Giới Thiệu

Moved to Tokyo in my 20s to make it in a band. Based at Mandala (a live house) in Kichijoji, I also played at UZU in Fussa. Life pulled me away from bands for a while, but I ended up managing an indie record shop in Harajuku — I just couldn't stay away from music.

In my 50s, the thrill of playing in a band came calling again. I answered every "members wanted" ad I could find. Met a lot of people, said goodbye to many. "It's always been the same. There's nothing more fun than a band." — That belief hasn't changed.

Now I run membo.info — a member recruitment service built by someone who's been searching for bandmates his entire life. So that foreigners in Japan can find band members, theater troupes, and activity groups. Even if they don't speak Japanese.

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Những Nơi Đáng Nhớ

Kichijoji Mandala — My base in my 20s. A place where musicians of all genres gathered. Where I learned that everyone is equal before music.

Shimokitazawa GARAGE — A live house and studio run by my close friend Shinji Watanabe. Opened in 1994, visited by roughly 1 million people over 28 years. Bands like Base Ball Bear, ACIDMAN, and Remioromen got their start here. Closed on December 31, 2021 due to COVID's impact. Watanabe-san has since passed away. "He truly ran the place for the musicians. There are many studios like that in Japan."

Bài Viết

• The Complete Guide to Finding Band Members in Japan (2026)
  Online and offline methods, plus cultural advice for international musicians
• 10 Best Live Houses in Tokyo for International Musicians
  Hand-picked venues open to international artists, including the legendary Mandala
• How to Rent a Practice Studio in Japan
  Costs, booking, etiquette — with memories of Shimokitazawa GARAGE

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