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Yamamoto Trio, Tsuyoshi: Midnight Sugar LP
This is the monumental first album by Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, who later became one of the two major artists on the TBM label along with Isao Suzuki. A groovy and heartwarming popular disc by the Japanese piano trio.

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto(p) / Isoo Fukui(b) / Te
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Yamamoto Trio, Tsuyoshi: Midnight Sugar LP
C$64.99
EM SAB: Crystallization LP
A beautiful album re-emerges from realms of mystery! The long- awaited vinyl reissue of a Japanese neoclassical/experimental/new age/electronic music classic, originally released in 1978. ”Crystallization” is a work of unwavering perfection, whose sparkle
SAB: Crystallization LP
C$44.99
Temporal Drift Les Rallizes Dénudés: YaneUra Sept. '80 LP
While Les Rallizes Dénudés’ YaneUra Oct. ‘80 (DRFT13) was being prepared for release, a mysterious tape was unearthed. Discovered amid the piles of recordings left behind by frontman Takashi Mizutani, the undated cassette contained no recording info, and
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Les Rallizes Dénudés: YaneUra Sept. '80 LP
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Lawson Takanaka, Masayoshi: ON Guitar LP
This is a guitar instrumental album released by Masayoshi Takanaka from Victor in 1978. It is one of the "PROFESSIONAL HIGH-TECHNIQUE SERIES" for instrument instruction following Tsugutoshi Goto's "On Bass" and Hiro Tsunoda's "On Drums". Yukihiro Takahash
Takanaka, Masayoshi: ON Guitar LP
C$74.99
Nippon Columbia Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Better Days Of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO LP
A selection of Sakamoto's works from his time on Nippon Columbia's Better Days label, including his debut album "Thousand Knives" and his session group "KYLYN" with Watanabe Kazumi, is released on vinyl for the first time in a 2LP format.

Original rele
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Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Better Days Of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO LP
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P-Vine Mibu, Kogawa: Mibu LP
From Tsugaru, the birthplace of Tomokawa Kazuki and Mikami Kan, comes Osorezan, Itako, Nebuta, Kesho Jizo... A super intense work left behind in 1978 by Kogawa Mibu, the Orpheus (mind) of Mutsu, who sings of the magical machinery that connects this world
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Mibu, Kogawa: Mibu LP
C$59.99
Victor Matsumoto, Hiroshi & Hideo Ichikawa Quartet: Megalopolis LP
The concept is "Tokyo." The megalopolis is transformed, and the performance is full of sharp sensitivity and creativity. A new dimension of Japanese jazz has been opened here.

"It doesn't matter if it doesn't sell, let's make a record that smells of cu
Matsumoto, Hiroshi & Hideo Ichikawa Quartet: Megalopolis LP
C$74.99
Victor Aran, Tomoko: Fuyuu Kuukan LP
The album " Fuyuukuukan ", which includes Aran Tomoko's "Midnight Pretenders", which has been a hot topic due to being sampled by The Weeknd, has been re-pressed on white vinyl!

Produced by Masatoshi Nishimura of FENCE OF DEFENSE, this is a novel work
Aran, Tomoko: Fuyuu Kuukan LP
C$89.99
Stones Throw Hosono, Haruomi: Tropical Dandy LP
Marking 50 years since its original release, Stones Throw Records’ reissue of Haruomi Hosono's 1975 album Tropical Dandy is the first edition of this record to be released outside of Japan. Tropical Dandy is the cult classic album that marked Hosono’s shi
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Hosono, Haruomi: Tropical Dandy LP
C$54.99
Metron Morioka, Yumiko & Takashi Kokubo: Gaiaphilia LP
Japanese artists Yumiko Morioka and Takashi Kokubo unite for Gaiaphilia, a journey through ambient soundscapes that seamlessly blends Morioka’s graceful piano compositions with Kokubo’s immersive field recordings and atmospheric synthesisers.

This coll
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Morioka, Yumiko & Takashi Kokubo: Gaiaphilia LP
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Time Capsule Various: TV, Anime & Manga New Age Soundtracks 1984-1993 LP
The percussive new age soundtracks of '80s and early '90s Japanese TV, anime and manga built alternative worlds and pushed boundaries in the process. When Japanese composer Yas-Kaz left Tokyo for Bali in the mid 1970s he had little idea of how influential
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Various: TV, Anime & Manga New Age Soundtracks 1984-1993 LP
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Victor Geinoh Yamashirogumi: Akira Remix LP
The globally influential animated film AKIRA, created by Katsuhiro Otomo, now has its soundtrack remixed and fully produced by Otomo himself in the vinyl release of AKIRA REMIX! Featuring remixes by Makoto Kubota (Les Rallizes Dénudés, Makoto Kubota & Sun
Geinoh Yamashirogumi: Akira Remix LP
C$129.99
180g Various: Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977 LP
At the start of the 60s, a new wave of gospel-influenced jazz started to emerge, with hits such as Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' "Moanin'" and Cannonball Adderley's "Work Song" epitomizing this evolution in the genre. The terms "soul jazz" and "funky
Various: Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977 LP
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Ambient Sans Sugaya, Masahiro: The Pocket of Fever LP
Masahiro Sugaya is a Japanese composer with a prolific career in music for film, television, and the performing arts. Renowned for crafting soundscapes that invite deep contemplation, his music blends synthesizers, field recordings, and traditional Japane
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Sugaya, Masahiro: The Pocket of Fever LP
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P-Vine Aoba, Ichiko / Jun Miyake / Tatsuhisa Yamamoto / Hitoshi Watanabe: Pneuma LP
Jun Miyake and Ichiko Aoba's live sessions held in Tokyo in November 2016 and the following February 2017, valuable recordings that had only been released in high-resolution format for distribution, will finally be released in vinyl format as well.The fir
Aoba, Ichiko / Jun Miyake / Tatsuhisa Yamamoto / Hitoshi Watanabe: Pneuma LP
C$84.99
Victor Miyazawa Quartet, Akira: Kiso LP
"Kiso," "Asama," "Hakuba," and "Hida" evoke the landscapes of Akira Miyazawa's past, as he intricately weaves his feelings and emotions into the music. This work represents one of the pinnacles of Miyazawa's artistry.

Released in 1970 as part of Victo
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Miyazawa Quartet, Akira: Kiso LP
C$79.99
Sony Japan Nakamura Group, Teruo: Unicorn LP
Originally released in 1973, this jazz funk album features Steve Grossman and a lineup of exceptional musicians, appealing not only to jazz fans but also gaining significant support from the Rare Groove and DJ generation worldwide.

Now reissued by the
Nakamura Group, Teruo: Unicorn LP
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Sony Japan Sugano Trio +1, Kunihiko: Love is a Many Splendored Thing LP
Originally released in 1974, this album features Kunihiko Sugano, often referred to as a piano magician, who is the sole leader remaining in TBM following the 5 DAYS IN JAZZ concert recordings sponsored by TBM. Echoes of Erroll Garner's "Genius KUNI" can
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Sugano Trio +1, Kunihiko: Love is a Many Splendored Thing LP
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Sony Japan Suzuki Quartet +1, Isao: Blue City LP
Originally released in 1974, this is Isao Suzuki's second album, following his acclaimed debut, "Brow Up," which introduced him to the jazz world. The album features exquisite interplay with Kazumi Wataabe, showcasing a unique musical synergy that makes i
Suzuki Quartet +1, Isao: Blue City LP
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Great Tracks Various: Rebirth of "TBM" The Japanese Deep Jazz
Three Blind Mice revitalized the Japanese jazz scene during the 1970s and 1980s. Its initial mission was to proactively produce albums of new musicians. Another goal was to expand its fan base, which was done by releasing albums of famous musicians. Throu
Various: Rebirth of "TBM" The Japanese Deep Jazz
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Victor Yamashita Yosuke Trio / Ohno Yuji Trio / Oki Itaru Trio / Kasai Kumiko: Trio By Trio + 1 LP
Yosuke Yamashita, Itaru Oki, Yuji Ohno, and Kimiko Kasai. An astonishing jazz workshop with a never-before-seen encounter. Japanese jazz was so sharp and original.

Yosuke Yamashita Trio, Itaru Oki Trio, Yuji Ohno Trio, and Kimiko Kasai. Three trios and
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Yamashita Yosuke Trio / Ohno Yuji Trio / Oki Itaru Trio / Kasai Kumiko: Trio By Trio + 1 LP
C$104.99
Victory Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Pier & Loft LP
Self-released on cassette in 1983, Hiroshi Yoshimura’s Pier & Loft is a contemporary ambient holy grail, gaining a cult status decade after decade. On this album he brought his environmental music in different areas. Yoshimura had a class on its own, far
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Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Pier & Loft LP
C$39.99
Victory Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Air In Resort LP
Hiroshi Yoshimura was commissioned in 1984 by Japanese multi-national personal care company Shiseido to create something that might be entirely out of his own wheelhouse: music that could complement a fragrance. Mixing bird song and sea sound with environ
Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Air In Resort LP
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Magical Power Mako: s/t LP
One of the most iconic figures in the Japanese alternative rock scene ever! Originally released in 1973, this was Magical Power Maco's highly visionary debut album. An eccentric mix of psyche, folk, kraut elements wisely filtered with Oriental sensibility
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Magical Power Mako: s/t LP
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