We're doing it again this season! The snow festival!!

The event will be held at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort for two days on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
We will be holding a special event called "Ishiuchi Maruyama Retro Snow Style" where you can enjoy the atmosphere of "Heisei Retro"! This event is a big hit every year, and this year will be the 4th time it has been held!
This event is a one-of-a-kind retro music festival where three DJ booths will be set up on the slopes, allowing you to participate in the festival while enjoying skiing and snowboarding!
Of course, it's OK even if you don't slip!
Ishiuchi Maruyama's "Sunrise Express" is open to everyone, even those without skis or snowboards, so anyone can enjoy the event! Enjoy the spectacular views of the Uonuma Plain and the Echigo Mountains, along with great music!
On Sunday, January 18th, DJ KOO will be performing as a special guest! In addition, worldwide influencer Lilly will be in attendance!
In the evening, there will also be free sake sponsored by Shirataki Sake Brewery.
Every year, people come to the event dressed in retro Heisei-era skiing attire and enjoy the fun together with the performers, which is a big hit. We look forward to your participation.

REPORT PHOTOS

DJ KOO

[DJ KOO]
One of Japan's leading entertainers!
The DJ and leader of TRF, whose total CD sales exceed 2200 million, continues to be loved by many people.
Collaborating with Japanese cultural traditions such as "matsuri" (festivals) and "bon odori" (bon dance), the group is actively promoting entertainment-based Japanese culture both domestically and internationally.
On August 8, 2020, he celebrated his 40th anniversary as a DJ, and in 2021 he was appointed a visiting professor at Osaka University of Arts and an ambassador for the Asakusa 6th Ward Festival, and is active in many fields.
February 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of TRF's debut!
HAPPY DO DANCE!!!

Yukemuri DJs

A DJ unit consisting of DJ CARP and Nachu. One of Japan's leading J-POP DJ teams, they continue to DJ at big parties in Tokyo and festivals around the country, creating an undeniable buzz. They are the organizers of "Tokyo Kayokyoku Night," one of the largest J-POP DJ events in the Kanto region. They have produced numerous mix compilations, including "Anokoro Snow Magic," "globe NONSTOP BEST," and "TK WORKS NONSTOP MIX" and "TRF NONSTOP MIX" with DJ KOO. They are also currently actively producing all of the works in "Anokoro ga Tomaranai," the first digital distribution series of J-POP MIX.

HomeCut

In 2005, he released the mix-CD "#1," which was packed with everything from old school hip-hop to Detroit techno. He also made a guest appearance at the "DMC DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS." In 2006, he released his second mix-CD, "#2," and performed at "SonarSound Tokyo 2006." In 2007, he released his third mix-CD, "#2.5." In 2009, he co-authored "THE EDIT Edit Disc Guide," the world's first disc guide focusing on the editing technique. As a spin-off project, he also contributed to "The Extended," a disc review book specializing in 80's pop. In 2010, he performed high-speed cut-ups during his DJ set at DOMMUNE, which resulted in the unusual occurrence of VJ Ukawa being unable to keep up with the switching. In the same year, he released "Home Cut Meets nonSectRadicals ep" from Maltine Records and "TOWA TEI FLASH & BIG FUN MEGAMIX #02" from Towa Tei's own label MACH. In 2015, he released "Setsuna Wagon R&B MIX," a collection of 67 sad R&B tracks.
Recently, he updated his signature mix series for the first time in 14 years, releasing "#3" on Bandcamp.

Taku Kawanishi

He began his DJ career in 1998. In 05, he debuted as a trackmaker with "Steam Chief OST & more." He subsequently participated in PIZZICATO FIVE's Cut Up album "PIZZICATO FIVE WE DIG YOU," the Lupin III remix "PUNCH THE MONKEY," and the HIFANA-sponsored compilation CD "Minamikaze Cable 07." He has also released MUSH UP~EDIT vinyl records under various names, including his pseudonymous unit THREE GOOD RULES. His 11 mix CD "VINYL FANTASY" garnered attention and quickly sold out. He is also a trusted turntablist, scratching tracks for various artists and commercials. In November 2019, he released his long-awaited new mix CD "SAND STEP," his first in 12 years.

T5UBU

SHIT, an all-round DJ from Toyama, takes in a vast amount of information from a wide range of musical perspectives and processes it with a natural sense of balance to create vibrant music.

OSH

He began DJing in Shinjuku in 2008. He specializes in combining the best of dance music and pop music, and believes that the essence of his style lies in Tsunku♂'s groove, so he co-organized "Tsunpara" in 2013. In 2017, he launched the J-POP party "GOOD NiGHT DISCO." His style is characterized by incorporating a miscellaneous mix of rock, idols, anime songs, and special effects music based on house, re-presenting it as dance music. He continues to perform on a national scale, both inside and outside of clubs, including performing a live DJ mix during interFM's live broadcast special "Find Your Colors with TOKYO RAINBOW PRIDE."

JIRo

Born in the Showa era, raised on The Best Ten, and most of his friends are people who started DJing because they wanted to be popular. While working at a publishing company in Tokyo and editing manga books, he plays a wide range of music, mainly house music, but also pop songs, idol songs, and anime songs.

Lilly

Lilly (@lilly__island)
Photographer & Video Creator & Instagrammer & YouTuber & TikToker
On Instagram, he mainly posts photos of nature and works as a nature artist.
On YouTube, she mainly posts about her daily life and child-rearing.
He expresses his unique performances through photography and video, with the theme of coexistence with nature. His worldview has gained widespread support, especially among young people, both in Japan and overseas.

Melo Yamashita

Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1981 and raised in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, he is a doorman at the Door of Memory. He advocates Heisei Retro and studies the customs of ordinary people in the 80s and 90s, focusing on the bubble era. He explores transparent culture such as skeletons, communication devices and digital products, talent shops, Yankee culture, and gal culture, and has created exhibitions that recreate the rooms of young people at the time. He has also researched "fancy picture souvenirs," souvenirs sold at tourist spots during the bubble era for children. He has traveled all over Japan to protect these souvenirs, investigating 6000 stores and protecting 25000 species to date. He has introduced nostalgic culture through numerous media appearances, including "Matsuko's Unknown World." His books include "The World of Heisei Retro" (Tokyo Kirara Publishing) and "Encyclopedia of Fancy Picture Souvenirs" (East Press).

TORU akamr.mellow

Inspired by HIP HOP, which was still in its infancy in Japan in the early 90s, he began DJing, feeling his way around. At the same time, he explored its roots and dabbled in SOUL, JAZZ, FUNK, etc. He was one of the first in the Hokuriku region to establish an all-genre style, continuing to rock the floors of various clubs. He has now been DJing for 30 years. With his wide-ranging sense of music selection and technique, he has further built his current style that is not bound by genre. Hokuriku's strongest ALL MIX PARTY "Mohitotsunodoyoubi" @BASE Kanazawa, every second Saturday of the month, regular DJ 7inch only DJ PARTY "seventh heaven!!" Held irregularly in various locations

GO (KICK OFF)

DJ / Producer
Member of the DJ unit "KICK OFF" (blue).
With his extensive tournament experience and on-site experience, he is a genre-less DJ who plays a wide variety of music with technical skill, exciting people of all ages, genders and nationalities.
He has performed in all 47 prefectures as a DJ, won the "CDJ BATTLE CONTEST" hosted by m-flo☆Taku Takahashi, won the DJ controller battle "C plus One" hosted by Otai Records, won the MEGAMIX DJ BATTLE 2024 hosted by Shimamura Music, was in charge of the Square Enix Music official game music DJ MIX "Airship Cruise Beats Vol.2,3" and "FOAMSTARS," was the opening act at the 2019 DMC JAPAN FINAL, Fuji Rock's "air world SMOKING LOUNGE," served as the RINK DJ at the 2024/25 ICU World Cup Speed Skating Nagano, appeared on FM Yokohama's "PRIME TIME," and released Irumania MCMA's "Paripian Anthem TPPA (feat. KICK OFF) (DJ GO REMIX)," and is currently active in a wide range of fields.

taqoisiblue

"Tokyo Shinjuku Techo" regular "A Brighter Summer Day" (even-numbered months) & "Unlimited Party Boys" (irregular) co-host

Yoshizawadynamite.jp

From 94 to 02, he was a DJ member (currently a support member) of the rock band "THEATRE BROOK," and performed at "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '24." In parallel with his club music, from around 00 he developed a penchant for Japanese music, known as "Wamono," and released a series of Wamono mixes, which became a hot topic on the scene. In 15, he supervised and wrote "Wamono A to Z -Japanese Groove Disc Guide-" for Rittor Music, which achieved unprecedented sales for a disc guide. He is also one of the top DJs driving the recent "Wamono boom," overseeing compilations and playlists for various record companies, vinyl reissues, and re-edits. His Wamono compilation series, supervised and released by the French label 180G in 20, has garnered attention overseas, and a new release is currently in the works. "Not content with simply playing existing tracks, he has an original DJ style that incorporates trick play, extensive use of scratching and samplers, and even mic performances!"

DJ KAZZMATAZZ

Born in Niigata Prefecture. Discovered HIP HOP through SK8 VIDEO. DJing is vinyl only.
Currently based in Tokyo, he focuses on DJing both in Tokyo and on regional tours, as well as producing mix CDs, and has released numerous works, including the Japanese Rap + Original Material mix "JAPANESE CUTZ," BIG JOE's mix series "JAP RAPPIN' Vol.6," the COCOLO BLAND 7-inch only mix "DONUT CUTZ," and a collaborative mix CD with DJ URUMA-DLiP RECORDS, "RASTA CUTZ × BLK MFN."
He has also produced novelty mix CDs for record shops such as WENOD and JET SET.
In October 2015, she released a new series of Japanese Nadeshiko mix songs called "JAPANESE GIRL."
It was an explosive hit, with all 500 copies sold out within a month of its release.
On his YouTube channel The Moment, he has uploaded DJ videos of Japanese mixes "FULL VINYL | Japanese Groove Cutz | ALL 45's VINYL" & "90s 00s Hiphop set" and "FULL VINYL | ALL 7INCH VINYL DJ SET | KAZZMATAZZ & 2SHAN", which have been viewed over 20 times.
Recently, she has released Japanese girl MIXXX's "JAPANESE GIRL VOL.8."

DJ BUMP☆MAN

Arriving from Sanjo.
Representative of the Niigata Japanese Goods Association.
He started DJing in the 90s hoping to be popular with the ladies, but ended up being a nerd DJ instead...
Previously, he mainly played soul and funk, but now he is completely into Japanese music, and his geekiness has only intensified, playing everything from city pop to folk songs.

DJ KAIZU

[Niigata Wamono Association: Folk Song Head]
A serial killer who suddenly had an eye for Japanese music, was baptized by folk music, and captivated the dance floor with his innovative interpretations, transforming it into a Bon Odori dance.
He is obsessed with the charm of tower DJs and spends his days fantasizing.
Music and fashion are timeless.
She pretends to be cool, but she is shy and moody. She loves cats.

T5UBU

[Niigata Wamono Association: Folk Song Head]
Genre-less top-notch DJ in Toyama SHIT
In recent years, he has been active as a resident DJ at the feel-good party "Tonight KONG BANG," which started in his hometown of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.

HAYATO DELAROSSA

He began his career organizing the punk/hardcore event "PLUGED" with the support of the select shop PLUGS in his hometown of Chiba. He later absorbed a wide variety of music from around the world and mixed songs with his own unique interpretation, unconstrained by existing genres. With the spirit of punk at its core, he proposes a free way to enjoy music, from hip hop, reggae, and metal to pop music. His mixing style, which moves freely between genres, creates a one-of-a-kind groove, and this style has led to him appearing at events, festivals, and Bon Odori festivals across a variety of genres. He also works in a variety of musical venues, including remixing, track making, and playing in bands.
When he uploaded a video of himself dancing Bon Odori to Bon Jovi's songs in front of Nakano Sun Plaza to Twitter, it went viral, and after receiving a comment from Bon Jovi himself, it became news and was broadcast on all TV stations, creating a miracle.
In 2024, he was finally introduced as a DJ on the official Bon Jovi account.

2026.1.17 [SAT]-1.18 [SUN]

Appearance on 1/17 and 18

Planned attendance on January 1th and 17,18th

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*Please use the Sunrise Express gondola to get to the Speaker House.
Even if you don't have skis or snowboards, you can access the venue on foot.

[Access] Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort: By car: 5 minutes from Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway without passing through a pass; Train: Tokyo Station - Echigo-Yuzawa Station, minimum 70 minutes by Joetsu Shinkansen; Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from the east exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station