[For Beginners] Masterpieces of Japanese Techno: A roundup of essential albums you should listen to at least once

As a quintessential form of club music, techno has continued to be loved across generations.

From the late 1980s to the 1990s, it underwent a unique evolution in Japan, building a music scene that attracted attention from around the world.

Centered in Tokyo, techno culture spread through clubs and rave parties, capturing the hearts of young people and eventually giving rise to a distinctly Japanese techno sound with its own musical identity and worldview.

In this article, we introduce a number of historic masterpieces that have colored Japan’s techno scene.

Experience the innovative sounds that paved the way for new eras.