After more than fifteen years of celebrating Japanese music in the United Kingdom, the London based live event Japan Underground is officially heading to Tokyo for its debut in the country. The two day music showcase is scheduled to take place during the first weekend of August at the GRIT venue in Shibuya.

The weekend features a diverse lineup of emerging and established rock acts spanning the Japanese underground scene. Saturday will focus on heavy rock and metalcore, featuring performances from Fathomless Skywalker, Bone Dawn, Bered, and headlining all female metal act Bridear. The Sunday schedule will shift toward a wider alternative scope, showcasing performances by Mellows, Wendy, singer and actress Ena Fujita, and the theatrical rock group Kinoco Hotel.

Japan Underground was originally established in 2010 by Tom Smith, who later founded JPU Records to help introduce international audiences to prominent rock acts. The event series built its reputation by bringing future stars such as Fact and Otoboke Beaver to overseas audiences before they achieved widespread international recognition. With this upcoming Tokyo debut, the organizers aim to capture the raw energy of the Shibuya scene and continue showcasing the next generation of Japanese musical talent.

Tickets:

• Day 1
• Day 2