TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS

Day 2, Hirosaki. Philip flies solo in northern climes with three joints, and perhaps one of the greatest of all time.

June 2026. A nineteen day epic journey commences as Philip returns to his adopted homeland and the quest for joints continues. On this episode, heated debate about needle-based crafts ensues before we take shelter in Yokohama.

Philip finally renders James speechless, as we reach the end of the 'Tokyo Jazz Joints Top Ten Countdown' and reveal our number ones, united in passion but not necessarily in choice. What a rollercoaster!

Clip from Paul Hardcastle's 'The Wizard' (1986). No copyright infringement intended.

This week we are in lockstep, as we enter the truest temple of jazz.

Two joints very far away from each other on the map, but very close in passion, dedication and sheer wonder. The countdown continues with our Number 3 picks!