A Guide to Jazz in Japan

Whether you’re visiting Japan, living there, armchair traveling, or just love jazz, this guide points you toward the best of Japan’s vibrant jazz scene. With reviews of over 40+ clubs and 200+ musicians, this indispensable guide lets you know where to go, who to hear, and where to shop, jam, and hang out.

With bonus essays on Japan’s unique jazz history, culture, and community, A Guide to Jazz in Japan helps you explore and understand one of the largest and most vibrant jazz scenes in the world. From hip backstreet clubs to talented musicians, the practical information and informed suggestions help make your trip—or your life—in Japan more interesting, fun, informed—and jazzier.

© 2025 Michael Pronko (E-bog): 9781942410362

Release date

E-bog: 30. april 2025