Harukaze 2014

Nothing like a bit of cherry blossom to make you want to dance all afternoon, eh? The annual Harukaze party welcomes the coming of hanami season with two days of free music in Yoyogi Park, complemented by market stalls, NGO booths and vendors selling hippy-friendly food and drink. Look out for appearances from space electro mystery Deep Cover, veteran underground masters Soft, and heavyweight local DJs including Nobu and Haruka. And if you like a bit of politics with your partying, the event is raising awareness for a variety of causes, including clean energy, the plight of children in Fukushima, and the decriminalisation of dancing at clubs. More details will be posted on the official website in the coming weeks.