Robot Restaurant (Shinjuku)

An entertainment venue in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, that achieved overwhelming popularity among international tourists with giant robots and neon-lit performances. The over-the-top fusion of Japanese pop culture and technology spread among foreign visitors as a 'must-do experience' in Tokyo.

A compact drinking quarter near Kabukicho in Shinjuku, packed with roughly 200 tiny bars. Its narrow alleys preserving a strong Showa-era atmosphere and eclectic establishments attract creatives and tourists from around the world. It is a one-of-a-kind distillation of Japan's yokocho (alley) culture.

Japan's largest entertainment district, sprawling east of Shinjuku Station. Neon-lit streets are packed with bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and the recent opening of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower has added new vitality. It is known worldwide as a setting for films and video games.

A Shinjuku drinking district with about 200 tiny bars. The unique culture of chatting with owners at 6-seat counters is globally popular as Tokyo's deep nightlife experience.

A narrow alley of small eateries near Shinjuku Station's west exit. Its Showa-era atmosphere of yakitori smoke is known to foreigners as 'Piss Alley,' offering an authentic Tokyo commoner culture experience.

A drinking district of approximately 200 tiny bars crammed into a corner of Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Narrow alleys packed with 6-10 seat establishments retain a strong Showa atmosphere, serving as cultural salons for writers, filmmakers, and musicians. Recently it has become hugely popular with international tourists.