northern soul japan

[davenjane]

hi dave here i am just enquiering as to whether anyn one has any info on northern soul in japan.

would like to know as we are going there in may and would like to go a soul night there.  thanks dave

[Lionelonthevinyl]

There was definitely something on here that was printed in the independent from memory. Might give you some leads...looked a vibrant scene!! Good luck and enjoy your trip....Rob

[Zoomsoulblue]

 

[davenjane]

yes ive seen that one but was from quite a few years back but thanks rob

[davenjane]

might have got somethin there zoom with the night fox club, just messaged them and they text back allready. 

[Amsterdam Russ]

Don't know if he's still a member on here, but Dave Flynn is your man. If not here, he certainly was on Facebook.

[Lionelonthevinyl]

4 minutes ago, davenjane said:

might have got somethin there zoom with the night fox club, just messaged them and they text back allready. 

There's a  Brit who now resides in Japan that's  a big collector (or was)....can't for the life of me remember his name!! Someone will!! Would be certainly known, involved in things me thinks....Rob

[Amsterdam Russ]

14 minutes ago, Lionelonthevinyl said:

There's a  Brit who now resides in Japan that's  a big collector (or was)....can't for the life of me remember his name!! Someone will!! Would be certainly known, involved in things me thinks....Rob

You could always read the post before this one! 

[Rare Toones]

4 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

You could always read the post before this one! 

His name is David Flynn, goes under the name of Anoraks Corner, you'll find him on Facebook.Used to live & DJ in London at Notradame,Dome etc.A terrific guy and knows the Jap scene inside out. Hit him up, I'm sure he'll give you the load down. Have fun.

[davenjane]

thanks everyone for your help . KTF

[Mike]

11 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Don't know if he's still a member on here, but Dave Flynn is your man. If not here, he certainly was on Facebook.

yep he's still a member and still active

will tag so that he gets a notifcation of this mention/topic

@Anoraks Corner

[Andybellwood]

And few years old but provides an insight . Keb Darge should also be able to give some pointers.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/asia/japan-northern-soul-music-kobe-club-night-nude-restaurant-o-jays-never-forget-you-gonna-be-a-big-thing-yum-yums-a7990431.html?amp

 

[davenjane]

well thanks again every one, got in touch with him on face book.

[Lionelonthevinyl]

22 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

You could always read the post before this one! 

to be fair that name didn't ring a bell....but fair point, I'm an idiot sometimes!!!....Rob

[PabloWinchester]

Nude Restaurant in Kobe runs once a month. David Flynn often plays at it, so as stated, he's your man. Keb too.

Their blog is here (in Japanese) but it's regularly updated. 

https://ameblo.jp/nuderestaurant/ 

You can find them on Facebook too. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051852406513

 

[davenjane]

thanks pablo 

[Mark W]

Be interested to hear if you find anything happening. I’ll be in Tokyo for latter part of May so appreciate if you can keep this thread updated with any nights there as would certainly take a look. 
 

Nude Restaurant looks the business, be great if any similar venues in Tokyo 

[Zoomsoulblue]

When in Japan, you’ve found the NS night, got a drink need a quick pick up - ask the dj who’s knocking out the “shabu”

[Mark W]

2 hours ago, Zoomsoulblue said:

When in Japan, you’ve found the NS night, got a drink need a quick pick up - ask the dj who’s knocking out the “shabu”

Sounds interesting , one for the phrase book

[Mark W]

Just had a  Messenger response from this club who’ve got a night on 14th May, before I arrive but may fit your agenda

[davenjane]

hi mark , yes had a message about that one, but we booked a tea ceremony in kyoto at 2pm not sure if we can get back in time for it

[davenjane]

sure will mark.. ktf

[Mark W]

Got an update through from Nude Restaurant for this one. Checking out the travel options now as I’ll be in Tokyo that weekend so planning to head over to Kobe for the night. Perfect timing!

[davenjane]

right sorry for the delay,   we went to japan in may, went to the nigt fox club in shabuya on the sunday night and o my god what a welcome. went up to room in a lift and the lift doors opened up in the room where the soul night was booming. the room was a bit small but was made up in inthusiasm . the music was very good and the organisor toshio was very welcoming, took some embroidered badges to pass round (very glad to get them). although they still smoke in bars and resturants came out smelling of ciggys took us back a long way. planning to go back japan again and will definatley go to the night fox club again.