”ULTRA JAPAN 2025″

Sep 2025

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The Festival That Shaped Japan’s EDM Culture

While global music trends continue to evolve, EDM culture remains deeply rooted in Japan.
At the centre of that history stands ULTRA JAPAN.

Since its debut in 2014 as the Japanese edition of the world-renowned
Ultra Music Festival,
ULTRA JAPAN has played a defining role in establishing large-scale EDM festivals in Japan and connecting the local scene to the global electronic music movement.

Event Details

  • Dates: 13–14 September 2025
  • Location: Tokyo Odaiba ULTRA PARK, Tokyo
  • Format: Two-day outdoor urban electronic music festival

Set against the Tokyo Bay skyline, ULTRA JAPAN combines world-class production with the accessibility of a major metropolitan location.

ULTRA JAPAN’s Role in Japan’s EDM History

Before ULTRA JAPAN, Japan’s electronic music scene was largely centred around clubs and underground spaces.
ULTRA introduced a new festival scale, both technically and culturally.

Key contributions include:

  • Bringing global headliners to Japan on a consistent basis
  • Establishing EDM as a mainstream festival genre in the country
  • Raising technical standards in sound, lighting, LED visuals, and stage design
  • Creating a platform where international and Japanese artists share the same stage

For more than a decade, ULTRA JAPAN has functioned not just as a festival, but as a cultural reference point for electronic music in Japan.

ULTRA JAPAN 2025 Highlights

The 2025 edition marked a milestone year, continuing ULTRA’s legacy with a carefully curated balance of global superstars and underground credibility.

Global Headliners

Top-tier international DJs and producers led the Main Stage, representing the forefront of EDM, house, and festival-scale electronic music.

RESISTANCE Stage

The RESISTANCE programme once again showcased techno and underground-focused acts, reinforcing ULTRA’s commitment to electronic music culture beyond mainstream EDM.

Japanese Artists

Leading figures from Japan’s electronic and club scenes performed alongside international acts, highlighting the country’s evolving yet deeply rooted EDM identity.