Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ, Tōkyō Suka Paradaisu Ōkesutora), commonly abbreviated by fans as Skapara or TSPO, is a Japanese ska and jazz band formed in 1988 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, and initially composed of over 10 veterans of Tokyo's underground scene.

[9] They have collaborated with several vocalists outside of their band, including Shiina Ringo, Akira Kobayashi, Kyōko Koizumi, Schadaraparr, Puffy, Yoshie Nakano and Tamio Okuda.

At this time the 'classic' lineup of the band included: Asa-Chang (percussions), Tsuyoshi Kawakami (Bass), Tatsuyuki Aoki (drums), Yuichi Oki (keyboards), Marc Hayashi (guitar), Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta (alto sax/agitate man), Gamo (tenor sax), Atsushi Yanaka (baritone sax), Nargo (trumpet), Masahiko Kitahara (trombone) and Cleanhead Gimura (vocals).

Yuhei Takeuchi (alto sax) was part of the original lineup, but left in 1990, though he has re-joined the band live on several occasions.

[9] After their second album, World Famous (ワールドフェイマス), original guitarist Marc Hayashi left the band and was replaced by Toru Terashi.

While the band worked on their fifth album, vocalist Cleanhead Gimura lost his ongoing battle with brain cancer and died.

During the band's visit to Thailand, Alto Sax/Agitate Man Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta was involved in a motorcycle accident, suffering damage to his legs.

For their next record, Stomping on Downbeat Alley, the band invited three guest singers: Yusuke Chiba (Thee Michelle Gun Elephant), Tajima Takao (Original Love, Pizzicato Five) and Tamio Okuda (Unicorn).

[14] As with Downbeat Alley these singles became huge hits, and the band also recorded a DVD at the final show for the tour, with all three singers.

[15] 2010 saw the release of World Ska Symphony, featuring guest vocals from Tamio Okuda, Crystal Kay, and Kazuyoshi Saito.

They also played a show in Mexico City to promote this edition for more than 6,000 people, making it their highest attended solo concert in North America.

[19] (Tsuyoshi Kawakami, Hajime Omori) (Yuichi Oki) (TSPO + Fantastic Plastic Machine + Dr Ys + KMP + OCHICHY) (Takashi Kato) (Kin-Ichi Motegi, Takashi Kato) (Kin-Ichi Motegi) See Fishmans Page (Nargo & Masahiko Kitahara)