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This is the most famous name in jazz clubs in a city that loves jazz as much as New York. It’s a second home to many fine musicians from America.

 

This is a ‘gentleman’s club’, and three gents (or more), get a bottle of bubbly on the house.

 

The lounge offers the finest views of Tokyo by night. By day, the imperial plaza below is still spectacular. Perhaps the best view above the tree line in all Tokyo.

 

These bars—indeed, the club as a whole—are for members only, so you’ll have to cadge an invite. The FCCJ has a membership of 2,000 and the most gossipy souls aggregate here in the bars. Try Shimbun Alley on a Saturday night. The Main Bar has musicians changing all the time, also on Saturdays.

 

Here is a joint with hostesses and dancers, but they’ve drawn limits: “No private or lap dancing”. This is a step up from your basic Roppongi strip joint. Look for a map in Metropolis or call the place for one.

 
 
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