The Maestros of the Mix: Legendary DJs Take the Stage
The event promises an authentic journey back in time with a star-studded lineup of DJs who once graced the turntables of the legendary Juliana’s Tokyo, a disco synonymous with Japan’s bubble economy. These maestros include:
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JOHN ROBINSON: A prominent DJ since the early 1990s, John Robinson was a main DJ at Juliana’s Tokyo and later a resident DJ at Velfarre. His career spans house, techno, and trance, with recent appearances on NHK and Fuji TV. He continues to hold regular parties in the US and Philippines, and performs at events like “PLANET LOVE” and “agefarre.”
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DJ PASSION: Kicking off his DJ and music production career in 1982 in Shinjuku, DJ PASSION brought his talents to Juliana’s Tokyo and international stages in China and the US. He is also known as the Sound Producer for Genius Tokyo and has composed/remixed for artists such as Yuna Ito and Megumi Hayashibara.
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DJ GUN: A member of the renowned REMIX group M.I.D MASTER MIX PROJECT, DJ GUN produced numerous non-stop mix CDs and FM/TV programs. He was also a DJ at Juliana’s Tokyo, producing its CDs, and has released many tracks under the artist name Master Gun. Today, he is a versatile VDJ, radio personality, music producer, and video editor.
Alongside these legendary DJs, the night will feature dynamic performances by dancers AKI, HARU, Latte, NANAKO, and drag queens クリトリア・ジョロー and マラージュ, ensuring a spectacle of sights and sounds.
Experience the Atmosphere
The venue, The Grand Tokyo, is designed for immersive entertainment. With its large LED vision stage, it creates an electrifying backdrop for the night’s festivities. Attendees can enjoy the live experience with food and drinks, feeling the beat and witnessing the performances up close. The adjacent 4th-floor Grand Cafe Lounge offers a more relaxed, yet equally engaging, perspective of the 3rd-floor stage.
Whether one lived through the disco era or is discovering its magic for the first time, “Shimbashi Bodycon Night Vol.3” offers an irresistible invitation to dance, celebrate, and revel in the joyous spirit of a bygone era. As the event poster declares, it’s a call to everyone, regardless of generation, to enjoy the “Shimbashi Hanakin Night” to the fullest.
Event Details and Venue Information
Date & Time: April 17, 2026 (Friday) / Start 18:00 – End 23:30
Venue: Shinbashi Gran Hammer / 3F The Grand Tokyo
Admission (includes 1 drink):
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Men: ¥4,000
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Women: ¥3,000
Various seating options, including VIP box seats and hall seats, are available. For detailed information and reservations, please visit the official booking site:
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/the-grandtokyo/reserve?menu_items=69a6e50e8e7c8b19d63e85a8
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Gran Hammer, a nine-floor food entertainment leisure building, opened in November 2024, offering diverse experiences across five concept areas: Yokocho (alley), Entertainment, Hospitality, Leisure & Relaxation, and Japanese Culture. “The Grand Tokyo” is its entertainment centerpiece, promising unique live experiences. The building’s exterior, especially at night, is a landmark in Shimbashi, drawing visitors with its vibrant lights and diverse offerings.
Official Links for Gran Hammer:
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Website: https://grandhammer.jp/
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X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GH_GrandHammer
This event embodies a growing trend in Japan: a nostalgic embrace of past cultural phenomena. For global enthusiasts of Japanese lifestyle and fashion, events like “Shimbashi Bodycon Night Vol.3” offer a rare glimpse into a distinct, flamboyant chapter of Tokyo’s urban history, showcasing how “kawaii” culture, in its broader sense, can also encompass the daring and the dazzling. It highlights a dynamic cultural landscape where tradition and retro-modern trends coexist and thrive, inviting international audiences to explore beyond conventional perceptions of Japanese aesthetics.
