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Dewali: Live Concert by Windbeat & DJ Yutaka Dec. 10!

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On a cold, dark night in December

December 10 is scheduled to be a full lunar eclipse here in Kochi.  To make sure the night isn’t completely dark, Windbeat and DJ Yutaka have have put together a live show called Dewali, where you are sure to enjoy some cool music.

This gig is also a great opportunity to check out Attic, an awesome bar downtown that you probably haven’t heard anything about yet as it has been existing in obscurity since it opened about six months ago.  After this night, we are hoping it will become one of your regular chill zones.

In fact, Attic is so underground not even Google maps have discovered it yet.  Check out our lovely hand-drawn map of the location below.

So, come out in the darkness of this  moonless, chilly December night to find yourself among friends in the dimly lit Attic, kicking back to the laid back tunes of Dewali.

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When:  Dec. 10, 2011

Time:  8:00-11:30

Where:  Attic

Tickets:  1000 yen at the door, no drink

Super Planets 2011: More party to the Halloween party

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Halloween is another time of the year in Kochi where there is no lack of parties to attend.  This year, however, will be super sized!

In addition to the normal mayhem that happens at the Hirome Halloween Bash, you can also join the club circuit of Super Planets 2011.

There will be seven venues hosting sixty DJ’s, transforming downtown Kochi into a Halloween wonderland.  People not in costume may feel more out of place this year than those who are.

One ticket gets you into all venues, and some places have a drink included.  Also, if you’ve got your wristband or ticket, you can get into the Hirome Party for 1000 yen, even if you’re not in costume.

This all night party kicks off at Obiyamachi Park at 6:00 and ends at 8:00.  You can get your wrist band there and enjoy the kick off party for free.  Most other venues open from 9:00 and run til 5:00 in the morning.  Check here for a list of venues, their times, and a map.

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Official Event Website

Time:  Kick Off Party in Obiyamachi Park at 6:00, everywhere else at 9:00

Price:  Advanced tickets are 3000 yen, at the door it’s 4000 yen

Hirome Halloween Bash: Come strut your alter ego finest

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Come strut your alter ego finest at the annual Hirome Halloween bash.
Lots of live music, dancing, and prime people watching.

Wearing a costume qualifies you for a discounted ticket price AND
entrance to the costume contest. Winners will receive cash prizes and
so much friggin’ notoriety it’s ridiculous.

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Saturday, October 29th
Doors open at 11:00
Cost is 1000 yen with costume
1500 yen without costume
*to qualify for the contest, please arrive before 12:30

Various stalls will be open and selling food and booze, such as: the
beloved “just beer, no head” Famille, K’s cafe, and Sanctuary Bar.

Brought to you by Dave and Friends.

Sake tasting at Hikaruya

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The sake hempai-ed at you as another enkai draws to a close is NOT good sake. I know many people who have written off this delicate Japanese wine purely on the basis of the rough stuff brought out at weddings and beer gardens. The truth is, that with a bit of guidance, and with the right food, nihonshu is really rather wonderful.

Hikaruya, which has been reviewed on this site as a place for a good bowl of udon at lunch time is also a fine Izakaya by night. On October 16th, you can treat yourself to a little lesson in all things rice wine with some good food to boot!

It is a bit steep at 5000 yen, but that includes six courses and lots of sake!

Call in advance to book your table on 088-855-3344

 

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Rinrin Suzu No Ya: Strange name, Great Izakaya

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With so many Izakayas to choose from, and the knowledge that the menu is going to be handwritten and indecipherable, it is often tempting not to bother and just pop to Hirome again.  Hirome is great, but sometimes you might want something a little more laid back and without the risk of being approached by a deeply emotional sake-addled onchan.  Well, here is one very rewarding option: Rinrin Suzu no ya.  It has a strange name, and it is in the Kochibeat’s favorite area of Kochi, Harimaya-cho!

It is a very new izakaya, just a few months old, so everything is very simple, stylish, clean and fresh.  The food is excellent, and one of the waitresses speaks English.  She will be more than happy to help you make your way through the menu.  All the fresh fish I tried was wonderful.  The katsuo tataki in particular was heavenly (and straw roasted in front of me!)

The name is an amalgam of the owner’s two daughter’s names but it also means the soothing sound of a small bell ringing.  And that is a good way to sum up this little eatery; a fine, gentle pleasure!


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Slow Down to the Good-Life Paced Atmosphere of Yururi

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Just near Yasube, the awesome gyoza place downtown, is another izakaya with a very different feel to it.

Yururi (ゆるり) means to slow down and take it easy. Stepping into the cozy, intimate space imbues the relaxed feeling of the Kochi surfer culture. The atmosphere, accompanied by the aroma of the delicious food being made right in front of you, might cause a temporal lack of desire to go back out to the real world.

If you like fish and vegetables, this is the izakaya for you. All of the ingredients are from Kochi, and the chef has some interesting variations on things.

For example, the last time I was there, we had fish and chips, but the fish was battered with a slice of avocado. Mind blowing stuff–give me more!

Vegetables are usually steamed, and the sashimi is as fresh as it comes, making this place great for the health conscious as well.

The menu is very difficult to read, handwritten kanji, but don’t let the deter you. One of the servers speaks pretty good English and can describe anything on the menu if you ask him.

Don’t go crazy on ordering because the price will rack up pretty quickly, but it is still in moderate range. If you’re going with a group of five or six who like to drink a lot as well, you can expect of 3000-4000 per.

Also, it’s not so big, so if you’re heading in with a group, call for reservations ahead of time.

Yururi. Relax. Eat. Drink. Talk. Refresh. It is a must in Kochi.

For more info, check here.

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Event from DJ Consortium, S.P.A.Z.M: Faith

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S.P.A.Z.M. are a group of DJ’s here in Kochi who have done a number of collaboration parties with DJ’s from outside the prefecture.

They are having an interesting looking event on Sat., May 28 that you should be sure to check out.

For a taste of what the music will be like, check out Human Elements blog.

In addition, it seems like some other interesting things will be going on at the event.  For example, live painting by a local artist (hygge), and animation dance.

It will be another all night (10 PM – 5 AM) chance to shake it with the fine people of Kochi.

You can even buy tickets in advance from the event homepage!

So go out, make some friends, dance some good music (DNB, house, dubstep) and practice your Japanese lip reading at Faith on May 28!

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location:  One Love

when:  may 28, 10 PM – 5 AM

moola: 1500 yen pre-sale / 2000 @ le door

SPECIAL GUEST：
DJ Velocity (HUMAN ELEMENTS/7Nine from TOKYO)
Key MC (Human Elements from Tokyo)
RESIDENT DJs： Mo’tzu, Higashikawa, Tsutusi, Fumiya Hijikata, Yam,
Culauti,ko-suke
HOST MC： Coffea
ADDITIONAL ACT：Kenko (Live paint/hygge),
はみだしサーブ(Animation dance), RISA(VJ), HINO(Lighting)


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DJ HARVEY @ OTAMAJAXY: MAY 5th

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It’s time to experience DJ Harvey!

Harvey, one of the greatest DJs in the world is coming to OUR TOWN!

He will be playing at Otamajaxy, the local Kochi club on 5th May. And it is going to be an awesome night!

More info about Harvey…

DJ HARVEY, was born in Cambridge, England.

Now he is living in LA & Hawaii. His greatest loves are music & surfing.

In 1991 Harvey started getting recognised as a serious DJ when kicked off his his own night“MOIST”at the Gardening Club in London.

After MOIST ended,Harvey began playing at London’s mega-club,Ministry of Sound,where he later became resident on both Friday and Saturday.

This resulted in the 1996 release of his mix album”Late Night Sessions”

He has remixed a bunch of famous artists from Jamiroquai to The Junior Boys with a bit of Brand New Heavies thrown in!

So, are you interested in DJ HARVEY, now!?

 

The Party in Kochi. May 5th…

Recently, there has been a lot of tough news in Japan, and and life really feels unfair…

But Harvey says he wants to come to Japan to help bring a little light. A little joy.

The dance floor DJ HARVEY creates is for everyone and anyone.

He spins house, electro, disco, techno… and all his music is a celebration of love, life, friendship and unity…

So, come to Otamajaxy on May 5th, and share the love. It is going to be a night to remember!

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THE DETAILS

PLACE: Otamajaxy (click for map!)

TIME: 10pm – 5am

PRICE: (Ticket) 3,500 yen with one drink included.

Tickets available from Abundance store in the city.

or email friendskochi@gmail.com

UPDATE… ONLY 30 Tickets left! Get yours quick!

Tel: 088-884-5015

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2011 Month of Club: Cross Over Club Event 03/26

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We all know when cherry , plum, and peach blossoms bloom, but if you were wondering when the People Blossoms bloom, it just so happens to be March, along with all the others!

You’ve probably seen our post for the Club Collaboration, Human Elements, but in case one all night club event isn’t enough for you in a month, there will be another on March 26.

Cross Over is the name of the event, and it will be kicking off at 20:00 on Saturday night.  If you’re game, the music and dancing will be going on until 5:00 the next morning.  From our experience at Musiq Lovers 2010, the prime time will probably be at about 2:00 a.m., when everyone in Kochi between the ages 18 and ‘never grow up’ will poor into the action.

The event is sponsored by the clubs Plus, One Love, and Love & Soul GET.  Take a look at the DJ’s and acts down below, and check the pictures for others for an idea of what will happen.

There will be, as these events have set as a standard, plenty of pole and belly dancing side action.

-Cross Over All Cast-

【SOUND from ONE LOVE】
UNITY-ONE
STREET VYBZ INTERNATIONAL

【House Dj’s from PLUS】
KASSAN
Nari-Hiro
Culauti

【DISCO Dj’s&Mc’s from GET】
BURA
TERA
MATSU
NOBORU
UCN

【D&B Dj】
TSUTSUI

【Hip Hop Dj’s】
KAZUKI
KEI
FUMI

【Dee Jey】
KLEAR

【Mc’s】
MPMC’S
TOMMY
MAKI a.k.a EURASIA
KUMI
COFFEA
90′s Brand

【SINGER’s】
TOMOKI
Lady Key

【DANCER’s】
BEET STREET
HIGHTH CREW
TOSA鶴

【Belly Dance】
Phumi
yumiko&aki

【POLE DANCE】
CHIAKI

【GRAFFITI WRITER】
SLEEPY

Details:

Location: 大劇ビル 2FL  (map below)
Date:  March 26-27
Time:  20:00 – 5:00
Homepage: Cross Over 2011

Cost:  2000 yen before, 3000 yen @the door


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Kochi Club Collaboration: Human Elements. March 12th

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No dancing in Kochi? Thank again friends of sweat. This spring, the music people of Kochi are making a concerted, hedonistic effort to get you on your feet!

On March 12th, all the best clubs in Kochi will be working together to bring you a full night of Drumnbass, Dub, Electro, funky vibes, dubstep, hip hop  and and most other genres in between.

One ticket (3,000 yen) will get you into…

  • Love Jamaican (dub, reggae, dnb)
  • Otamajaxy (electro, house)
  • One Love (dubstep, hiphop, jazzy)
  • Onzo (jazz, funk, jazzy dnb)
  • Plus Bar (house)
  • Freedom cafe (chill-out)

There are a bunch of guest Djs coming down from Tokyo.  Windbeat especially recommends…

DJ Makoto.  (playing at onzo at about 1:30 am)

His blend of sweet, jazzy dnb is not to be missed.  I saw him a few years ago in Osaka with LTJ bukem.  Awesome.  He has done work for the goodlooking record label and hospital records, London.  That is a good thing.

More info on makoto…

And the event website with line-ups for each club can be found here

It looks like it is going to be a top night throwing yourself around the various cramped, sweaty, smokey, noisy, dank dance floors in Kochi. Expect the tequilla to be passed to you. and don’t expect to have clean shoes in the morning. Getin.

Here’s a map!

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