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After 365 days of daily sentō visits, beatmaker NICKELMAN unveils Nippon Onsen Kikou—a bath-inspired album born from his “hot & cold bath groove” envisioned through clouds of steam.

Crafted exclusively from carefully selected Japanese groove samples, this is a blissful instrumental album overflowing with pure sentō love.

Inspired by the Nishi-style hot & cold bathing method, which recommends alternating between warm and cold baths ten times, the album consists of ten tracks, each evoking the diversity of public bath culture—sound textures rising like steam and shimmering like ripples on hot water.

The cover artwork features a unique collage by 55555, reminiscent of Japan’s nostalgic, character-filled sentō scenes.

Created using inspiration from visits to local bathhouses and hot-spring facilities with OKB, the head of OKE MUSIC FACTORY, as well as hidden hot springs and natural wonders found on tour, this release delivers a supreme relaxation experience—a sound journey through the landscapes beyond the steam.

“Overflowing energy and euphoria.”
Enjoy the sparkling refreshment that washes away the day’s fatigue—just like stepping out of a perfectly balanced hot & cold bath. — (via Artist, Bandcamp)

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Label: OKE MUSIC FACTORY
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Released: 2026
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Lo-Fi, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Ambient, Beats, Soul-Jazz

File under: Hip-Hop

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