What this is
Underground Tokyo club night blending trance, breakbeats, and ambient across multiple spaces — this is the 31st edition of Laboratory, a recurring series hosted by Koenji Cave. DJs rotate through the main floor and a separate lounge area, giving the night a more exploratory feel than a single-room club event. Koenji's reputation as Tokyo's countercultural neighbourhood makes this a fitting home for a long-running electronic series.
Who should go
Electronic music fans who lean toward the deeper, more experimental end of the spectrum. Night owls comfortable with late-start Tokyo club culture — doors at 11 PM means the floor won't fill until well past midnight.
Good to know
Entrance is ¥2,500 at the door — cash is the safest option at small Tokyo underground venues like this, as card readers are not always available. If you want a discount, contact the performing DJs directly before the event via social media; this is explicitly offered and worth doing. CAVE is a small independent club in Koenji, so expect an intimate capacity and a close-knit crowd rather than a large commercial venue. Arrive with a valid photo ID as door staff at Tokyo clubs routinely check. The multi-room format means you can move between the main floor and lounge depending on the sound you're after.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.