Drums/Vocals/Composer
MiMi
MiMi was born in Ishikawa. She picked up her first drum sticks at age 7, and has established herself as a multiple-award-winning drummer. Graduating from the Showa University of Music in 2019, MiMi tours & performs with a range of artists including featuring in Yoko Hamasaki’s album and “Blind Love” tour. MiMi stars in musical productions, recently performing in Toshiki Kodamatsu’s production Tokyo Syoujo.
MiMi released her first solo album “The:O” in 2020, single “Love Salt” in 2021 and recently released her follow-up album “Family” in 2022 – Self-producing lyrics, composition, arrangements, drums & vocals.
KEYBOARD, VOCALS
Emi
Emi was born in Shizuoka, and started playing piano & electric organ as a young child. She graduated from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music with a Major in electric organ. Featuring in albums & tours of other popular artists including Daichi Hamasaki & soul band Eldolphin H.K, Emi is constantly exploring new sounds and styles.
Emi studied under Philip Woo, Ken Kawamura, Toshitaka Shibata, Yuko Ootaki (Vocals).
She respects borderless musicians such as Cory Henry, Bob James, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Sting and Alicia Keys.
Nord Stage2 ex
Bass/Chorus/Composer
Rina
Rina was born in Saitama, and is a second generation bassist. She started her musical journey in junior high school with clarinet, guitar & vocals. Going on to graduate from Maeserhaus and winning multiple awards, Rina has performed at multiple venues including at Ajinomoto Stadium for A-Nation.
In 2018, Rina released her first solo album “Attack!!”, closely followed by 2019’s “Aquarium” and 2020’s “ANCiENT”. She now performs full time with Tokyo Groove Jyoshi at over 100 live performances a year.
More info about upcoming tours across the world
Come and join TGJ to celebrate Emi’s Birthday on Sunday, 25 May 2025 at the Grape Fruit Moon with Special Guest Harumo Imai on Sax. Hear some new tracks from their upcoming New Album too!
Doors open at 18:30
Music starts at 19:15
Tickets – online ¥ 5,000
Tickets at the door – ¥ 5,500 (one drink)
See you all there!
Come see TGJ for their first show back from their Epic “Sakura Down Under” , their 3rd Australian tour. Be there to hear from Emi, MiMI and Rina about all the wonderful time they had there plus new tracks from their upcoming New Album. See you all there!
Venue – The Brisbane Jazz Club, Brisbane, QLD
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi’s final gig of their Sakura Down Under Tour is at the Iconic Brisbane Jazz Club at Kangaroo Point overlooking the sparkling river. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to be playing at a new venue but will also be sad to be saying Good Bye to their fans again. Lets make this final show something to remember!
Tickets available at
Venue – Studio 56, Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi travel to the Gold Coast for the first time to play at the Studio 56 which is part of the Miami Marketta. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to see their fans there and play at a very colourful new venue. They look forward to visiting the world famous Surfers Paradise while there too.
Tickets available at
Venue – The Paddington RSL, Sydney, NSW
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi travel to Paddington for the first time to play at the Paddo RSL. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to see their fans there and play at a new venue. They enjoy experiencing new venues.
Tickets available at Tokyo Groove Jyoshi (Japan) Tickets at Paddo RSL (Paddington, NSW) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Tickets available at
Venue – Birds Basement, Melbourne, Vic
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi return to Birds Basement for the second time after two very successful shows there last April. Emi, MiMi and Rina cannot wait to see their fans there and play new songs to them.
Tickets available at
Venue – The Gov, Adelaide , SA
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi return to the Gov for the second time after a very successful show there last November. Emi, MiMi and Rina cannot wait to see their fans there and play new songs to them.
Tickets available at
Venue – Rockcliffe Winery, Denmark, WA
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi make a long road trip to the regional areas down south to a picturesque town of Denmark to play outdoors at the Highly respected vineyard of Rockcliffe Winery. One of the best places to enjoy nice wine and great food. Emi, MiMi and Rina are super excited to be doing long road trip again except it will be Western Australia this time. Come taste the band and enjoy some nice wine whilst down there.
Tickets available at
Venue – Perth Japan Festival, Supreme court Gardens, Perth, WA
As a collaboration between Japan and Australia, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi have been invited as Special Guests at the Perth Japan Festival at the lush Supreme Court Gardens right in the City of Perth. It will be TGJ’s first appearance at a Festival in Australia. Emi, MiMi and Rina cannot wait to be part of the celebrations and perform there.
More information about the Festival here. HOME | Perth Japan Festival
Venue – The Duke of George, Perth, WA
Due to Public Demand, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi were invited to have a second show at the Duke of George. Emi, MiMi and Rina are super excited to be doing their first show at the Duke and cannot wait to be in Perth again. Come and enjoy a Saturday night out at the Duke if you missed the first show there.
Tickets available at
Venue – The Riverside Room, Lawson Flats, Perth, WA
Proudly presented by Mr. Rob Bentley. This is a members and by invitation only Private function as part of the “Sakura Down Under” Tour. Mr. Bentley became an instant avid fan of TGJ after seeing the band perform at the Duke of George in November last year. He was so impressed that he just had to hire the band for his loyal clients to see and hear. Emi, MiMi and Rina are honoured to be performing exclusively to a selected few at such a Prestigious and Classy Venue. It’s TGJ’s first Private Show.
Venue – The Duke of George, Perth, WA
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi kick off the “Sakura Down Under” Tour, their biggest and longest tour to date at the Duke of George. Emi, MiMi and Rina are super excited to be doing their first show at the Duke and cannot wait to be in Perth again.
Come and enjoy the first show of the tour.
Tickets available at
TOKYO GROOVE NIGHT Vol. 7 will be held at Blues Alley Japan. It’s been a while! Looking forward to a packed house to perform songs from the new album due for release in March 2025, anime theme songs, and classic covers!
TOKYO GROOVE Vol.7
Feb 23 (Sunday) 2025
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
★Special Guest Musicians
Harumo Imai (Sax)
Kawakoh (Gt)
★Guest Vocalist Yoshie Kato
Doors Open 16:00
Music Starts 17:00
Cover charge ¥4500
Thanks
Live streaming available
Come see Emi, MiMi and Rina to hear some more new tracks from their upcoming brand new album planned for early 2025.
Come see TGJ for their first show in 2025 and hear all about the Vegas tour they just had from Emi, MiMI and Rina plus “Sakura Down Under” tour planned for March 2025.
Due to Public Demand, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi returns to Maxan Jazz Club in Las Vegas for Three Very Special Nights 28th, 29th and 30th December!
Why not bring in the New Year with Funky Grooving Music from Emi, MiMi and Rina. Let’s dance the night away!
Reservations are a must to avoid any disappointments!
Maxan Jazz Club – Phone (702) 485-3926
Let’s celebrate Christmas at the Grapefruit Moon with Emi, MiMi and Rina plus Special Guest Singer Rita Nishikawa.
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Venue – Sangenjaya, GrapeFruitMoon (http://grapefruit-moon.com/)
Doors Open at 18:15
Music Starts at 19:00
Cover Charge ¥4500
http://grapefruit-moon.com/2024/12/25/tgj-christmas-special-gig/
Come see Emi, MiMi and Rina at the Gigabar on their triumphant return from the recent gig in Hiroshima and the Grooving Down Under Tour of Australia. Here is your chance also to hear some new Funky and Latin material for their forth coming album to be released early next year.
TGJ “Dancing and Grooving” in Hiroshima!
Come and see Emi, MiMi, Rina and Special Guest Harumo on Sax at the Live Juke in Hiroshima on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024.
Supporting Act is Maiko and her backing band including Takashi Fujioka on Piano.
http://www.live-19-juke.com/?DOC=schedule
Seats are limited so hurry and buy your tickets today to avoid missing out. It was Sold Out last year!
Reservation link
https://mail-to.link/m9/48txo7y
See you all there!
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi’s Second Show at the Foundry by popular demand. This will be the last show of the band’s Grooving Down Under Tour. Come see Emi, MiMi and Rina before they fly back to Japan. It is bound to be a lot of Fun!
The ticketing link: https://foundry616.com.au/eventbrite-event/tokyo-groove-jyoshi-second-show/
For the First time!
The Doo Bop Bar, Brisbane, QLD on: Saturday, November 16th 2024.
TGJ plays at the Doo Bop Bar for the first time in Brisbane. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to be playing in Brisbane and can’t wait to meet their fans there!
The Foundry616, Sydney on Friday, November 15th. https://lnkd.in/gAu_hpCy
TGJ returns to the Foundry616 on Friday November 15th following their two Sold Out shows when they were here in April 2024. Get your tickets today to avoid any disappointments.
The Jazzlab, Brunswick VIC on Thursday November 14th – https://lnkd.in/g2YfC-jz
TGJ plays at the Jazz Lab for two nights. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to be playing at the Jazz Lab for the first time and can’t wait to meet their fans there!
The Jazzlab, Brunswick VIC on Wednesday November 13th – https://lnkd.in/gtU5sBPi
TGJ plays at the Jazz Lab for two nights. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to be playing at the Jazz Lab for the first time and can’t wait to meet their fans there!
The Gov, Hindmarsh SA for the first time on: Tuesday November 12th. https://lnkd.in/gjs4x4MU
TGJ plays at the Gov for the first time in Adelaide. Emi, MiMi and Rina are very excited to be playing at the Gov and can’t wait to meet their fans there!
The Duke of George, East Fremantle WA on: Monday November 11th- https://lnkd.in/gFCN98G3
TGJ returns to the Duke on Monday November 11th following their firs Sold Out show on Sunday. Get your tickets today to avoid any disappointments.
Emi, MiMi and Rina are delighted to see that TGJ’s very first show of their GROOVING DOWN UNDER Tour is SOLD OUT!
Thank you Perth fans for buying our tickets. We can’t wait to play for you!
Come see Emi, MiMI and Rina before they embark on their 2nd tour of Australia where they will be doing 8 shows over 5 major cities the following week.
Come and celebrate MiMI’s Birthday “Beat & Voice”, at the Grapefruit Moon on 22nd September 2024 with Special guest, Harumo on sax.
Reservations and Tickets http://grapefruit-moon.com/2024/09/22/tgj-mimi-birthday-gig〜beat-voice〜/
Live Streaming ticket ￥2800
https://twitcasting.tv/c:grapefruitmoon_/shopcart/321635
The archive of this streaming will be available until September 29th
Come and hear all about their recent performance at the Osaka Grammar Funk Festival last Saturday and the latest news on more international tours.
TGJ has been recognised a FUNK Band and will be appearing at the Oska Funk Festival on 7th Sept 2024 alongside with other Funk Bands such as Ken Ken, Heartful★Funks, K-106, N4utral Killers, The NonMalt etc. Tickets at http://osakafunkgrammar.com/ tickets. Enquiries Zeela 06-6316-1199 http://osaka-zeela.jp/ OSAKA FUNK GRAMMAR HP: http://osakafunkgrammar.com See you there!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come celebrate her Birthday at Surfers by the Ocean on Sunday 7th July 2024! Tickets are limited to 100 seats so be quick!
With Special guests
Issei Yoshiba (Percussions)
Harumo Imai (Sax)
Yoshi (Vocals)
Full details on the link below.
Let’s Party!!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
A Special 3-Night Performance by Tokyo Groove Jyoshi for the first time in the US at the Maxan Jazz Club, Las Vegas.
June 13 – 15th
7 PM – 10 PM
For Reservations
(702) 485 -3926
You don’t want to Miss this!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
May 24th 2024 at the
Grapefruit Moon
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
With special guest
Toshitaka Shibata on Keyboards
Admission – ¥4500 (incl. 1 drink)
Doors Open at 18:45
Show Starts at19:30
http://grapefruit-moon.com/2024/05/24/tgj-emi-birthday-special-gig/
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Tokyo Groove Jysoshi plays at the Foundry 616 (Sydney) for the first time in Australia. Come see the band “live” and meet Emi, MiMi and Rina. They are very excited to be in Australia!
Tokyo Groove Jysoshi plays at the Bird’s Basement (Melbourne) for the first time in Australia. Come see the band “live” and meet Emi, MiMi and Rina. They are very excited to be in Australia!
Tokyo Groove Jysoshi plays at the The Duke of George (East Fremantle) for the first time in Australia. Come see the band “live” and meet Emi, MiMi and Rina. They are very excited to be in Australia!
Tokyo Groove Jysoshi plays at the Ellington Jazz Club (Perth) for the first time in Australia. Come see the band “live” and meet Emi, MiMi and Rina. They are very excited to be in Australia!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the songs from their latest Smash Hit EP “TGJ Grooving and Dancing” tonight!
Come and hear Live all the other 4 songs from their latest EP Grooving and Dancing for the first time tonight!
Come and join us at the Live House Soma
2024 Jan 20th (Sat)
Heartful?Funks
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
[BUMP A BOOTY vol.2]
Osaka Shinsaibashi
THE LIVEHOUSE Soma
Open 18:30 Start 19:00
Advance?3000
Door?3500
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
Heartful*Funks
http://www.will-music.net/soma/
TGJ Groove & Dancing Christmas show Dec 24 (Sun) 13:15 Start at the GrapeFruit Moon. New single “Dance to the Music” will be pre-released then. Let’s celebrate Christmas together!
Tickets ¥4500＋drink
https://tiget.net/events/287292
Live streaming ¥2800 https://twitcasting.tv/c:grapefruitmoon_/shopcart/278164
Last live of 2023!
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi travels to Singapore in December 2023 to perform at the Sentosa Music Festival “Jazz by the Cove”.
Dec 16th – Japan Jam
Dec 17th – All Stars Jam
Chili girl and Toshiki Soejima from Japan will appear together
Check out the official website for details
www.sentosa.com.sg/jazzbythecove
TGJ continues Monday Live at the Giga Bar on December 10th 2023 (Sunday!). Be careful ! Not Monday!!
Professional musicians are welcome to jam with TGJ!
TGJ continues Monday Live at the Giga Bar on November 13th and 27th.
TOKYO GROOVE NIGHT 6 at
@BLUES ALLEY JAPAN
1st set/Heartful☆funks
2nd set/TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
Come hear TGJ’s new song from an upcoming EP for the first time!
Open 16：00 Start 17：00
MC ¥5000
配信もあります。
Streaming available
EASYGOINGS O-Taneil Presents
DAY DREAMING
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI with
NITORI HIROYASU FIVE
Juna’s Session Vol. 10
featuring
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi
at the GrapeFruit Moon
Open 19:00 Start 19:45
Tickets ￥4500(+DRINK)
Streaming ￥2800
⚫︎Tickets
https://tiget.net/events/276756
⚫︎Streaming