Release of 'MY ROOM MY AUDIO 2' by 88-Year-Old Jazz Critic Yasukuni Terashima, Exploring the World of High-End Audio Rooms
DU BOOKS, the publishing arm of Disk Union, released 'MY ROOM MY AUDIO 2' by Yasukuni Terashima on April 21, 2026. This full-color book explores 37 unique audio rooms, including world-renowned Japanese jazz cafes and private residences.
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DU BOOKS, the publishing division of Disk Union Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masahiko Hirohata), published 'MY ROOM MY AUDIO 2' by Yasukuni Terashima on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
This book compiles a long-running series from the monthly magazine 'Jaz.in'. While the original magazine series was in black and white, this book features all-color pages!
'There is no correct answer. That’s why I chase it for a lifetime.'
What are the 'answers' of the 37 people featured, including globally acclaimed jazz cafes and music spots like Hakusan's 'Eigakan,' Nakano-shimbashi's 'Genius,' Kichijoji's 'Otokichi! MEG,' Mitaka's 'Music Listening Place Groove,' and Yokohama Nakamachidai's 'Tommy's by the Park'?
As a special feature, it includes 'Yasukuni Terashima x Koji Yamamoto: Jazz Audio Musha Shugyo (Martial Arts Training),' where Terashima and Koji Yamamoto, former editor-in-chief of 'HiVi' and 'Home Theater,' visited each other's audio rooms.
For more details, visit: https://diskunion.net/dubooks/ct/detail/DUBK417
Author interviews and radio appearances are welcome!
Yasukuni Terashima:
Born in Tokyo in 1938. Graduated from Waseda University's Department of German Literature. After working at a company, he opened the jazz cafe 'Meg' in Kichijoji, Tokyo, in 1970. He has published numerous critiques and essays on jazz and audio in 'Jazz Japan,' 'Jazz Critique,' 'Audio Accessory,' and 'Jazz Perspective.' He has many fans for his independent and original reviews. His many books include 'JAZZ Piano Trio 500' (Yamato Shobo), 'JAZZ Audio Ecstasy' (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and 'JAZZ Obsession' (DU BOOKS).
Bibliographic Information:
Title: MY ROOM MY AUDIO 2
Subtitle: A Profusion of Audio Room Explorations
Author: Yasukuni Terashima
Design: Shinji Ikegami
Format: A5, softcover, all-color, 248 pages
Price: 2,600 yen + tax
ISBN: 978-4-86647-265-2
Release Date: April 21, 2026
Publisher: DU BOOKS (Disk Union Co., Ltd.)
Available at Disk Union shops, bookstores nationwide, record stores, and online shops.
This book compiles a long-running series from the monthly magazine 'Jaz.in'. While the original magazine series was in black and white, this book features all-color pages!
'There is no correct answer. That’s why I chase it for a lifetime.'
What are the 'answers' of the 37 people featured, including globally acclaimed jazz cafes and music spots like Hakusan's 'Eigakan,' Nakano-shimbashi's 'Genius,' Kichijoji's 'Otokichi! MEG,' Mitaka's 'Music Listening Place Groove,' and Yokohama Nakamachidai's 'Tommy's by the Park'?
As a special feature, it includes 'Yasukuni Terashima x Koji Yamamoto: Jazz Audio Musha Shugyo (Martial Arts Training),' where Terashima and Koji Yamamoto, former editor-in-chief of 'HiVi' and 'Home Theater,' visited each other's audio rooms.
For more details, visit: https://diskunion.net/dubooks/ct/detail/DUBK417
Author interviews and radio appearances are welcome!
Yasukuni Terashima:
Born in Tokyo in 1938. Graduated from Waseda University's Department of German Literature. After working at a company, he opened the jazz cafe 'Meg' in Kichijoji, Tokyo, in 1970. He has published numerous critiques and essays on jazz and audio in 'Jazz Japan,' 'Jazz Critique,' 'Audio Accessory,' and 'Jazz Perspective.' He has many fans for his independent and original reviews. His many books include 'JAZZ Piano Trio 500' (Yamato Shobo), 'JAZZ Audio Ecstasy' (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and 'JAZZ Obsession' (DU BOOKS).
Bibliographic Information:
Title: MY ROOM MY AUDIO 2
Subtitle: A Profusion of Audio Room Explorations
Author: Yasukuni Terashima
Design: Shinji Ikegami
Format: A5, softcover, all-color, 248 pages
Price: 2,600 yen + tax
ISBN: 978-4-86647-265-2
Release Date: April 21, 2026
Publisher: DU BOOKS (Disk Union Co., Ltd.)
Available at Disk Union shops, bookstores nationwide, record stores, and online shops.