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Various Artists
Techno Kayō Vol. 1 - Japanese Techno Pop 1981 - 1989 (Compiled By Dubby & Antal)
Rush Hour
- Cat No.: RH-STORE JPN 13
- 2025-10-29
A compilation has been released featuring a collaboration between DJ DUBBY—who, after working as a buyer at Organic Music, launched the online record store Ondas and shook up the global reinterpretation of Japanese music—and Antal of Rush Hour. It takes you into the labyrinthine world of ’80s techno-pop.
Track List

A compilation of labyrinthine synth-pop hidden within Japanese techno-pop and kayōkyoku. From techno-kayō classics like Kuniko Yamada’s “Let’s Philosophize” and Kyoko Koizumi’s “Micro Wave”—both produced by Haruomi Hosono—to obscure tracks for die-hard fans. This collection captures the madness and uniqueness of Japan’s electronic music scene from ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)that era—a world that defies conventional understanding. Only those who are fully immersed in this scene should give it a listen. A meticulously crafted 2LP set, available in 45 RPM and with original obi strip. (Original Japanese text by Saito)