A Weekend Well Spent
Long Autumn Nights, Set to Music
Every Friday and Saturday night, LIVE DJs bring the lobby to life.
Led by our Resident DJs, who know the unique atmosphere of Nikko Style Nagoya inside and out, each night features a selection of tunes that speak to the mood and the moment.
Settle in with your favorite drink and enjoy a relaxed evening with music.
▶Dates & Times:
Fridays, 20:00 – 22:00
Saturdays, 19:00 – 22:00
▶Venue: DJ Booth, 1F Lobby
No reservation required, just drop by anytime during the event.
Admission is free. We kindly ask each guest to order at least one drink or other item.
Recommended Drink
MALFY | Italian Gin
MALFY is a super-premium gin brand made at a distillery founded in Turin, Italy, in 1906. It features aromatic botanicals including juniper berries, Amalfi lemons, Sicilian pink grapefruit, and Italian oranges, with complex notes of anise and coriander.
Enjoy a refreshing and aromatic Gin & Tonic made with MALFY, and savor the night.
DJ lineups are subject to change without notice.
A trackmaker and DJ whose sound blends influences from Japan’s 2000s electronica scene and the LA beat movement into a style all his own.
Known for mellow productions built from live instrumentation and sampling, he released the EP SUS4 in 2022 and the single Do My Thing in 2023, which was featured on Spotify’s official +81 playlist.
As a creative director and A&R, he works across sound direction, fashion, hospitality, and label management. Now based in Shiga, he continues to shape music inspired by the quiet rhythms of regional life.
His 2026 single Midlife, featuring vocalist ZIN, marked a new chapter in his career. Also an avid angler.
DJ ELLY
DJing since 2003, DJ ELLY built her roots in underground hip-hop before expanding her reach from Tokyo and Yokohama to Nagoya, where she has been based since 2008.
In 2022, her Nujabes-focused Jazzy Hip Hop set on The Moment YouTube channel surpassed one million views in just five months.
A vinyl-only selector, she continues to carry grooves and good music wherever she goes.
BURGERBOY JIN
Born in Osaka, BURGERBOY JIN began his DJ journey in Nagoya in 2019.
Drawn from hip-hop’s sampling culture into the world of jazz, his sets center on both genres.
Still keeping his head shaved to help fund his record collection.
A member of HF International and the collective Magic Ways, KH has gained recognition both in Japan and internationally for his genre-spanning sound.
His reggae-disco cover of Hall & Oates’ I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) earned widespread acclaim, while releases on UK label Claremont 56 and US label Ubiquity Records have further established his presence on the global scene.
Since 2023, he has also been exploring the world of lo-fi beats, bringing the same eclectic sensibility to his production and DJ sets. His work was selected among the Top 50 entries for Best Instrumental Song at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025, while his music has reached over 100,000 annual Spotify listeners and 300,000 streams. He is also active across radio, music publications, and DJ chart features.
Ogiso
DJ for THE CYNICAL BROTHERS and a dedicated record collector.
Rooted in Black music, he draws from a wide range of sounds, tailoring each vinyl-only set to the moment.
Alongside his DJ activities, he has released the full-length album “THELP” and a series of digital singles since 2018.
Mikanchos
Founder of Chadoes, a pop-up cheesecake shop born from a love of good music and good food.
While her roots lie in hard rock and thrash metal, her DJ sets move freely across genres, with Black music at the core.
A famous DJ who continues to inspire Japan’s club scene, with extensive experience performing across major cities throughout Japan.
Making his major-label debut in 2009, he has released remixes of J-pop hits through Avex. In 2020, his Spotify playlist for Hikaru Utada’s 22nd anniversary was featured on her official website, drawing widespread attention.
Beyond the club scene, active in live tours, fashion shows, and parties for leading luxury brands, bringing his distinctive skills and creativity to a wide range of settings.
ayapan★
It all started with Japanese songs.
Spinning feel-good music with a focus on vinyl records, she creates distinctive soundscapes at lounges, sound bars, cafés, and outdoor events across Nagoya.
Also a collector of Japan’s iconic 8cm CDs from the ’90s.
TETSU☆
Born and raised in Nagoya, an all-genre DJ and avid vinyl collector.
Always reading the room, with selections shaped to match the atmosphere of each venue.
Currently active mainly at sound bars.
While working at a select shop, he was captivated by its smooth mixing and upbeat ’80s pop sound, he began DJing professionally, particularly within the fashion industry.
His sets are rooted in 1980s Black music–inspired pop and R&B, while in bar sessions, he curates an eclectic all-mix style ranging from Neo City Pop to classic house and rock, always matching the vibe of the moment.
Yuuka
Born in Tokushima in 2001, she began her career as a DJ in 2024.
Starting out with a DJ booth set up at her study desk in a traditional Japanese-style room at home, she began sharing DJ mixes online and gradually expanded her reach through social media reels.
With Japanese music at the heart of her selections, she crosses genres and generations, blending J-pop, R&B, hip hop, house, jazz, and more.
Based in Nagoya since May 2026.
Please see KH’s profile on October 9th.
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