Member Directory
Connect with Osaka's nightlife professionals
31 members found
Head bartender at one of Kitashinchi's most iconic whisky bars. 12 years crafting cocktails in Osaka. Passionate about Japanese whisky and experimental mixology.
DJ and nightlife curator based in Namba. Resident at Club Joule and Ghosttown. Specialising in house, techno and J-bass. Available for bookings.
British bar manager with 15 years experience across London, Tokyo and now Osaka. Currently managing operations at a flagship cocktail bar in Umeda. Open to consulting.
Venue owner and entrepreneur. Founded Shinsaibashi's beloved cocktail lounge Indigo Room. Passionate about elevating Osaka's cocktail culture and supporting new talent.
Event organizer specialising in large-scale nightlife productions and industry networking events. 200+ events produced across Osaka. Brand partnerships welcome.
Nigerian-Japanese hospitality professional working in luxury hotels. Food & beverage manager at a 5-star hotel in Umeda. Bridging cultures through exceptional service.
Craft beer and sake supplier. Running a boutique beverage distribution company serving over 60 bars and restaurants in the Osaka region. Always looking for new partners.
Mexican-born cocktail bartender and flair specialist. Currently available for full-time positions in Osaka. Competed in Japan Bartender Championship 2024. WSET Level 3 certified.
Club promoter and creative director. Built some of Osaka's most memorable themed nights. Currently representing 3 venues in the Shinsaibashi area.
Swedish hospitality professional and sommelier. Wine & spirits consultant helping Osaka venues build world-class beverage programs. WSET Diploma holder.
DJ Takeshi — techno and ambient producer. Residency at BASE Osaka. Releases on Kompakt Records. Available for international bookings. Also runs a monthly collective night.
Bar manager and mixologist at Dotonbori's newest concept cocktail bar. 8 years in the industry, trained under a master mixologist in Kyoto before moving to Osaka.
Irish bar owner. Opened Tenma's first Irish-Japanese fusion gastropub in 2019. Looking to expand and open a second location. Seeking investors and venue partners.
Freelance event organizer and creative consultant. Specialises in pop-up bars, brand activation events, and private corporate parties across the Kansai region.
Ghanaian DJ and music producer based in Juso. Afrobeats, Amapiano and electronic fusion. Monthly residency at a Juso rooftop bar. Studio sessions available.
Korean-Japanese bartender and brand ambassador for a premium Korean spirits company. Based in Kyobashi, passionate about introducing Korean drinking culture to Japan.
Italian hotel professional managing F&B at a boutique hotel in Fukushima. Former head bartender at a 5-star hotel in Milan. Passionate about aperitivo culture in Japan.
Beverage supplier and sake educator. Running sake tasting tours and supplying premium sake to Osaka's finest restaurants. Certified Sake Sommelier (SSA).
American bartender and cocktail consultant. Published in Punch Magazine. 10 years across NYC, London, and now Osaka. Currently consulting for new venue openings.
Promoter and nightlife entrepreneur in Shinsekai. Running underground party series for 4 years. Connecting local artists with international acts visiting Osaka.
Indian hospitality professional and luxury hotel consultant. Currently F&B Director at a top Osaka hotel. Mentoring aspiring hoteliers and building Indo-Japanese culinary bridges.
Bar owner and whisky enthusiast. Founded The Still Room in Nakatsu — Osaka's most celebrated whisky bar. Member of the Japan Whisky Society.
German bar manager and spirits educator. Running team training programs for hospitality staff across Osaka. Former brand ambassador for a major European spirits brand.
Electronic music producer and DJ. Has released on labels including Ninja Tune and Ghostly International. Available for residencies, festivals and private events in Osaka.
Cocktail bartender and sake specialist at a renowned Kyobashi omakase cocktail bar. Finalist at Japan's Best Bar Awards 2023. Passionate about regional Japanese ingredients.
DJ and music curator specializing in deep house, techno, and Japanese electronic music. Resident DJ at multiple Osaka venues.
Event organizer and producer with a focus on immersive nightlife experiences. Have produced 200+ events across Japan and Korea.
Cocktail specialist with 8 years behind the bar in Tokyo and Osaka. Passionate about Japanese whisky and craft spirits.
Kenji Mori
Bar owner and hospitality entrepreneur. Owner of two successful cocktail bars in Namba. Always looking for talented staff and collaborations.
Tom Wallace
British expat and craft beer enthusiast. Head bartender focusing on beer culture and education in Osaka.
Maria Santos
Experienced bar manager with a background in luxury hospitality. Currently managing operations at a high-volume cocktail bar in Umeda.
