Japan's first octogenarian DJ can spin a mean beat. 82-year-old Sumiko Iwamuro, who goes by "DJ Sumirock," is a monthly fixture at DecabarZ, a club in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo. SEE ALSO: ...

For performers and punters alike, Tokyo has a rare combination of quantity and quality when it comes to live music venues. Great sound? Attentive crowds? Finished in time to catch the last train home?

If you think you've got frequent flier miles, DJ and electronic music producer Steve Aoki has you beat. He averages more than 200 concerts in a year, sometimes two a day, spanning more than 40 ...

In recent years, several new hotels and hostels have incorporated music into their offerings, inviting DJs to spin the decks and opening their doors to the public. Avoid the crowds at the more ...

DJ Premier is unveiling his new live band in Osaka and Tokyo for six shows (Jan 28, 30 & 31). The shows are with Billboard Live. Premo and his band (a five piece accompaniment featuring drummer, bass ...

But the juggling of long days and frenzied nights isn’t even Iwamuo’s most inspiring feat. She’s also 82 years old. Japan is known for its ageing demographic, with people aged 65 and above accounting ...