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Night Out in Roppongi   Tokyo

Night Out in Roppongi, Tokyo

 51 Reviews  Roppongi...What do I say about roppongi.Past 2 months I have been here and enjoyed each and every moment I spent at this place.Not a very big place to search for what you are there. I would start... 

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Gion and Pontocho   Kyoto

Gion and Pontocho, Kyoto

 18 Reviews  Onze is a nice little French wine bar in Shijo where most of the city's nightlife is located. There is a food menu featuring their breads, cheeses, and others foods. Then there is a separate menu for... 

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Dotombori   Osaka

Dotombori, Osaka

 14 Reviews  The energy level amps up one the neon lights turn on at Dotombori. A cross section of Japanese society and visitors converge in this popular area - to dine, drink, window shop, gawk and simply chill... 

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Night Out in Shinjuku   Tokyo

Night Out in Shinjuku, Tokyo

 33 Reviews  Shinjuku is home to the red light district in Tokyo. There are no two ways about it, that is where go for the ho's. Believe me when I tell you that I did not know this before I stayed there. That... 

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"A" Bar   Kyoto

"A" Bar, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  A Bar is... A bar! It's one of the many hole-in-the-wall bars around the Gion area and it's popular among foreigners for some reason. There are a fair amount of drinking options and the menu is in... 

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nightviews   Osaka

nightviews, Osaka

 9 Reviews  I've never been out in Osaka as I prefer to go home and sleep... and if you go out in Osaka you have to spend the night there... no night trains to Kyoto. But everyone says there are plenty of great... 

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Night Out in Shibuya   Tokyo

Night Out in Shibuya, Tokyo

 15 Reviews  The picture here is of Shibuya crossing, this is a light day at the worlds bussiest intersection. Why should you go there? This is the place where some of Japan's top models wear the latest... 

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ING Bar   Kyoto

ING Bar, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  ING bar was defiantly a traditional small bar with seating for around 30 people (crammed) that has friendly staff/owners and tunes rocking out, cheap beer and a good singalong however if you are a non... 

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Drinking Out   Tokyo

Drinking Out, Tokyo

 20 Reviews  The Golden Gai's best known bar is La Jetée, a cosy hang out for filmmakers, photographers and their kin since the graceful Tomoyo Kawai, a former film distributor, opened for business 27 years ago.... 

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Hub Bar   Kyoto

Hub Bar, Kyoto

 3 Reviews  It is a fairly relaxed foreigner bar, very little sleaze factor. When we go out we usually meet here. Beer is about 500Yen which is good value but the same goes for non-alcoholic drinks, which is a... 

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Night Out in Ginza   Tokyo

Night Out in Ginza, Tokyo

 12 Reviews  Ginza's streets at night is vibrant and alive! Check out the Christmas decorations during Christmas at Ginza in this picture. Just come and check out the lights and ambience and window shop... 

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Club Metro   Kyoto

Club Metro, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  If you like 'alternative' music, 80's, techno, acid-jazz etc. Metro is not bad. They have a monthly schedule. A very small bar and the atmosphere varies with what's on that night. Depends on the... 

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Clubbing (General Tips)   Tokyo

Clubbing (General Tips), Tokyo

 4 Reviews  I've been reading a lot of the night life reviews on here and it seems everyone has developed the same opinions or they just don't know about all the other great clubs out and about Tokyo. Given, some... 

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Pig and Whistle   Kyoto

Pig and Whistle, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  After a week or so of Japanese food, I gave in and visited the Pig and Whistle for fish and chips (I'm an American, but I love my 2 and chips). The atmosphere is cheerful and laid-back. Staff are... 

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KARAOKE   Tokyo

KARAOKE, Tokyo

 4 Reviews  Karaoke was one of my favourite things to do at night here. I loved it and after hearing a friend sing an amazing rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," hitting all the right notes... 

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Entertainment   Tokyo

Entertainment, Tokyo

 10 Reviews  @Home Cafe Donki is located in the popular Don Quijote building in Akihabara, a building famous for anime, otaku and cosplay mechandise and off course @Home Cafe Maid Kissaten, one of the most popular... 

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Night Out in Odaiba   Tokyo

Night Out in Odaiba, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  After 6pm, there is big discount in entrance fee. You can try different Japanese cuisine inside. Also, you can try different hot spring. You can try many traditonal Japanese games. And of course... 

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Clubbing > GAS PANIC   Tokyo

Clubbing > GAS PANIC, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  I heard GasPanic was where people went to score girls.. get cheap drinks and dance the night away. I also heard it was packed to the jam. I went to the one in Roppongi and then the one in Shibuya.... 

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PACHINKO & Video Games   Tokyo

PACHINKO & Video Games, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  The pinball-like game of Pachinko is extremely popular in Japan and can be found in many American casinos. The term Pachinko is derived from the Japanese word pachi-pachi, meaning the clicking of... 

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Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks   Tokyo

Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  Tokyo Disney at night is porpular for the locals and the tourist. 1st, the entrance fee is US15.00, 70% cheapper than usual, 2nd, less crowded, that means you odn't have to spend long hours to line... 

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Clubbing > WOMB   Tokyo

Clubbing > WOMB, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  I had heard about Womb from the movie "Babel" and wanted to see it for myself. It is much more glamorous in the movie. It took us a bit to find it from Shibuya station, try printing or drawing a map.... 

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Clubbing > ageHa   Tokyo

Clubbing > ageHa, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  A great place that has international DJs and themed events. I saw Armin Van Buuren there. Check the local listings to see whose in town before you go because it's a hike to get there! NEAREST... 

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Clubbing > Salsa Sudada   Tokyo

Clubbing > Salsa Sudada, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  In this Japanese replica of latino salsa bar you truly feel the real touch of Latin atmosphere. The bar is crowded with salsa enthuastics, including short and stereotyped latino guys with their Panama... 

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Rock Inn Bar Current: Rock N Roll Heaven!

by FluffyDice

In Shinjuku, this pub is THE pub to be at. It’s the coolest rock n roll / metal bar ever and its owner, Sushi, is a downright legend. Many of your fave rock and metal bands have all stepped into this place and layed down their yen for a night of drunken madness. I love this place and highly recommend it. As a bonus, my mate Yugo guest DJ’s there a few times a month and that makes it worth itas he plays the best of the best music around. Not that this pub played anything different anyway. An awesome place that I visit frequently when in Japan and is often filled with absolutely gorgeous women that you don't have to pay big bucks to talk to. Wear whatever you want. Jeans and your favourite band's shirt, I guess.

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SENT JAMES CLUB: KYOTO JAZZ

by Pixiekatten

There are 2 Sent James Clubs in Kyoto. One in Honten and one in Ponto-cho. I went to the Ponto-cho one with my friend (who is I might add crazy about jazz). But you dont have to be a jazz person to come here. Its a nice, mellow bar. Dark wooden interior. Flickering candlelights to set that jazzy mood.. AND!! They have a terrace overlooking Kamogawa river. Perfect for a hot summers eve!The drinklist is impressive with many exciting cocktails. A bit pricy. But worth it! Great place!! Smart.

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Heartland: TOKYO CLUB

by Pixiekatten

A classy hip bar in Roppongi Hills. Famous for attracting a lot of gaijins (foreigners). Hip and trendy interior. Good music from a DJ and a cool crowd. (And yep, it is CROWDED!) Lucky us had the private room booked to celebrate our friend's b-day =).See good review:http://metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/479/bars.asp Trendy. Smart. Tidy.

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Sapporo Beer Garden: Giant Beer Garden!

by bkathryn

While I was in Sapporo, there happened to be a beer garden happening. I think there was some kind of festival going on and Sapporo is home to many of Japan's breweries. Several of us went there at least a couple of times. It was the largest beer garden I have ever seen! No special dress requirements.

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Minami District: Osaka's Minami District

by dlandt

Minami means "South" but in Osaka it means the south district, which is the city's center for shopping and entertainment. Streets are literally lined with shops and restaurants, health clubs, theatres and just about anything else you can think of. For all its reputation as being expensive, I really didn't think that things here were all that dear. A visit to Osaka really should include the Minami if not to partake in the fun, then simply to walk around since there is really an atmosphere to the throngs and the double parked cabs that really brings Asia and Japan to life.The photo shows the front of a famous restaurant that specializes in crab, if you can imagine. You can't see the claws moving in the still photo, but they do. The other major area of Osaka is Kita, which (I think) means north. That area is the center of business but also offers a lot in the way of restaurants if not...

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Shidax: Singing is fun

by clayuk

If your going to spend a few weeks in Japan, one of the best things to do for a night out is go to a karaoke club. You pay a set amount for a couple of hours 2000yen which includes your own private room and as much as you can drink. Take some friends or even as I did go with some locals its a great laugh. No one should be naked

Reggae + Japan = Love

by freebird99

I was fortunate to be in Japan for two hot events, Pharrell from the Neptunes concert and Japan's Reggae fest in Yoyogi Park. I didn't realize that the Japanese love and sincerely appreciates Reggae music. There are lots of bars and clubs that play reggae music. Can't remember all the clubs we went to in Tokyo but they were all so much fun.

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Cotton J: Home away from Home

by kj-true-blue

Cooton J's is a nice little bar that enjoys having new faces in the place. The owner is great once you've been there once your family and she remmember you drink will go in the back and cook snacks for you and your friends. Beer is cheap the atmosphere is great and if you enjoy hip hop your in the right place. You can also Karoke Nothing special come as you are. Pic to follow

Ageha: Tokyo Superclub

by sarah24nz

What a club! It is probably Japan's biggest nightclub with a massive arena (some of the worls best DJs play there regularly - recent acts: Basement Jaxx, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Louie Vega, Dave Seaman, Ministry of Sound and many more), a smaller room for hiphop. drum n bass etc, an outside reggae pool area, a chillout tent with huge blowup matresses and great visual shows and 4 good-sized bars. If you come to Tokyo you have to go here (its a bit out of the way in Shinkiba but it's definately worth it). Open: 11pm-6am. No cameras

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Shinjuku: Pachinko

by ClareyD

This is a way around the gaming laws in Japan. Pachinko parlours are everywhere in Japan and you should at least duck into one for the experience. As you walk in through the well sound proofed doors be prepared for the wall of noise and clouds of cigarette smoke!We had to have a go and it is hard to figure out what was going on, but here is an explanation of how to waste some money: - Find a free machine - Pull out a 1,000 Yen note and look confused, one of the attendants will come over, press a button that allows you to feed the note in through a slot at the top - A load of steel ball bearings will come out of a slot at the bottom. - There is a knob on the right of the machine that you need to twist to control how high the balls go - As you start doing well some of the balls will start to collect in the tray at the bottom, we found we needed to feed these back into the game, but you...

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