CATFISH RECORDS
Fukuoka - Daimyo, Kyushu
Tucked down a narrow lane in Daimyo, Fukuoka’s stylish boutique quarter, CATFISH RECORDS feels less like a tourist stop and more like a local hideaway for people who take music seriously: a compact kissa-meets-record-shop where wooden crates of vinyl line the walls and a single turntable quietly anchors the room. By day it has the easy focus of a cozy listening bar—soft lighting, mismatched armchairs, and staff who’ll happily cue up a rare pressing or introduce you to an under-the-radar Japanese jazz or city pop gem—then by night it settles into an intimate groove with DJs or small listening sessions that draw a curious, friendly crowd of crate-diggers and musicians. Its charm is in the details: handwritten labels, a well-curated selection that blends local indie with global classics, and an atmosphere that rewards lingering conversation about pressings as much as simply losing yourself in a record. If you’re exploring Daimyo after shopping or gallery-hopping, this is the place to reset with thoughtful music and authentic local recommendations.
Tucked down a narrow lane in Daimyo, Fukuoka’s stylish boutique quarter, CATFISH RECORDS feels less like a tourist stop and more like a local hideaway for people who take music seriously: a compact kissa-meets-record-shop where wooden crates of vinyl line the walls and a single turntable quietly anchors the room. By day it has the easy focus of a cozy listening bar—soft lighting, mismatched armchairs, and staff who’ll happily cue up a rare pressing or introduce you to an under-the-radar Japanese jazz or city pop gem—then by night it settles into an intimate groove with DJs or small listening sessions that draw a curious, friendly crowd of crate-diggers and musicians. Its charm is in the details: handwritten labels, a well-curated selection that blends local indie with global classics, and an atmosphere that rewards lingering conversation about pressings as much as simply losing yourself in a record. If you’re exploring Daimyo after shopping or gallery-hopping, this is the place to reset with thoughtful music and authentic local recommendations.