flows
Event date
Dec 28 2025 (Sun) 14:00 – 21:00JST
Event type
Music Festival
Genre
Hip Hop
House
Jazz
Performers
Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble
François K.
Knxwledge
STUTS
DJ NORI
MURO
Abiu
w.a.u
Venue
1-13-2 Mita, Meguro-ku Tokyo
flows. A tapestry of colorful moments begins to flow, accompanied by beautiful melodies.
The Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble, where live instrumentation and programmed beats blend seamlessly, is steadily progressing toward the soundscape Nujabes himself aspired to reach. Beyond the annual year-end flows festival, their first domestic performance this year - a late-night set on the final day of FUJI ROCK - enveloped a packed RED MARQUEE in sublime music, stirring the hearts of all who listened. What scenery will they show us next? Nujabes' will continues to be woven into the future, transcending time.
The Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble, where live instrumentation and programmed beats blend seamlessly, is steadily progressing toward the soundscape Nujabes himself aspired to reach. Beyond the annual year-end flows festival, their first domestic performance this year - a late-night set on the final day of FUJI ROCK - enveloped a packed RED MARQUEE in sublime music, stirring the hearts of all who listened. What scenery will they show us next? Nujabes' will continues to be woven into the future, transcending time.
The phenomenal artist François K., who continues to exert an immense influence on the scene even now, well into his 70s, will also be coming to Japan. His life with music is an archive in itself: from his appearances at Paradise Garage to touring with his close friend Larry Levan, and his ongoing work with Body&SOUL into the modern era. Attendees will experience an unprecedented musical journey from a true living legend.
Furthermore, Knxwledge - the Stones Throw-affiliated, next-generation beatmaker who is drawing global attention - will also appear. He rose to prominence with a style that succeeds Madlib and J Dilla, providing tracks to numerous artists including Kendrick Lamar and Joey Bada$$. This year, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Progressive R&B Album" with his unit NxWorries (alongside Anderson .Paak). His visit comes at a time when his career is ascending toward its peak.
STUTS, who sold out both his Nippon Budokan performance in 2023 and his arena show in September 2025, and has now proven himself beyond the boundaries of hip-hop, will take the stage. His performances, showcasing the creativity behind hits like “Yoru wo Tsukaihate” and “Presence”, promise to be truly moving experiences.
Captain Vinyl, featuring Tokyo’s world-renowned top vinyl diggers DJ NORI and MURO, will also perform at flows. Drawing mainly from their vast collection of 7-inch records, audiences can expect a wide-ranging selection centered on soul, disco, garage classics, and house.
Abiu will appear, bringing the dual expertise of a deep record collector and a DJ who intimately understands the party floor. Having proven her skills on countless dance floors, including domestic and international clubs, Rainbow Disco Club, and Bonna Pot, her sets are deeply rooted in the rich history of house music, capturing its pure essence and charm.
The creative collective and label w.a.u, whose members are active as producers, singers, and DJs, and who constantly transform into various styles, will present their DJ set.They are arguably the most notable next-generation entity, drawing intense attention from various media outlets and musical connoisseurs.
The creative collective and label w.a.u, whose members are active as producers, singers, and DJs, and who constantly transform into various styles, will present their DJ set.They are arguably the most notable next-generation entity, drawing intense attention from various media outlets and musical connoisseurs.
To create a space that’s comfortable for families, a safety area will be set up where parents can rest with young children. This will include a simple nursing room and diaper-changing facilities. With re-entry allowed, attendees can also freely enjoy the magnificent 250-light Baccarat chandelier and illuminations that light up Ebisu Garden Place at the end of the year also.
Two types of T-shirts will be available exclusively at the venue : A collaboration T-shirt with contemporary artist Meguru Yamaguchi, who designed Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble logo. And also a commemorative T-shirt celebrating Francois K.'s visit to Japan this time.
Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble logo was designed by contemporary artist Meguru Yamaguchi, who reinterpreted Nujabes' work for the original drawing. The collaboration T-shirt is a special piece that features this design - a resonance between Nujabes' spiritual essence and Yamaguchi's artwork - marking its first ever use on a product. Additionally, a limited number of T-shirts featuring the Nujabes’ logo used during his lifetime will also be sold.
The Francois K. T-shirt is themed around his 1998 masterpiece album "Time & Space". The front features "Time & Space" and the back is inscribed with the tracks from side A and side B of the album, namely "The Zone" and the song titles, with a credit for his studio "Axis Studio”. Furthermore, his very first photo T-shirt will be released, featuring a quote from an interview with him: “I became the only person to be a guest DJ at Paradise Garage, The Loft and Better Days..."
Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble logo was designed by contemporary artist Meguru Yamaguchi, who reinterpreted Nujabes' work for the original drawing. The collaboration T-shirt is a special piece that features this design - a resonance between Nujabes' spiritual essence and Yamaguchi's artwork - marking its first ever use on a product. Additionally, a limited number of T-shirts featuring the Nujabes’ logo used during his lifetime will also be sold.
The Francois K. T-shirt is themed around his 1998 masterpiece album "Time & Space". The front features "Time & Space" and the back is inscribed with the tracks from side A and side B of the album, namely "The Zone" and the song titles, with a credit for his studio "Axis Studio”. Furthermore, his very first photo T-shirt will be released, featuring a quote from an interview with him: “I became the only person to be a guest DJ at Paradise Garage, The Loft and Better Days..."
【LINEUP】
Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble
Francois K.
Knxwledge
STUTS
Captain Vinyl
Abiu
w.a.u
【ADV TICKET】
Early Bird / ¥6,000 (Limited 100) SOLD OUT
Category 1 / ¥7,800 SOLD OUT
Category 2 / ¥8,800 SOLD OUT
Category 3 / ¥9,800 SOLD OUT
U-23 / ¥6,000 (Limited 100)
*The drink charge (¥700) will be charged at the entrance when you enter the venue.
*Re-entry is allowed. But an additional drink fee of ¥700 will be charged upon re-entry.
*Children under elementary school are free of chargeif they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*A safe space is available for parents and children to rest.
*U-23 tickets are available to those who are 23 years old or younger as of December 28, 2025.
*Ticket category will be moved to the next category once it reaches its sales limit.
*No day tickets will be sold if the advance tickets are sold out.
*There will be no refund in case of cancellation due to artist cancellation and change.
Venue
Ebisu Garden Hall
Meguro, Japan
1-13-2 Mita, Meguro-ku Tokyo
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flows
Dec 28 2025 (Sun) 14:00 – 21:00JST
Early Bird
JP¥6,000
Category 1
JP¥7,800
Category 2
JP¥8,800
Category 3
JP¥9,800
U-23 (Limited 100)