LAST TECHNO SESSION IN 2025

The Final Gathering of Osaka’s Techno Community

As 2025 comes to an end, Osaka prepares for a night that represents more than a year-end celebration.
Techno Bounen-kai — The Last Techno Session in 2025 — is a cultural moment that brings together generations, styles, and the evolving identity of Japan’s techno scene.

While many cities around the world close their year with big festivals, Osaka does it differently.
Here, the community gathers not only to dance, but to reflect, reconnect, and reset — a tradition deeply rooted in Japan’s “Bōnenkai” culture, where the past year is released and the next is welcomed with renewed energy.

This edition carries that spirit into the world of techno more powerfully than ever.

A Lineup That Represents Three Decades of Japanese Techno

Few lineups symbolize the breadth of Japan’s techno culture as clearly as this one.
Three artists — Takkyu Ishino, Risa Taniguchi, and SUGIURUMN — stand at different points in the timeline of Japanese electronic music, yet all continue to influence its present and future.

Takkyu Ishino

A foundational figure whose work has shaped Japanese techno for over 30 years.
From Denki Groove to countless club and festival appearances, his presence defines the evolution of the nation’s underground.
His appearance at JOULE for the final session of the year is both a celebration and a statement:
Japan’s techno roots remain strong, and Osaka continues to be one of its most important stages.

Risa Taniguchi (CLR)

One of the most internationally recognized Japanese techno artists today.
Her dark, driving, precision-built sound has taken her across Europe and beyond, representing a new era where Japanese artists stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global heavyweights.
Her inclusion bridges the scene’s past and its forward-looking future.

SUGIURUMN

A long-standing innovator whose grooves and musical intelligence have defined countless dancefloors.
His versatility and longevity make him a crucial pillar of Japanese club culture, and his year-end appearance at JOULE feels both natural and essential.

Supporting them are two key Osaka forces:

• NAO NOMURA, a trusted name on international techno circuits and a consistent driver of the Kansai scene
• O-MAN, whose cross-genre energy and expanding global footprint (HÖR, ADE, Berlin) represent Osaka’s new wave of international connectivity

Together, this lineup is nothing less than a living map of Japanese techno across generations.

Why a “Techno Bōnenkai” Matters in 2025

2025 has been a transformative year for techno worldwide.
Faster tempos, rave aesthetics, industrial influence — these elements have defined new global currents.

Osaka has not only kept pace but carved out its own lane through events that balance:

• global artistry
• deep local culture
• and an audience that embraces intensity and experimentation

Ending the year with a “Techno Bōnenkai” is a reminder:

Techno in Osaka is not just nightlife — it is a cultural heartbeat.

It is a night to celebrate the dancers who kept the scene alive,
the DJs who pushed boundaries,
and the community that makes JOULE one of Asia’s most important techno hubs.

Event Information

LAST TECHNO SESSION IN 2025 – Techno Bōnenkai
Date: 2025.12.29 (Mon)
Open: 22:00
Advance Ticket: ¥3,000
Release Date: On sale December 3 (Wed) 10:00
Venue: club JOULE, Osaka
Tickets: https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4446310001-P0030001

Lineup:
Takkyu Ishino / Risa Taniguchi / SUGIURUMN
NAO NOMURA / O-MAN
and more