Compufunk Records
Osaka, Osaka
Compufunk Records is a compact, vinyl-first kissa tucked into central Osaka (大阪), the kind of place you stumble into after wandering the city’s busy streets and instantly feel like you’ve found a local secret; by day it feels like a classic kissaten with strong coffee and mellow conversation, and by night it becomes a low-lit listening bar where rare grooves and electronic funk pulse from vintage turntables. The tiny shop doubles as a record boutique and intimate performance space—rows of carefully shelved crates, analogue gear on display and a friendly owner/DJ who curates sets that slip between Japanese city pop, boogie, cosmic disco and electro-tinged soul. What makes Compufunk special is that it wears both the gentle hospitality of a Japanese tea-house and the crate-digging seriousness of a dedicated record room: expect detailed recommendations, impromptu listening sessions, and late-night DJ sets that draw a crowd of collectors and curious travelers alike. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to experience Osaka’s music culture up close—sip a coffee, flip through records, and let the city’s grooves reshape your evening.
Compufunk Records is a compact, vinyl-first kissa tucked into central Osaka (大阪), the kind of place you stumble into after wandering the city’s busy streets and instantly feel like you’ve found a local secret; by day it feels like a classic kissaten with strong coffee and mellow conversation, and by night it becomes a low-lit listening bar where rare grooves and electronic funk pulse from vintage turntables. The tiny shop doubles as a record boutique and intimate performance space—rows of carefully shelved crates, analogue gear on display and a friendly owner/DJ who curates sets that slip between Japanese city pop, boogie, cosmic disco and electro-tinged soul. What makes Compufunk special is that it wears both the gentle hospitality of a Japanese tea-house and the crate-digging seriousness of a dedicated record room: expect detailed recommendations, impromptu listening sessions, and late-night DJ sets that draw a crowd of collectors and curious travelers alike. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to experience Osaka’s music culture up close—sip a coffee, flip through records, and let the city’s grooves reshape your evening.