JapanEntertainment

Music entertainment in Japan

  1. Club Cielo

    Smart and sophisticated, Club Cielo is one of the hottest spots in downtown Naha. Although it's going to be a pricey night out, this is a good choice for top-quality music ranging from the latest in American hip-hop to the hottest Euro-electronica tracks. The club is on the 6F across the street from the Okinawan Prefectural Assembly Hall.

    reviewed

  2. A

    Lotus

    Two floors above Opium in the Namiki Curl Building is Lotus, a stylish, Zenlike space where you can take off your shoes and relax on the raised floor amid cushions and low tables or sip cocktails at the bar. There's a little DJ booth here too playing great tunes.

    reviewed

  3. De'Nile

    This is another subterranean dance spot with different DJs every night, located behind Taka-Pla.

    Most dance clubs don't get going until around 23:00. Many bars have as admission charge (average around ¥500 to ¥1000).

    reviewed

  4. B

    Unit

    This subterranean space contains a restaurant, club and bar on each descending floor. Shows are mostly big-name Japanese DJ events, but live bands also play here. Be sure to bring ID to get in.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Shibuya O-East

    Shibuya O-East is the big mama of several related venues forming a compound of clubs up Love Hotel Hill. With its sheer size, this house draws bigger-name international and domestic acts.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Ayer's Rock

    This cosy basement bar thumps with techno DJs, bongos and beer. Popular with local musicians, it's a good place to scope out the local scene.

    reviewed