Kaoru Inoue aka Chari Chari 
Kaoru Inoue aspired to be a DJ around the 90′s, being fully active playing diverse music such as Jazz, Afro, Brazil, Latin, Break Beats, House, Techno, etc, in his own distinctive style at various clubs in Tokyo. Apart from DJing, he also was producing music and participated in a compilation album called ‘LISTEN UP’ (released from Universal Ape) in 1994. Taking advantage of this occasion, he started his own musical project, CHARI CHARI. After his first opportunity of releasing his own production, he produced many songs for independent labels such as the UK label, PUSSYFOOT owned by HOWIE B. and EMIGRATION both at home and abroad. In August1999, his first album, ‘SPRING TO SUMMER’ was released by File Records and received great reaction from inside and outside Japan specially from underground club music scene. This album was also released from the label, ULTIMA in Portugal to the world in January 2001. At the moment, he is participating in various kinds of parties around the world as a guest DJ and also producing songs for compilations such as ‘BOSSA TRES JAZZ…’(YELLOW PRODUCTION in France) as well as doing remixes for many great artists in the world for instance, Femi Kuti, Buffalo Daughter, Crue-l Grand Orchestra, OOIOO, Frankie Valentine, Soft, Calm, Port Of Notes, Arto Lindsay, Bebel Gilbert to name a few. In Jan. 2002, his 2nd album,’in time’ was released from Toy’s Factory Records in Japan. This album included the big hit song called ‘Aurora’ which was also featured recently on Deep & Sexy 2 mixed and compiled by Ron Trent released by Wave Music. This song was also supported by many DJs (Francois K., Danny Krivit, Joe Clausell, Jazzanova, etc.) from around the world. In 2003, he started his own label called ‘Seeds and Ground’ under the Japanese independent label, ‘Crue-l Records’. He formed a band named Aurora with his production partner and guitarist, DSK aka Daisuke Oshima. In this band, he also played guitar besides using some electronics. In fall 2004, Aurora released their debut album, ‘Flare’ (SAGCD005). In summer 2005, Kaoru Inoue produced a more dance oriented album called ‘The Dancer’ (SAGCD007) with his real name. It has been continuing to release an epic title such as ‘Sacred Days’, ‘A Missing Myth’ or ‘Harmony of the Spheres’ by Kaoru Inoue, or Aurora Acoustic (ex. Aurora) so far. Kaoru periodically DJs as well. Holding residencies at Club Air for a regular party called ‘Groundrhythm’. And recently, has been regularly playing live with his group, “Aurora Acoustic” and a mystical music project named ‘Cosmic Blessing Ensemble’ leading by CALM. In 2014, he has revived his alias ‘Chari Chari’ as a live band at RA festival Tokyo (at ageHa). Its future activities are greatly anticipated.​