WRITER
We want to document Japan's underground dance music scene through the eyes of the people who are actually there.
01 — About
Write for TECHNO JAPAN
We're looking for reports, interviews, guides and short news pieces.
02 — Why write
What you get
01Your piece reaches TECHNO JAPAN's followers — people who love dance music — directly
02It's published under your byline and collected on your writer page
03Published in both Japanese and English; the editors prepare the translation
04Articles link automatically to the festival, artist and venue database, so they keep being read from related pages
05TECHNO JAPAN is indexed by Google News and found through web search
06Editing, photo layout and search optimisation are handled by the editors — you focus on writing
07Every piece is announced on Instagram and Threads
Formats4 formats
Report
Reports from festivals and parties — sound, space and movement, seen by someone who was there.
Interview
Interviews with artists, organisers and venues.
Guide
Guides by city, season and genre — for first-timers and regulars alike.
News
News including new festival announcements and lineup reveals.
03 — Writers
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Our writers
04 — Apply
Apply to write
The editors will review your previous work and social accounts. Tell us briefly what you would like to write about.
Thanks — we've received your application. The editors will be in touch.