The Journal

How to do Tokyo
after dark.

Field notes for visitors — districts decoded, guest lists explained, dress codes, techno temples, and what bottle service really costs. Written by people who go out here.

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The complete guide to Tokyo nightclubs for first-timers

Passport at the door, ¥3,000 covers, last trains, and the unwritten rules of Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Roppongi.

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Districts

Shibuya vs Shinjuku vs Roppongi

Three districts, three completely different nights.

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Access

How to get on the guest list

What a guest pass really does, and how to skip the cover.

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Techno

A night at WOMB & VISION

Inside Tokyo's serious techno floors.

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VIP

What bottle service really costs

Table minimums in Roppongi and when VIP is worth it.

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Style

What to wear to a Tokyo club

Dress codes by district and venue.

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Plan

The perfect Tokyo night crawl

An hour-by-hour route ending at the first train.

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