Tokedashita Garasubako, translating to "Melting Glass Box," was a pioneering Japanese acid folk project formed in November 1970. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tokedashita-garasubako/1674737857?utm_source=openai)) The ensemble featured Takashi Nishioka of Itsutsu No Akai Fusen, "Singing Philosopher" Tetsuo Saito, and Takasuke Kida from the psychedelic band Jacks. Their sole, self-titled album, released on URC Records, is celebrated for its surreal, Dadaistic soundscapes, blending mind-bending electric guitar leads with avant-garde studio effects. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/65049-tokedashita-garasubako?utm_source=openai)) The recording also boasted contributions from luminaries like Kazuhiko Kato (Folk Crusaders, Sadistic Mika Band), Kazuo Takeda (Blues Creation), and Haruomi Hosono (Apryl Fool, Happy End, YMO). ([meditations.jp](https://meditations.jp/en/products/%E5%90%90%E7%97%99%E5%94%BE%E8%88%90%E6%B1%B0%E4%BC%BD%E8%97%8D%E6%B2%99%E7%AE%B1-%E6%BA%B6%E3%81%91%E5%87%BA%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9%E7%AE%B1-lp?utm_source=openai)) This cult classic remains a cornerstone of Japan's psychedelic renaissance.