Hikashu, a Japanese band, was formed in 1977 by Makoto Inoue and Yasushi
Yamashita. They were considered among the "Big Three of Techno" in Japan, along
with Plastics and P-MODEL, before exploring avant-garde music and free jazz.
They released their self-titled debut album in 1980 through Eastworld Records.
Throughout their career, Hikashu released numerous albums such as Natsu (Summer)
(1980) and Watashi No Tanoshimi (My Pleasure) (1984). The band's discography
spans over four decades, with significant releases like Ten Ten in 2007 and LA
LA WHAT in 2021.