LONG WEEKEND with KENJI TAKIMI
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Monday February 23, 2026
- Ace Hotel Kyoto | Ace Hotel Kyoto
- 245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto
- Free
KENJI TAKIMI (Crue-L/Being Borings)
Kenji Takimi has been an important and prolific underground figure in Japan for decades, and one of the true pioneers of the left field House/Dance music worldwide as a DJ as well as a producer. Kenji’s DJ style is characterised by unmistakable romantic, spacey, and eclectic selection from his famously extensive record collection. His label Crue-L Records has been at the forefront of Japanese alternative music since its inception 30 years ago. From his remixes of Cornelius,Hiroshi Fujiwara,Nina Kraviz,Sebastien Tellier, Cut Copy, Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music),Dimitri From Paris, Boris and countless more, to his studio work with dance favourites Theo Parrish, DJ Harvey and many more.
Upcoming events at Ace Hotel Kyoto
TACO TUESDAY at PIOPIKO
Indulge in five different tacos for just ¥600 all while listening to the Latin music played by DJ E.P. Daisuke from 7 pm. 19時からDJ E.P. Daisukeが流すラテン音楽を聴きながら、￥600の5種類のタコスをお楽しみください。 E.P Daisuke In 1989, EP Daisuke began his DJ career in Osaka alongside techno DJ Fumiya Tanaka. While Tanaka delved into techno music, EP Daisuke leaned towards roots music. Under the mentorship of DJ Kayano, who organized “BLUES NIGHT,” EP Daisuke honed his skills as a blues DJ. Alongside DJ Junia, he co-hosted the…
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RECORD SHOP rare groove Special DJ Showcase : Ryu at Ace Hotel Kyoto
Ryu Born in 1995, Tokyo. Ryu is a DJ and event organizer. He began his career in Kagoshima and is now active in Tokyo and Osaka, performing regularly at various DJ bars and clubs. He describes his love for 70s-80s music with DJ, and his style is centered around Balearic/Nu Disco, with a wide-ranging repertoire. Since 2023, Ryu has expanded his reach, performing in several Asian countries, including Indonesia, China, South Korea, and the Philippines. Through his own organized events,…
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