"Tsukiji JAM WEEK" to be Held from May 19th (Tuesday), Enveloping the Entire Town from Tsukiji to Ginza in Music.
"Tsukiji JAM WEEK," an event connecting Tsukiji and Ginza through music, will be held from May 19th. It features various programs including collaborations with BRUTUS magazine, DJ events, symposiums, and a pre-festival party, aiming to foster a community excited about the town's future.
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Held prior to the main festival, "Tsukiji JAM WEEK" is the first attempt to connect the Tsukiji Outer Market, Higashi-Ginza, and Ginza through music. Through the experience of high-quality music blending into daily life, it aims to create an opportunity for everyone to become "friends" who are excited about the future of this town.
During the period, a multi-layered program will be developed across the entire area, including the release of playlists selected by Tsukiji JAM artists at famous establishments in collaboration with BRUTUS magazine, DJ events, an improvisational performance of "Music x Flowers" at SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza, the "Tsukiji JAM Symposium" to frankly discuss the future of Tsukiji, which is facing large-scale redevelopment, and a pre-festival party with DJs and live performances at Ginza Sony Park.
■ "Tsukiji JAM WEEK" Events
1. Tsukiji JAM × BRUTUS "Tsukiji Otoichi (Sound Market)"
A special sound experience for Tsukiji by six internationally active artists.
Six artists selected by BRUTUS magazine and Tsukiji JAM will create special playlists for this event. These will be broadcast in a special acoustic environment at long-loved famous establishments in Tsukiji.
Period: May 19th (Tuesday) to 23rd (Saturday)
Locations: Choseian, Kissamaco, Tsukiji Tamatomi, Tsukiji Fish Burger MASA
Participating Artists: Marty Holoubek, Minyo Crusaders, Daito Manabe, Yuka Mizuhara, Lisa Ono, Shun Ishiwaka
Special Event: A DJ event is also planned for May 22nd (Friday).
2. Moto Ogimi × Yuji Ueno "Impromptu Live performance"
A one-night-only session by percussionist Moto Ogimi and flower artist/contemporary artist Yuji Ueno. This highly anticipated live performance will be the opening act of Tsukiji JAM, set in the art space SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza.
The completed work will be exhibited at "SHUTL" until the 24th.
Date and Time: May 21st (Thursday), 18:00 - 21:00
Exhibition Period: May 22nd (Friday) to May 24th (Sunday), 13:00 - 19:00 daily
Location: SHUTL, 4-1-8 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045 (next to Togeki Building)
Performers: Moto Ogimi, Yuji Ueno
Organizer: Higashi-Ginza Area Management Association / Planning Cooperation: Tsukiji JAM Executive Committee
3. Tsukiji JAM Symposium: Considering the Future Possibilities of Tsukiji
Frankly discussing the future of Tsukiji from multiple perspectives.
In the face of redevelopment, how can true "play" be implemented in the town? How can Tsukiji JAM be established as a "culture"?
Professionals from various fields involved in Tsukiji JAM will envision the future.
Date and Time: May 23rd (Saturday), 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Tsukiji Hongwanji Auditorium
Timetable:
Part 1: Keynote Speech "Future Towns Need 'Play'"
Professor Makoto Yokohari, Project Professor, The University of Tokyo
Part 2: Cross-talk "Discussing the Charm and Future of Tsukiji"
Yasutaka Anbe, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Taichiro Suzuki, Senior Executive Officer, Real Estate Division, Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Shingo Ito, 4th Generation Owner, Ito Nori-ten / Tsukiji Hashigozake Executive Committee
Soichiro Matsumoto, 2nd Generation Owner, Choseian / Tsukiji Hashigozake Executive Committee
Rika Ishii, Tsukiji JAM Producer
Tickets are free (in-person event, advance reservation required). Capacity: 100 people.
Application URL: https://tsukijijam2026-symposium.peatix.com
4. Tsukiji JAM Pre-festival Party
Ginza and Tsukiji intersect. A pre-party announcing the countdown to the main festival will be held at Ginza Sony Park. From 16:30, Daito Manabe and Setsuya Kurotaki will host a Kids DJ VJ program where parents and children can enjoy music, visuals, and body expression. From 18:30, Minyo Crusaders (small set), who are scheduled to perform at the main festival, and DJ MACKA-CHIN will liven up the eve of Tsukiji JAM.
Location: Ginza Sony Park 5F
Date and Time: May 23rd (Saturday), 16:30 – 21:00
Admission: Free
*Admission may be restricted during congestion.
*Event will proceed in rain, cancelled in stormy weather.
16:30 - 18:30 Kids DJ Program
Performers: Daito Manabe/Setsuya Kurotaki
18:30 - 21:00 ROOF TOP LIVE
Performers: Minyo Crusaders small set / DJ MACKA-CHIN
*Details will be announced later on Tsukiji JAM official SNS.
During the period, a multi-layered program will be developed across the entire area, including the release of playlists selected by Tsukiji JAM artists at famous establishments in collaboration with BRUTUS magazine, DJ events, an improvisational performance of "Music x Flowers" at SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza, the "Tsukiji JAM Symposium" to frankly discuss the future of Tsukiji, which is facing large-scale redevelopment, and a pre-festival party with DJs and live performances at Ginza Sony Park.
■ "Tsukiji JAM WEEK" Events
1. Tsukiji JAM × BRUTUS "Tsukiji Otoichi (Sound Market)"
A special sound experience for Tsukiji by six internationally active artists.
Six artists selected by BRUTUS magazine and Tsukiji JAM will create special playlists for this event. These will be broadcast in a special acoustic environment at long-loved famous establishments in Tsukiji.
Period: May 19th (Tuesday) to 23rd (Saturday)
Locations: Choseian, Kissamaco, Tsukiji Tamatomi, Tsukiji Fish Burger MASA
Participating Artists: Marty Holoubek, Minyo Crusaders, Daito Manabe, Yuka Mizuhara, Lisa Ono, Shun Ishiwaka
Special Event: A DJ event is also planned for May 22nd (Friday).
2. Moto Ogimi × Yuji Ueno "Impromptu Live performance"
A one-night-only session by percussionist Moto Ogimi and flower artist/contemporary artist Yuji Ueno. This highly anticipated live performance will be the opening act of Tsukiji JAM, set in the art space SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza.
The completed work will be exhibited at "SHUTL" until the 24th.
Date and Time: May 21st (Thursday), 18:00 - 21:00
Exhibition Period: May 22nd (Friday) to May 24th (Sunday), 13:00 - 19:00 daily
Location: SHUTL, 4-1-8 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045 (next to Togeki Building)
Performers: Moto Ogimi, Yuji Ueno
Organizer: Higashi-Ginza Area Management Association / Planning Cooperation: Tsukiji JAM Executive Committee
3. Tsukiji JAM Symposium: Considering the Future Possibilities of Tsukiji
Frankly discussing the future of Tsukiji from multiple perspectives.
In the face of redevelopment, how can true "play" be implemented in the town? How can Tsukiji JAM be established as a "culture"?
Professionals from various fields involved in Tsukiji JAM will envision the future.
Date and Time: May 23rd (Saturday), 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Tsukiji Hongwanji Auditorium
Timetable:
Part 1: Keynote Speech "Future Towns Need 'Play'"
Professor Makoto Yokohari, Project Professor, The University of Tokyo
Part 2: Cross-talk "Discussing the Charm and Future of Tsukiji"
Yasutaka Anbe, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Taichiro Suzuki, Senior Executive Officer, Real Estate Division, Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Shingo Ito, 4th Generation Owner, Ito Nori-ten / Tsukiji Hashigozake Executive Committee
Soichiro Matsumoto, 2nd Generation Owner, Choseian / Tsukiji Hashigozake Executive Committee
Rika Ishii, Tsukiji JAM Producer
Tickets are free (in-person event, advance reservation required). Capacity: 100 people.
Application URL: https://tsukijijam2026-symposium.peatix.com
4. Tsukiji JAM Pre-festival Party
Ginza and Tsukiji intersect. A pre-party announcing the countdown to the main festival will be held at Ginza Sony Park. From 16:30, Daito Manabe and Setsuya Kurotaki will host a Kids DJ VJ program where parents and children can enjoy music, visuals, and body expression. From 18:30, Minyo Crusaders (small set), who are scheduled to perform at the main festival, and DJ MACKA-CHIN will liven up the eve of Tsukiji JAM.
Location: Ginza Sony Park 5F
Date and Time: May 23rd (Saturday), 16:30 – 21:00
Admission: Free
*Admission may be restricted during congestion.
*Event will proceed in rain, cancelled in stormy weather.
16:30 - 18:30 Kids DJ Program
Performers: Daito Manabe/Setsuya Kurotaki
18:30 - 21:00 ROOF TOP LIVE
Performers: Minyo Crusaders small set / DJ MACKA-CHIN
*Details will be announced later on Tsukiji JAM official SNS.