as natural choices. The coffee lineup changes with the time of day and weather (HIGHER, DAY DREAMING, IN THE RAIN). The food category, titled 'JOY,' features anmitsu and brownies supervised by the Japanese confectionery brand Shimashima.

[BACKGROUND] Parent company LIFESOUND, INC. operates the creative studio OPRCT, music label SWEET SOUL RECORDS, and local media ACT LOCALLY. higher. was born as the intersection of these three pillars. It functions as a cafe from morning to evening and transforms into an event space for listening sessions and creative workshops after dusk.