Chinbantei Goraku Shisho is a revered figure in Japan’s DJ scene, known for unearthing the most bizarre, rare, and wonderfully strange Japanese records that no one else seems to find. His performances are a whirlwind of beat-matched mixes, creating a chaotic yet mesmerizing experience that demands your attention. With a deep knowledge of Japanese vinyl culture, he has contributed to numerous disc guides, magazines, and radio shows, earning invitations to perform at festivals and events across the country.
His stage name, Chinbantei Goraku Shisho, is a playful homage to the traditional Japanese “Rakugo” monologues, with “Goraku” meaning entertainment and “Chinban” referring to strange or rare records. This clever nod to Japan's comedic and entertainment heritage hints at the quirky, distinctly Japanese style of his performances, which blend the old with the new in an unforgettable way.
For this show, Chinbantei Goraku Shisho dives deep into his collection, mixing rare—and often hilarious—Japanese Latin, tropical, and reggae records, in a style that only he can deliver.
Time Capsule Takeover: Chinbantei Goraku Shisho
1.Yoshida Ginmi - Stand By Me［Kitty Record］ 2. Kobayashi Izumi - Cray Love ［Kitty Record］ 3.Bread&Butter - I Just Called To Say I Love You［FUN HOUSE Inc.］ 4. Okazaki Yuki - Jamaican Affair［WARNER PIONEER］ 5.Teresa Noda - Tropical Love [For Life] 6. Slowly - I Like It［Flower Records］ 7.KUWATA BAND - MERRY X'MAS IN SUMMER［VICTOR］ 8. Nagayama Yoko - Englishman in New York［VICTOR］ 9.Taneura Masao - Kansai people in Tokyo［DREAMUSIC］ 10.BORO - Red Shoes ［VICTOR］ 11. Toshikatsu Uchiumi - Regge Regge Tengoku［PHILIPS］ 12. Hosono Haruomi - hukuhauti onihasoto［King Record］ 13. Hosono Haruomi - Peking Duck［CROWN RECORD］ 14.Yamazaki Hiroaki - Japanese Rumba ［VIVID RECORD］ 15. Sadistic Mika Band - Mada Mada S umba［Toshiba EMI］ 16.Super Pumpkin - Moon Dance at Seaside［King Record］ 17. Kobayashi Izumi - My Beach Samba ［CBS Sony］ 18. Koshi Miharu - Chaldea No Umi［RCA］ 19.Yono - Bamboleo［TEICHIKU］ 20. Hiroishi Yoshiroh - Djobi D joba［King Record］ 21.ORQUESTA246 - kanasiki Serenata ［Nippon Columbia］ 22.Eliana - zyōnetuno Serenata ［Nippon Columbia］ 23. La Orquesta de la Luz - I am a piano［Sony］