SNACK: 3-line summary
- MUSIC CAFE will hold a beginner-friendly audio listening event in Tokyo’s Aoyama district on November 14.
- Bring one favorite track on CD, vinyl or smartphone for about five minutes of listening per person.
- Admission and coffee are free; apply by November 1 for 24 places, with two-person applications prioritized.
MUSIC CAFE, Japan Audio Society’s seventh bring-your-own-song listening event, takes place on November 14, 2026, in Tokyo’s Aoyama district. First-timers are welcome, with no specialist knowledge needed. Attendance and coffee are free, but you must apply in advance.
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Red Which short game soundtrack track would I bring to share with a friend? Picking just one could take me a while.
Nea I’d like to hear someone else’s favorite alongside my own. I wonder what makes that particular song special to them.
One favorite track in a relaxed café setting
The venue is an ordinary café, not a dedicated acoustic listening room. The idea is to enjoy familiar music with a friend, family member or partner, without turning the afternoon into a rigorous equipment comparison.
Bring your song on CD, vinyl or a smartphone. Each person gets one track lasting about five minutes, so everyone has a turn.
The setup includes KRIPTON KX-1X speakers, a SPEC RSA-BW7 integrated amplifier, a LUXMAN D-03R CD player and an Audio-Technica AT-LP8X turntable with an AT-PEQ30 phono stage.
Apply by November 1; pairs get priority
Applications run from October 21 to November 1 through the official MUSIC CAFE application form. There are 12 places per session, 24 in total.
Two-person applications receive priority, but solo applicants are welcome too. If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held after applying that priority; places are not first-come, first-served. Successful applicants will be notified around November 5 at their registered email address.
Saturday sessions, directions and what to bring
The event is on Saturday, November 14, 2026. All times below are Japan Standard Time (JST).
- First session: 12:00–14:00; reception opens at 11:30.
- Second session: 15:00–17:00; reception opens at 14:30.
The venue is NANA TEA & Tsustumi Aoyama flagship, 3-15-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, a three-minute walk from Omotesando Station’s A1 exit. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your session starts. You cannot enter before reception opens.
Clean records beforehand, and do not bring rare or expensive copies. Records with serious scratches, warping, dirt or mold cannot be played, nor can 78 rpm records. Smartphone playback may not be possible depending on the format and the state of the connected equipment.
Sources and checked date: 2026-10-22 (KST)
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