Summer Travel Music

Born in 1994 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, emma is a fashion model featured in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns. She is also the Creative Director of her own fashion label, ER, and has gained recognition in Japan and internationally for her work as a creative.

Playlist notes

Ever since I was little, my father filled our days with music. Those moments became the roots of my musical identity. These days, I can hardly imagine a day without it. Music gives me the confidence to be myself and has supported me throughout my life. For this playlist, I selected songs by artists I truly love, imagining the many different scenes and emotions that come with a summer journey.

Born in 1992 in Aichi, Japan, Show Kasamatsu began his acting career in 2013. He made his feature film debut as a leading actor in Flower and Rain (2020) and has since starred in Ring Wandering. His recent work also includes the Japan–US co-production Tokyo Vice (HBO Max), Gannibal (Disney+), the international drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North (U-NEXT), the Korean film Good News (Netflix), and the Korean drama Taxi Driver 3 (U-NEXT). In 2022, Kasamatsu signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the world's leading talent agencies. This year, he also announced a management partnership in South Korea, further expanding his career across international markets.

Playlist note

I selected songs I’d like to listen to while driving along the highway late at night.

TOWA TEI made his U.S. debut in 1990 as a member of Deee-Lite with the album World Clique. Since then, he has released 13 solo albums, three albums under the name SWEET ROBOTS AGAINST THE MACHINE, as well as works with METAFIVE.

Since April 2025, he has been composing the theme music for Billboard Live. In early autumn of the same year, a Dolby Atmos edition of his latest album, AH!!, mixed by Goh Hotoda, will be released. He also composed the score for The Song of Four Wings, one of the episodes in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, released on October 29. His latest album, ZAMBIENT, will be released on August 21, 2026.

Playlist note

I arranged this playlist to follow the story of a summer journey: departure, to the seaside, to the groove of the drive, sunset, and the night — TOWA TEI

Keiko Hitotsuyama is a stylist known for her versatile approach, spanning everything from high fashion to streetwear. In addition to editorial work, she has built a strong reputation through advertising and commercial campaigns. In 2014, she founded the fashion consulting and production company SLITS inc. Since then, her work has expanded beyond styling to include brand direction and product development. She also co-directs the jewellery brand KNOWHOW.

Playlist note

Music has always been by my side as I move between New York and Tokyo. The artists and genres I was obsessed with as a student have never lost their appeal. Even after all these years, I find myself loving them more with age.For this playlist, I've selected some of those treasured favourites, along with the quiet piano pieces I've been listening to lately and new music I've discovered during my travels.

I arranged the tracks with a natural flow in mind, like the changing scenes of a day: from the crisp air of the morning, through the energy of the city at noon, the intense summer sun, sunset, and finally the stillness of the night. Next year, I'm planning a trip through South America. I'm already looking forward to listening to this playlist while experiencing the light, the wind, and even the scents of the places I encounter along the way. Just as travel changes the scenery around us, music can reveal a completely different side of itself depending on where we are and how we feel.

The same song can take on a new character with every place and moment. Transcending time and borders, these are the songs that enrich the time I spend on the move. This playlist is a collection of those companions that have always travelled with me.