NEWS
Kulture Launches New Live Music Series ‘KrosSphere’
— Featuring Japanese and International Artists
A new project starting in Japan, with international shows planned for the future.
The first edition brings Thailand’s alternative pop duo Dept to Japan for the first time, alongside Homecomings!
Press releases
Kulture Inc. is launching a new live music series, ‘KrosSphere.’
‘KrosSphere’ is a new project connecting the world's music scenes, centered on collaborations between artists across countries, cultures, and language.
The first edition features Dept, a popular act from Bangkok's indie scene drawing attention across Asia, and Homecomings, a Kyoto-born band expanding its reach beyond Japan.
Making its first live appearance in Japan, Dept. is a duo whose signature track “17 (Hoo Hoo)” spent 19 weeks on Thailand's Top 100 chart and has surpassed 10 million cumulative views on YouTube — a testament to the group's standing in Thailand's indie scene and to expectations for its future international activity.
Two acts that have led their respective music scenes in Japan and Thailand, shaped by different cultures, will meet on the new stage that is ‘KrosSphere.’ Experience a special moment where music connects artists and audiences across countries and cultures.
Tickets for this show go on sale today through Kulture's newly launched ticketing platform, ‘LIVENODE TICKET.’
‘LIVENODE TICKET’ is a ticketing service that goes beyond simply handling ticket purchases and admission — it leverages purchase and attendance data to support artists in building ongoing, lasting relationships with their fans. (*)
Kulture has previously produced numerous live series centered on venues in Tokyo, including ‘StoriAA’ and ‘PLAY.’ With ‘KrosSphere,’ Kulture will continue to hold shows in Tokyo while also looking ahead to performances overseas, bringing a wide range of artists to the stage. Stay tuned for future lineup announcements.
* For details on ‘LIVENODE TICKET,’ please refer to the press release below.
https://kulture.jp/en/news_detail.php?id=83
‘KrosSphere’ Event Details
■ Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
■ Time: Doors 19:00 / Start 19:30（JST）
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■ Performers: DEPT. / Homecomings
■ Ticket price:
Advance ticket ¥5,000 (tax incl.) + one drink order
U-22 ticket ¥3,500 (tax incl.) + one drink order (*)
■ Tickets:
- LIVENODE early access
Sales period: July 17 (Fri), 2026, 12:00 – July 26 (Sun), 2026, 23:59
Sales URL: https://ticket.livenode.jp/event/krossphere-20261002
- Ticket Pia early access
Sales period: July 27 (Mon), 2026, 18:00 – August 2 (Sun), 2026, 23:59
Sales URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/krossphere/
- General sale: August 8 (Sat), 2026, 12:00
LIVENODE TICKET: https://ticket.livenode.jp/event/krossphere-20261002
TICKET PIA: https://w.pia.jp/t/krossphere/
■Official X: https://x.com/storiaa_info
* About the U-22 ticket:
- Guests aged 22 or under on the day of the show may enter for ¥3,500.
- Quantities are limited. Once the allotted number of tickets has sold out, guests aged 22 or under must purchase a regular-priced ticket.
- The “U-22 ticket” must be purchased through LIVENODE Ticket or TICKET PIA.
- Please present one of the following forms of ID at entry: driver's license, passport, My Number card, health insurance card, or student ID (with date of birth).
* Forms of ID other than those listed, as well as copies or screenshots, will not be accepted.
* Guests who cannot present ID, or whose ID does not match their ticket, will be required to pay the difference to the regular ticket price.
- Ticket fees are non-refundable. Please double-check your purchase before completing it.
Artist Profiles
■ Dept
‘KrosSphere’ is a new project connecting the world's music scenes, centered on collaborations between artists across countries, cultures, and language.
The first edition features Dept, a popular act from Bangkok's indie scene drawing attention across Asia, and Homecomings, a Kyoto-born band expanding its reach beyond Japan.
Making its first live appearance in Japan, Dept. is a duo whose signature track “17 (Hoo Hoo)” spent 19 weeks on Thailand's Top 100 chart and has surpassed 10 million cumulative views on YouTube — a testament to the group's standing in Thailand's indie scene and to expectations for its future international activity.
Two acts that have led their respective music scenes in Japan and Thailand, shaped by different cultures, will meet on the new stage that is ‘KrosSphere.’ Experience a special moment where music connects artists and audiences across countries and cultures.
Tickets for this show go on sale today through Kulture's newly launched ticketing platform, ‘LIVENODE TICKET.’
‘LIVENODE TICKET’ is a ticketing service that goes beyond simply handling ticket purchases and admission — it leverages purchase and attendance data to support artists in building ongoing, lasting relationships with their fans. (*)
Kulture has previously produced numerous live series centered on venues in Tokyo, including ‘StoriAA’ and ‘PLAY.’ With ‘KrosSphere,’ Kulture will continue to hold shows in Tokyo while also looking ahead to performances overseas, bringing a wide range of artists to the stage. Stay tuned for future lineup announcements.
* For details on ‘LIVENODE TICKET,’ please refer to the press release below.
https://kulture.jp/en/news_detail.php?id=83
‘KrosSphere’ Event Details
■ Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
■ Time: Doors 19:00 / Start 19:30（JST）
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■ Performers: DEPT. / Homecomings
■ Ticket price:
Advance ticket ¥5,000 (tax incl.) + one drink order
U-22 ticket ¥3,500 (tax incl.) + one drink order (*)
■ Tickets:
- LIVENODE early access
Sales period: July 17 (Fri), 2026, 12:00 – July 26 (Sun), 2026, 23:59
Sales URL: https://ticket.livenode.jp/event/krossphere-20261002
- Ticket Pia early access
Sales period: July 27 (Mon), 2026, 18:00 – August 2 (Sun), 2026, 23:59
Sales URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/krossphere/
- General sale: August 8 (Sat), 2026, 12:00
LIVENODE TICKET: https://ticket.livenode.jp/event/krossphere-20261002
TICKET PIA: https://w.pia.jp/t/krossphere/
■Official X: https://x.com/storiaa_info
* About the U-22 ticket:
- Guests aged 22 or under on the day of the show may enter for ¥3,500.
- Quantities are limited. Once the allotted number of tickets has sold out, guests aged 22 or under must purchase a regular-priced ticket.
- The “U-22 ticket” must be purchased through LIVENODE Ticket or TICKET PIA.
- Please present one of the following forms of ID at entry: driver's license, passport, My Number card, health insurance card, or student ID (with date of birth).
* Forms of ID other than those listed, as well as copies or screenshots, will not be accepted.
* Guests who cannot present ID, or whose ID does not match their ticket, will be required to pay the difference to the regular ticket price.
- Ticket fees are non-refundable. Please double-check your purchase before completing it.
Artist Profiles
■ Dept
Formed by Benz (Pawat Opassirichote) and Luke (Luke Townsend).
While studying at Mahidol University College of Music, Benz — who wanted to make music and was looking for someone to work with — met Luke, who was playing keyboards in a friend's band at the time. The two began writing songs together, which became the starting point for DEPT. The band's sound is rooted in synth-pop, built around Benz's distinctive vocals; combined with dreamy, floating synthesizer textures and Benz's guitar work, the result is a sound that is uniquely DEPT.'s own.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dept.dept/
X: https://x.com/callmedept
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeptDept
■ Homecomings
While studying at Mahidol University College of Music, Benz — who wanted to make music and was looking for someone to work with — met Luke, who was playing keyboards in a friend's band at the time. The two began writing songs together, which became the starting point for DEPT. The band's sound is rooted in synth-pop, built around Benz's distinctive vocals; combined with dreamy, floating synthesizer textures and Benz's guitar work, the result is a sound that is uniquely DEPT.'s own.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dept.dept/
X: https://x.com/callmedept
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeptDept
■ Homecomings
Formed in Kyoto, 2012, Homecomings is one of much-talked-about bands in Japanese indie-music scene.
Their music filled with fuzzy & Jangly guitars, catchy & bittersweet dreampop melodies and beautiful vocal harmonies was quickly noticed by Japanese media and they were tipped as “One-to-watch indie band”.
The band’s reputation has been established with memorable shows as supports to The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mac DeMarco, Norman Blake, Cloud Nothings and Superchunk. Their Japanese festival dates encompassed sets at such like Fujirock Festival. They toured UK for the first time and played 5 cities with Night Flowers April 2019.
Homecomings have Played as support slots to the likes of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mac DeMarco, Julien Baker, Norman Blake(Teenage Fanclub), Cloud Nothings and Night Flowers and have appeared at major Japanese festival such like Fuji Rock Festival, Rush Ball and Radio Crazy.
A few of their latest singes, “Songbirds” served as the main theme song to a Kyoto Animation studio's hit Japanimation film, “Liz And The Blue Bird” and "Cakes" was used as the ending theme song for one of the hot topic movies 2019 titled "Ai Ga Nanda".
Official Website: https://homecomings.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_homecomings_/
X: https://x.com/homcomi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HomecomingsCH
Upcoming Events
Their music filled with fuzzy & Jangly guitars, catchy & bittersweet dreampop melodies and beautiful vocal harmonies was quickly noticed by Japanese media and they were tipped as “One-to-watch indie band”.
The band’s reputation has been established with memorable shows as supports to The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mac DeMarco, Norman Blake, Cloud Nothings and Superchunk. Their Japanese festival dates encompassed sets at such like Fujirock Festival. They toured UK for the first time and played 5 cities with Night Flowers April 2019.
Homecomings have Played as support slots to the likes of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mac DeMarco, Julien Baker, Norman Blake(Teenage Fanclub), Cloud Nothings and Night Flowers and have appeared at major Japanese festival such like Fuji Rock Festival, Rush Ball and Radio Crazy.
A few of their latest singes, “Songbirds” served as the main theme song to a Kyoto Animation studio's hit Japanimation film, “Liz And The Blue Bird” and "Cakes" was used as the ending theme song for one of the hot topic movies 2019 titled "Ai Ga Nanda".
Official Website: https://homecomings.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_homecomings_/
X: https://x.com/homcomi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HomecomingsCH
Upcoming Events
"PLAY VOL.168" Event Details
■Date: July 28, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
■Artists: Carnation / Yasuyuki Horigome (band set)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥6,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol168/
■Date: July 28, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
■Artists: Carnation / Yasuyuki Horigome (band set)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥6,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol168/
"PLAY VOL.170" Event Details
■Date: August 11, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: Azuma Mitsuyoshi Trio +1 / Taifu Club
■Pop-up Store: Shinbopan(https://www.instagram.com/shinbopan_/)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥4,000 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-170/
■Date: August 11, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: Azuma Mitsuyoshi Trio +1 / Taifu Club
■Pop-up Store: Shinbopan(https://www.instagram.com/shinbopan_/)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥4,000 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-170/
"PLAY VOL.171" Event Details
■ Date: September 4, 2026 (Fri)
■ Time: Doors open 7:00 p.m. / Start 7:30 p.m.
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: LEO IMAI [LEO Imai, Natsuhiko Okamura, Shigekuni, Kenichi Shirane] / Enfants
■ Ticket Price:
Advance Ticket ¥4,800 (tax in) + Drink fee
U-22 Ticket ¥3,500 (tax in) + Drink fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-171/
■ Date: September 4, 2026 (Fri)
■ Time: Doors open 7:00 p.m. / Start 7:30 p.m.
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: LEO IMAI [LEO Imai, Natsuhiko Okamura, Shigekuni, Kenichi Shirane] / Enfants
■ Ticket Price:
Advance Ticket ¥4,800 (tax in) + Drink fee
U-22 Ticket ¥3,500 (tax in) + Drink fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-171/
"PLAY VOL.172 〜Floral Meeting〜" Event Details
■ Date: August 16, 2026 (Sun)
■ Time: Doors Open 6:00 p.m. / Start 6:30 p.m.
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■ Artists: Kicell / Yuko Ikema & No-ro-son (Yuichi Ushioda - g, Kentaro Sasaki - b, Shinji Wada - ds, Ryotaro Miyasaka - per)
■ Stage Decoration: Kenji Kumaki (https://www.instagram.com/kuma_ken)
■ Flyer Design: Saiko Shiiki (https://shiikisaiko.jimdofree.com/)
■ Ticket Price:
Advance Ticket ¥4,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
U-22 Ticket ¥3,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■ Tickets:
- General Sale: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-172/
■ Date: August 16, 2026 (Sun)
■ Time: Doors Open 6:00 p.m. / Start 6:30 p.m.
■ Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■ Artists: Kicell / Yuko Ikema & No-ro-son (Yuichi Ushioda - g, Kentaro Sasaki - b, Shinji Wada - ds, Ryotaro Miyasaka - per)
■ Stage Decoration: Kenji Kumaki (https://www.instagram.com/kuma_ken)
■ Flyer Design: Saiko Shiiki (https://shiikisaiko.jimdofree.com/)
■ Ticket Price:
Advance Ticket ¥4,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
U-22 Ticket ¥3,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■ Tickets:
- General Sale: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-172/