Japan's Hidden Listening Bars: SHeLTeR | Resident Advisor x Asahi Super Dry

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Yoshio Nojima has been refining the soundsystem at SHeLTeR, an audiophile venue on the quiet outskirts of Tokyo, for 30 years. It's a never-ending quest in the pursuit of one humble goal: to share special musical experiences with friends.
Produced by Resident Advisor in partnership with Asahi Super Dry Beer.
[Series] Japan's hidden listening bars
We are exploring Japan's rich culture of listening bars and audiophile venues. It's a culture rooted in the joy of discovering music, and listening to that music in the best possible environment-that means precision-made speakers, amps, turntables and mixers. Tucked away in basements, back-alleys and high-rise buildings, these bars come in different shapes and sizes, but they are united by their pursuit of quality, with owners endlessly fine-tuning their audio setups to create an enriching experience for anyone who visits. These are wonderful settings for people to share their love of music, serving as a "third place"-somewhere to unwind in between their time at work and home. Though they're the result of long-standing traditions, listening bars offer a glimpse into progressive Japan, one of the world's most vibrant places for music discovery.
Read the full feature on RA:
ra.co/listeningbars
Credits:
Director - Sam King
Director of Photography - James Latimer
Additional Cinematography - Hans Bobànovits
Executive Producers - Kate Mullins, Laura Akam, Patrick Nation, Aaron Coultate
Producers - Tomoko Naoshima, Midori Hayakawa
Camera Assistants - Anthony Rilocapro, Kai Mariella
Sound - Steven Lefever, Paul Doroshevich
Editors - Thomas Beswick, Sam King
Translation - Robert Zetzsche
Colourist - Adam Clarke
Dubbing Mixer - Guy Clarke
Music in order of appearance:
7FO - Moment (Metron Records)
Synth Sisters - Sunrise Guide Us (17853 Records)
Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased)
Miyako Koda - Io (Chee Shimizu re-edit) (17853 Records)
Version Brothers - Untitled (Unreleased)
Miyako Koda - Sleep In Peace (In the Shadow remix) (17853 Records)
Synth Sisters - Silver Dust (17853 Records)

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@MrBorisbug 4 года назад

what makes Japanese people interesting is they are "students" of whatever interests them, not just having a general knowledge, they really study and know the material

@CarrotConsumer 4 года назад

Yeah, the Japanese are literally the only people that do that and no one else.

@erichdoerr6247 3 года назад

Very well said

@Conn30Mtenor 3 года назад

They go all in.

@giraffejuice 3 года назад

@@Conn30Mtenor I feel that's the best way to describe it.

@DMVHouseRadioOne 3 года назад

I love everything about Japan including my Wife! We may move back there in a few more years. Okinawa!

@TheInstitution 5 лет назад

It looks like a venue set in Cowboy Bebop's universe. 🚀

@W0LF2612 5 лет назад

exactly.

@jt3013 4 года назад

Uch, yes. The feels

@darkangel67 5 лет назад

I'm living also in the same city right now (Hachioji)...can even see where my apartment at 5:12...never knew there's a like that here...maybe i could go and check it out sometime

@garrettk7166 5 лет назад

Please do. This is intriguing. I don't live in Japan, and thus have no way to visit. Would love to hear what it's like

@daviddiaz872 5 лет назад

no brainer

@inef85 5 лет назад

report back!!

@ZoidZoidZoidberg 5 лет назад

You must!

@Dr_Lucozade 5 лет назад

Yeah! I used to live there in 2016/17!

@Merlock100 3 года назад

Does anybody know the song at 3:14? I know it's supposed to be "Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased)" acording to the music list, but I can't find it anywhere whether I look on youtube, spotify, soundcloud or try to shazam it.

@Afterhand Год назад

We know why we're here

@theNickRYG 5 лет назад

I think i just found what i want to do for a living. Eventually.

@ricktroutman5059 5 лет назад

Nick You yes

@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx 4 года назад

We got 3 of us so far, lets make a union

@mihaicalincosariu 4 года назад

Four

@abeautifulcity3301 4 года назад

Do what?

@HaseooPoE 4 года назад

@djgizmoe 5 лет назад

Reminds me why I miss living in Japan. For some, there's a real pride in dedication to the details of an artistic aesthetic, whether it be traditional or modern.

@anodyne57 5 лет назад

And then there's the expensive drinks that automatically accompany the experience, but it pays the rent, and the dj probably...

@Morphinos 4 года назад

anodyne57 thats what i was constantly thinking. Those drinks must cost some dough

@djstatyk1540 4 года назад

And the car culture😍

@alexcarter8807 4 года назад

I was thinking this today. In the US when people had factory jobs, they hated them. It was considered insulting, below your true potential etc. But if you dedicate yourself to doing even a simple job well, then it is something to take great pride in. I like to think whoever made, for instance, my Pilot mechanical pencil, took great pride in making it so well. Or my Iwatani stove I like so much.

@CarrotConsumer 4 года назад

@@alexcarter8807 Pride doesn't stop something from being monotonous. No one takes pride in creating mechanical pencils.

@BulletWhizza 5 лет назад

Great cinematography and an especially great soundtrack. That really elevated the video for me. Amazing work RA!

@Rubmaster 4 года назад

This needs to grow. More Bars like this please!

@DJDanceClassic 4 года назад

yes, I want one that plays underground dance music from 1980-1986 , you know the best dance music before house music fucked it all up

@Hoopla10 4 года назад

I don't know, maybe you could start one.

@isaactorres5908 3 года назад

@@DJDanceClassic OG house is fire🔥

@chalexen2862 Год назад

"Bocchi the Rock" brought me here. I guess I was expecting too much from the bar to somewhat look like its counterpart "Starry." Still. Good music is good music.

@judeylanan2320 Год назад

It isn't the same location actually, the bar that starry is based off of, "Shelter", is based in Shimokitazawa, the interior is the exact same as it is in the anime, you can find photos on google if you look up "Shimokitazawa shelter"

@chalexen2862 Год назад

@@judeylanan2320 Oh wow I didn't know there are more than one Shelters in Japan. Thank you very much.

@mr.nemesis6442 Год назад

Starry is based on this bar. I think the anime is free advertising for this bar, bet it got real busy after the anime got popular.

@danzena4059 5 лет назад

I've been here! This place is right on and groovy! It may come off as pretentious to some but its also a place where people really care about the music. No annoying drunk, bros and hoes screaming to repetitive top 40 bullshit at some run of the mill "Irish Pub" or "Crazy Loco Tequilla" spots you see the world over nowadays. Its a place where people really come for the music, to have their drink, chill, share their love for the songs that are playing or where you'll discover new tunes that'll stick with you. And the people actually have great conversations about music! Definitely groovy people here but its definitely for a more chill, mature crowd.

@fritz3802 5 лет назад

Dan Zena where? I can’t find it online anywhere ... in Tokyo now

@danzena4059 5 лет назад

@@fritz3802 You have to take the the train to Hachioji. It's deep in Tokyo, not in the main wards of Tokyo. I think it's the Chuo Line if I can remember. And when you get off at Hachioji, you have to walk a little bit. It's in a quiet area.

@fritz3802 5 лет назад

Dan Zena ah ok... there must be a location online somewhere just can’t find it..

@danzena4059 5 лет назад

@@fritz3802 www.at-shelter.com/ Check this out

@kaerustation 5 лет назад

I've always had dream of a place like that in my town..

@enricodragoni 5 лет назад

go kalt :V

@bobdigitally 5 лет назад

Make it so

@os_oz 5 лет назад

you and me both my friend, you and me both.

@cherrybansx7398 5 лет назад

still nothing cool in my hometown

@vxncnt 5 лет назад

@@bobdigitally if it was that easy lmao

@yuunashiki 5 лет назад

I really like Japanese bars, they are somewhat similar to Melbourne bars. Though they have very unique DJs, rare drinks, & nice equipments compare to here. This makes me miss PROVO, a bar & nightclub in Sapporo. DJs from different cities came to play with their own styles. Music is different with each DJ, experiemental, can be from indie to upbeat, but ultimately they sound good, easy to chill. When I was there in April, The Sun is already up at 4am, but DJ still going. and we chilled together till 8am. Went back to hotel, an hr later the DJs called me to come join them to an onsen. We rented a car, got there, chat and whined about how sleepy we are, then back home, sushi train with them later that night. Ended our night at SappoLodge, & at PROVO again. Since it's Monday, no event so no one were there but me, the DJs, and the bartender on one table. Then they took turn DJed some soft indie beats. Back to Tokyo, then Melbourne next day. Had a great time. Recommend people who are into audio to check out bars that have DJs visit often, or have good sound system.

@abbotsful 4 года назад

oh Yuuna, I miss PROVO too! Ryuta, taka and Emi and everyone, so nice. I hope you get to Precious Hall up the road near Odori park one day if you haven't yet. It is the best sound space I have ever been to, really lovingly crafted, their tagline is 'music brings us all together'. Sappo lodge is cool too

@mfn1563 Год назад

Do they actually make money?

@randomdude7384 5 лет назад

The type of place I'd love to spend my life in

@Lawrence-L 5 лет назад

Same dude !

@jareknowak8712 5 лет назад

@randomdude7384 5 лет назад

@@Lawrence-L Deadass there are mad places like this one out there in Tokyo, hope they cover them as well

@randomdude7384 5 лет назад

@@Lawrence-L The son Chee Shimizu is the dude, I've been buying records from him for over 5 years, most def the type of dude everybody should fw

@Lawrence-L 5 лет назад

@@randomdude7384 I'll check this out for sure, would you also have some links to share ? Thanks.

@eddiehousemusic 5 лет назад

Beautiful. Reminds me of the Loft in NY, David Mancuso style.

@antoin1888 4 года назад

It's weird though that this isn't more of a thing. It's such a simple idea

@garrettchef 4 года назад

In my opinion, the Japanese culture is 50 years ahead of ours. We are all caught up in this rat race that destroys our soul and they are finding the beauty in the simplicity of life, Sushi, bonsai , tai chi, gardens etc.

@rgrtnyjjc 4 года назад

Garrett Schendowich I think the Japanese are very much caught up in the rat race, it’s well known that many people put in large amounts of overtime and 70 or 80 hour work weeks are not uncommon. It has been recognised that people have died from overwork to the point that there is even word in Japanese language which refers to this: Karōshi

@CarrotConsumer 4 года назад

Japan is infamous for its "salary man" culture that leads many to suicide.

@nobordersnoflags9905 5 лет назад

It is crazy to me to me that anyone could dislike this.

@scrums4748 5 лет назад

Most dislikes are by mistake

@kenneththompson8933 4 года назад

People who don't know how to "listen" to music.

@paulf.5261 4 года назад

Looks like the Tea ceremony has evolved🤷‍♂️ I like it 🙂🙏

@Moskalus 5 лет назад

Never been to Japan, but they have this kind of bar in Seoul too, called Sloth Incheon. Dope place!

@TreyPrankz 5 лет назад

WORD?

@vitorrompante4564 5 лет назад

What about the track at 3:29 @moskalus? Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased)? i heard that one before whos that guy?!

@randomdude7384 5 лет назад

The Illest place sound-wise is the legendary Precious Hall in Sapporo, where David Mancuso used to play and where the very first Japanese The Loft party took place

@danielwilson2221 5 лет назад

Reading the comments looking for a precious hall reference.

@randomdude7384 5 лет назад

@@danielwilson2221 not sure the owner would be down to make a vid bout that place, it's the epitome of underground

@ricktroutman5059 5 лет назад

Wow! Yes! Look at these comments. Shelter should do audio/video broadcasts of listening sessions.

@michaelserrano9334 5 лет назад

Love this content, RA. Thank you. Gonna need to listen to Version Brothers’ music when it’s released!

@wonjaehwang7670 5 лет назад

song at 3:30?

@DonkelOnkel 4 года назад

Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased) i was unable to find it online, please tell me if you do so..

@ubacow7109 4 года назад

An audiophiles dream hangout spot

@DJMARINKOx 4 года назад

This is a concept I've been actively working towards in Niagara Falls and Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada. I am working with Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel, Stratus Vineyards and SRC Vinyl/Limited Distillery. If you're in the area, look me up, cheers!

@MutleeIsTheAntiGod 4 года назад

What should people search for?

@HammyHavoc Год назад

Any further info?

@LaurianGridinoc 5 лет назад

I'm going to try to find this place next time in Tokyo, hmmm, I guess in December

@Drdoombrain 5 лет назад

Just back from tokyo, would have been cool to go here.

@djhaloeight 4 года назад

Technics 1200s in the booth! Can’t mess with a classic.

@boot2themoon 4 года назад

A dream I’ve always had. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

@eternapesadilla2355 4 года назад

So... its a bar. where talking is rude.

@crashone 5 лет назад

where i can get some version brothers music?!?!?!

@dudlowdouglas2893 5 лет назад

A wonderful documentary about an important cultural development!

@aybee63 5 лет назад

Track from 3:16 anyone????

@Lawrence-L 5 лет назад

Well, now I know where is my next destination

@selfactualizer2099 4 года назад

The hidden final level for musicians

@suncity22001 5 лет назад

blessed are we that have discovered the delights of electronic music. i love bleep and boomkat shopping sprees.

@baconology3065 5 лет назад

I hope next time I find a listening shelter, that I meet you there.

@faunaflage 5 лет назад

3:29 : What is this track?

@Hadrexus 5 лет назад

It seems to be "Moss - Coincidence" but it says it's an unreleased track, I personally couldn't find it anywhere. It's really pleasant, I wish it was on youtube

@bobtheman1 5 лет назад

I was wondering the same thing.

@DonkelOnkel 4 года назад

i guess it is Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased), you can not really find it anywhere online.. very sad

@aldoileanumeliber 3 года назад

@@Hadrexus is this still unreleased?

@TheGorgorothSpire 4 года назад

I've always wanted something like this. Unfortunately, I feel like it's harder to implement in the U.S. because our culture's bars emphasize sports and drinking and wings. We don't give each other or ourselves a chance to wind down and catch our breath.

@Gaba_Ghoul Год назад

Boccher

@Sylvainization 5 лет назад

I like this place.... Congrédulations... :-) How can you keep it alive... $$$ ?

@tanganthony4113 5 лет назад

Yo please release those unreleased tracks asap! Great documentary!

@pryere 5 лет назад

I am looking forward to my pilgrimage to this magical place.

@BeezVideoz 5 лет назад

If you're ever in Baltimore USA, check out Idle Hour

@husnainanwaar1992 5 лет назад

The sound of life can only be produced by life it self...

@djdedan 4 года назад

Strictly rotary mixers none of that pioneer shit... how standards have fallen. Looks like they are using 1200s, i would've went with something belt driven (Thorens?). Direct drive tables (like 1200s) offers a bit of feedback since the motor is right under the needle...

@delukxy 7 месяцев назад

Everywhere you go people want to hide themselves in noisy bars and clubs. Here they can discover themselves by being quiet, and sharing thoughts with other like minded souls. Economics means that these Japanese Jazz bars are usually tucked away in low rent districts. That in a lot of ways adds to their attractiveness. The till isn't very full at the end of the day but the clientele can usually afford a few extra Yen on the bill. SHeLTeR is very cool.

@wonjaehwang7670 5 лет назад

anyone have access to these songs?

@clovisferrojr7646 5 лет назад

00:40 Mestre Suassuna - Capoeira Cordao de Ouro!!! Escutava esse disco quando era muleque e aprendo capoeira ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zW2UAbIJUus.html

@EGlideKid 4 года назад

Very mellow. Details are important and there is beauty in them. Everything is done precisely and with great care and thought. I think I would like Japan very much. Arigato.

@ryoichiwatanabe648 4 года назад

Feel sorry for the japanese, the law is really strict on marijuana

@reptilespantoso 5 лет назад

wonderful :-) I'm happy to know this exists.

@Innocence44 4 года назад

10:25 so where are these beautiful, lush drones from??? Anyone?

@mrvalenz7990 5 лет назад

This is the place I always wanted. A place where they play variety of music. 🎧🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻📻

@DeathofaShade 5 лет назад

It's weird how it is always so hard to find.

@mrvalenz7990 5 лет назад

yeah but the hard ones are the best. 🤘

@CopeLtda2 5 лет назад

A place like SHeLTeR is my future goal, the reason I work my ass off 24/7. Much respect for each one of these gentlemen!

@mfn1563 Год назад

Did you ever get to your goal?

@bluein_ 6 месяцев назад

How's your journey going?

@BrilliantBenGaming 5 лет назад

I've just been transported to a new world

@cristaniancatembung1160 5 лет назад

The Japanese are ALWAYS ahead of our time.

@IPOCRI 5 лет назад

yea they discovered what a bar with music is wow

@allenja8 4 года назад

Besides the whole splitting atoms thing...

@boogiedownbronx73 5 лет назад

In Japan we call these bars Jazz Kissa there are thousands of them

@Waxadisc 5 лет назад

if only people in my hometown were this open minded. I would open one of these venues today

@ememe1412 4 года назад

Open one where the folks can relate then slowly introduce what you want. A lot of these places evolve with the tastes of the owner...

@mlbonfox8199 5 лет назад

This is in my wheel house

@coryclark9336 4 года назад

If I ever make it to Japan I am DEFINITELY going to that place

@KrustyKlown 4 года назад

Some things lost to the past, will amaze those who never have experienced it ... such is the case with Hi End Audio equipment and recordings, that can produce an "imaging effect" .. a 3 Dimensional sound, where each instrument and voice can be clearly mentally placed in distance and direction from the listener .. if listening from the "sweet spot" (that he points out here at 2:35... at the center of that couch). It is down right spooky when experienced for the first time .. because there is no instrument or vocalist in front of you, but you are certain exactly where they are!!!

@Ebb0Productions 4 года назад

These are the days of small wireless bluetooth speakers and air pods.

@CarrotConsumer 4 года назад

Yeah back in the '70s everyone owned high end audio equipment. 🙄

@IsaacSMILE 5 лет назад

Went to all major cities in Japan this year and didn’t delve into the nightlife which plays on my mind. I therefore must return.....

@alexhawes6690 5 лет назад

Me too

@existextinct 4 года назад

So let's make a video on it the whole world can see. Not hidden any more...

@MaxLaFaci 7 месяцев назад

LOL I was not expecting those Japanese dudes with dreads

@nthndo 5 лет назад

would love a spotify playllist from them

@raipramana843 5 лет назад

nandoughs open.spotify.com/playlist/2wipqnQUWBHx9bf97kMuQE?si=V11JFVVRQqK8iXS967RawQ

@Blubikins 3 года назад

@@raipramana843 Thank you!

@denlekke 5 лет назад

nice

@justadrivertube 5 лет назад

Chee shimizuさん、boilerで聴いて一目惚れした。定期的にリスニングパーティやってるんだ。八王子遠いけど山行く前に行ってみようかな。

@名無しの権兵衛-z3c Год назад

ストイックさはリスペクトするが、もっと気楽に聴きたい。緊張しそう。

@LeeePowers 4 года назад

I saw that Yello Magic Orchestra he put up there. 👍🏾

@ChrisMezzolesta 4 года назад

And the entire Haruomi Hosono section he took it from! His pre-YMO group Happy End made 3 fine albums in the early 70s, Kazemachi Roman is incredible. And he contributed mightily to the concept of 'world music' with his Tin Pan Alley and solo LPs between Happy End and YMO. Vitally influential yet criminally underknown artist.

@aedressler 4 года назад

7:55 Jewish Bolshevik fans? There's the real interview

@IAMDIMITRI 4 года назад

To be fair they have a bar for everything. I was living in a manga/gaming bar there.

@zazabroom 4 года назад

IAMDIMITRI care to share where this manga/gaming bar is over there?

@IAMDIMITRI 4 года назад

@@zazabroom It was a random Airbnb in Kyoto. I don't know why buy they reporpused the bar to be one of the airbnb room. It's one of those bars where you can fit a small group of people. It was filled with console games and manga and lots of spirits. This type of bars are called izakaya. They are often made with different themes depending on the owner. So that's why I'm saying that there are bars for everything >< Manga/gaming is popular, I bet you can find a functioning bar t drink. I don't have the adress to the bar, I just have a short video on my chanel called "Speeding to Kyoto on a bullet train and living in a manga bar." Good luck.

@zazabroom 4 года назад

IAMDIMITRI Jesus.. that sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂

@NoelOS 5 лет назад

Would love to open something similar in NY

@BulletWhizza 5 лет назад

until it gets trashed by finance bros *shudders*

@GK-rw2op 3 года назад

That's the intro music to "Ricky Business "

@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP 5 лет назад

1:44 this is like tea ceremony for audiophiles

@kacperuminski1547 5 лет назад

Turning on a system is certainly very "ceremonious."

@ST3PH3N89 5 лет назад

Just a copy of the shelter here in the bottom of st andrews in Detroit

@acdc2468 5 лет назад

Japanese take a concept and execute it beyond perfection. Their continued pursuit of excellence is both inspiring and terrifying. They embody the human spirit.

@AK-gt6om 5 лет назад

And that's exactly what makes it heaven on earth for any detail oriented person.

@GrumblingGrognard 4 года назад

Great music stays. They have been doing this for decades; so of course the sound they were making 10-20 years ago is a classic now....right? No, and for good reason.

@bi8ed 5 лет назад

Wonder where I can cop Chee shimizus tshirt

@grass519 4 года назад

Been doing this for 30+ years. its no movement. just listening to music is all it is at a caffee shop.

@dontwatch1227 4 года назад

I know RIGHT! what an orginal idea. Can't believe he's been playing music he enjoys and that other people have similar taste.

@PaulBoos 5 лет назад

Liked the highlighting of YMO in the beginning...

@aldoileanumeliber 3 года назад

Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased) is this still unreleased?

@awdrifter3394 5 лет назад

They should play the song Shelter at this bar.

@LorisRavera 5 лет назад

Really nice video! Glad to see these longer-form videos coming back

@anonymousanonymous-rl4mb 4 года назад

Hidden, lol.

@willwill5595 Год назад

At 8:03 that guy looks like Bob Marley

@BlaxkNobility 4 года назад

Very interesting concept.

@AlaskanAndie 4 года назад

YESSSS!!! YOU GOT IT... SINK INTO THE 🎶MUSIC 🎶 AND YOU'LL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT WHAT YOU FIND!!! IT'S A WONDERFUL PLACE TO GO AND... "JUST BE"!!!

@nurturejirou 8 месяцев назад

and now some Bocchi fans come here to raid Shelter

@steveg219 5 лет назад

I want to visit the Shelter!!

@Gacha_dyamno 5 месяцев назад

How do gou melt into a sofa exactly?

@AT-ym3fq 4 года назад

Do the Version Brothers have an album online or on Spotify? I can only find their awesome live set from back in March 2019 on youtube

@adamwtw3108 9 месяцев назад

i winder what the reference audio he plays every day is?

@azoique 5 лет назад

Does anyone have a link to the band's music anywhere? Can't find anything about "Version Brothers".

@user-cc6ty4lq3r 3 года назад

In Germany you can find Bars with cheap Audio Tools, so my next Hollydays i Must come to Japan! Or you must come to my home, there yo can find Big Retro JBLs for listening!