Nightlife
Discover the best nightlife spots in town! From trendy bars and nightclubs to the hottest events, explore our complete nightlife guides and recommendations.
Rainbow Disco Club: The Complete Guide to Japan’s Izu Music Festival
Rainbow Disco Club is widely regarded as one of the most unique electronic music festivals in Japan. Held each year in the coastal town of Izu Inatori, a few hours south of Tokyo, the festival attracts music lovers from across Japan and around the world who come together for a weekend of house music, nature,…
Dogenzaka Church: Shibuya’s Thrilling Nun-Themed Church Bar
I stumbled on this bar during one of my nights out in Shibuya. The area is famous for its lively nightlife and endless entertainment, and while it is full of girls’ bars, this place is something else entirely. To me it sits somewhere between a club and a bar: there is a dancefloor, a scattering…
Okinawa Snake Wine: The Fascinating Truth About Habu Sake, Japan’s Most Exotic Liquor
Japan has no shortage of unusual regional drinks, but few spark as much curiosity, or as much debate, as habu sake, better known as Okinawa snake wine. It is made by steeping a whole venomous habu pit viper in awamori, the local Okinawan spirit, and yes, the snake stays in the bottle. Okinawans treat it…
Decabar Tokyo: Rope Art Shows and DJ Sumirock in Kabukicho
A night at Decabar in Kabukicho: Japanese rope art performances, DJ Sumirock and tips for your first visit.
Halloween in Tokyo: From Shibuya to Shinjuku and Beyond
Halloween in Tokyo has changed dramatically in recent years. For decades, Shibuya Halloween was one of the most famous street celebrations in Asia, attracting hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists to the area around Shibuya Crossing. Today, however, visitors searching for Halloween in Tokyo are often surprised to discover that Shibuya is actively discouraging…
