Tokyo
mitokon
mitokon, real name Yoko Itaya, is a DJ/music writer based in Tokyo specializing in contemporary African dance music, especially of South Africa.
Since first setting foot on the continent in 2008, mitokon has continued to immerse herself in African culture, visiting South Africa and other nations in the region on a yearly basis.
After a few visits, she became captivated by the highly sophisticated and sensational sounds of Africa's latest music scene.
Since then, she has never ceased to pursue the music, culture and numerous gems born out of it and has been spreading the word in Japan via social media and articles in music magazines.
From 2017, she has been an active DJ specializing in South African genres, including Gqom, Kwaito, South African House and the latest craze of Amapiano.
She is also active as a member of the Tokyo-based Gqom party crew "TYO GQOM", having performed at Nyege Nyege Festival held in Uganda in 2022 and FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL in 2025.
Since first setting foot on the continent in 2008, mitokon has continued to immerse herself in African culture, visiting South Africa and other nations in the region on a yearly basis.
After a few visits, she became captivated by the highly sophisticated and sensational sounds of Africa's latest music scene.
Since then, she has never ceased to pursue the music, culture and numerous gems born out of it and has been spreading the word in Japan via social media and articles in music magazines.
From 2017, she has been an active DJ specializing in South African genres, including Gqom, Kwaito, South African House and the latest craze of Amapiano.
She is also active as a member of the Tokyo-based Gqom party crew "TYO GQOM", having performed at Nyege Nyege Festival held in Uganda in 2022 and FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL in 2025.
