Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Maki Nomiya's bon-odori versions of "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still young") and "Sweet Soul Revue" have been released on 7"! "Bon-odori" refers to the traditional dances that are performed in summer festivals ("matsuri"), of which the musical style is often called "ondo". The Pizzicato Five hit songs were rearranged with Japanese traditional instruments and sung by the original singer. Check out the videos below that explain how to dance along.

The two songs were first released digitally in 2016, and also included as bonus tracks on album "otoko to onna 'Un Homme et Une Femme' ~ Nomiya Maki, French Shibuya-kei o utau." (2016) (, Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY).

A the time of writing, the 7" may only be available online at Jet Set (where audio samples can also be heard) and Disk Union.

Maki will perform this weekend at the "Niagara Bon-odori", on July 12 and 13 from 19:30 at Yoyogi Park (near Shibuya). On Sunday, she will be joined by Ken Yokohama of Crazy Ken Band. It's free to attend!

Maki Nomiya "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji ~Bon-odori Version~ / Sweet Soul Revue ~Bon-odori Version~" (7")
野宮真貴 「東京は夜の七時 -盆踊りVERSION- / スウィート・ソウル・レヴュー -盆踊りVERSION-」

A. Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji ~Bon-odori Version~
B. Sweet Soul Revue ~Bon-odori Version~

Universal / Jet Set JS7S470
Out now (7/2), ¥2500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, HMV, Tower Records ^†, Disk Union
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji ~Bon-odori Version=" (Edit)

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