ya (Human elements)

Aya is a Tokyo-born Drum & Bass DJ who began her career in 2010.
She is known for a smooth, groove-driven sound infused with funk and soul influences, earning recognition for her delicate mixing and refined sense of flow.

Since 2016, she has been a resident DJ of Human Elements, the label led by Makoto, one of Japan’s leading Drum & Bass producers.
She has shared the stage with both domestic and international artists such as DJ Marky, Stamina MC, Logistics, and Tokyo Prose.

In recent years, Aya has also been active as an organizer and curator.
In 2022 and 2023, she hosted Nippachi Festival, a free, 100-capacity festival in Miyakojima, Okinawa, featuring a dedicated sound system brought to the island.
In December 2025, the festival moved to VS. in Umeda, Osaka, where she curated an expanded event featuring audio-visual performances, live acts, and DJs active at the forefront of the scene.

Since 2024, she has also been responsible for the planning and direction of Yuragi, an immersive sound and visual experience held at the members-only sake bar SAKEBARO aoyama.
Rooted in her sensibility as a DJ, Aya continues to expand her practice toward designing music experiences as a whole.