JAPAN GROOVE MARKET 2026｜9/9〜9/15 Access & Fees

Why You Should Visit

A record market brought to Umeda by HMV record shop. Built around CITY POP, fusion and Japanese grooves, it puts new and used vinyl, cassettes, audio gear, art and apparel side by side. Illustrator Hiroshi Nagai, known for his CITY POP album covers, created the main visual, and his giclee prints, books and goods are on sale at the venue. Six analogue titles due out on September 30 are sold here ahead of release. Seven days for digging and for looking.

Essentials

location

Hankyu Men's Osaka, 1F Main Stage

period

September 9, 2026 (Wed) - September 15, 2026 (Tue)

Time

Follows the opening hours of the venue, Hankyu Men's Osaka: 11:00–20:00 on weekdays and 10:00–20:00 on weekends and holidays. No event-specific times have been announced.

cost

The press release does not state an admission fee. Check the official page for the latest information. Items on sale are of course paid.

Links

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

About a 2-min walk from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station, or 5 min from JR Osaka Station (Midosuji South Gate). Hankyu Men's Osaka has no dedicated or affiliated parking, so drivers use the paid car parks nearby.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Hankyu Men's Osaka, 1F Main Stage, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Pre-release sales (six titles due for general release on September 30, 2026)

Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media / Funky Stuff (cassette)
Taeko Onuki / Ashita kara, Drama c/w Wander Lust (7inch)
Yasuko Agawa / Gravy (LP, clear pink)
Kaoru Akimoto / Cologne (LP, clear pink)
Tohoku Shinkansen / Thru Traffic (LP, clear deep blue)
Mikio Masuda / Mickey's Mouse (LP, clear yellow)

Used record sale

Fusion and CITY POP classics on used vinyl and used cassettes
Rarities confirmed: Hiroshi Matsumoto & Hideo Ichikawa "Megalopolis" (original pressing with obi) and Koichi Matsukaze Trio "Earth Mother"

Hiroshi Nagai art and goods

Giclee prints, books and related items
T-shirt (white/black) ¥8,800, hoodie (black/grey) ¥16,500
Cassette player ¥8,800, slipmat ¥4,400, tote bag ¥5,500
Magnets (rectangular/round) ¥660, clear file ¥770, sticker set (five A5 canvases) ¥1,100

Niagara Records official apparel

Official T-shirts from Niagara Records, the label founded by Eiichi Ohtaki
Knit bags and sweaters by knit artist "Amimono Horinouchi"
The "A LONG VACATION" long-sleeve T-shirt and knit sweater are sold here ahead of general release

*Line-up and prices are subject to change.

FAQ

What are the opening hours during the event?

No event-specific hours have been announced. Hankyu Men's Osaka itself opens 11:00–20:00 on weekdays and 10:00–20:00 on weekends and holidays. Check the official page before visiting.

Do I need a reservation?

No information on reservations has been announced. The market runs in an event space on the first floor of the department store; check the official page for details.

Are the pre-release records only available at the venue?

The six titles are scheduled for general release on September 30, 2026, and can be bought early at the venue during the run. The "A LONG VACATION" long-sleeve T-shirt and knit sweater are also venue-first.

Is it fine to visit on a rainy day?

The venue is indoors inside the department store, reachable from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station via underground passages, so weather is rarely an issue.

Calendar

Add it to your calendar so you can check back on it later.

Google Calendar Apple Calendar (.ics)

We hope it gives you a reason to head out together.

X FB LINE

Events

Events nearby & around the same time

Other events happening around the same time or in a similar area.

View Recommended Events →

8/21 - 9/27

Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka — 5F Gallery

9/16 - 9/20

Biople FES OSAKA 2026

Shukusai Plaza, 9F Hankyu Umeda Main Store (Kita-ku, Osaka)

7/11 - 9/27

1999 Exhibition: Memories of a Day That Never Was

Taniguchi Etsu Dai-2 Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka

9/17 - 9/19

ONDO LAND RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

Kaze-no-Hiroba, Osaka Station City

7/17 - 10/12

Special Exhibition: Mass Extinctions — BIG FIVE

Nature Hall, Osaka Museum of Natural History (2F, Nature Study Center, Nagai Park)

Events

What to do in Kobe this weekend?

View Recommended Events →

5/2 - 3/20

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026–27 | Weekend Fireworks off Meriken Park

Meriken Park

7/30 - 9/30

Miffy × Kobe Port Tower: Night Time

Kobe Port Tower and venues across the Kobe waterfront

8/1 - 9/30

KOBE MOON HOPPING 2026

Participating venues around Sannomiya, Kobe (one in Tarumi Ward)

9/9 - 9/14

13th Kobe-Ichi Local Fair, Sep 9–14

Daimaru Kobe, 9F Event Hall & special area beside the escalators

9/19 - 9/20

Kobe Coffee Village | Seaside Coffee Festival

Big Roof Plaza, Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe

10/3

Bshop Ongakusai 2026

Kobe (Venue TBA. Previous: Meriken Park)

Explore

Explore More of Kobe

View All Features →

Sightseeing

Top Sightseeing Spots in Kobe

Local News

Kobe Local News

Openings & Closings

Kobe Shop Openings & Closings