Kaoru Inoue is a Tokyo-based DJ, producer, and sound artist known for his deep, atmospheric approach to dance music. Emerging in the late 1990s, he has released acclaimed works under his own name and as Chari Chari, blending organic instrumentation with electronic textures to create richly layered soundscapes. Drawing on influences from jazz, house, and world music, Inoue’s productions and DJ sets radiate warmth and depth. His long-standing presence in Japan’s underground scene has made him a respected figure in global electronic music circles.