Country
Japan
14 listening bars across 7 cities.
Baja Bluet
Cozy京都市, Kyoto, Japan Listed
Speakers Vintage Vitavox CN191 Corner Horns and Tannoy Westminster Royal
Music Strictly Jazz on Vinyl; extensive collection of over 5,000 records.
Policy Respectful low voices; deep reverence for the music and vintage equipment.
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Ginza Music Bar
IntimateTokyo, Japan Listed
Speakers High-fidelity sound system; specific speaker models not publicly confirmed
Music Over 3,000 vinyl records covering rock, jazz, soul, disco, new wave, indie rock, hip hop, techno, minimal, and soundtracks
Policy Refined listening-focused cocktail bar; more attentive than rowdy, but not a strict no-talking kissa
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Lion
SilentShibuya, Tokyo, Japan Listed
Speakers Custom 3-meter wooden speaker wall (1950) with Pioneer and JBL components
Music Strictly Classical Music; daily programmed 'concerts' at 3 PM and 7 PM.
Policy No talking allowed; all seats face the speakers like a concert hall.
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SHeLTeR
IntimateHachioji, Tokyo, Japan Listed
Speakers Bozak CMA-10-2DL Custom
Music House, techno, ambient, and avant-garde electronic.
Policy Deep listening. Focus on the DJ and the sonic journey.
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JBS (Jazz, Blues, Soul)
MinimalistShibuya, Tokyo, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
Music Meticulously curated jazz, blues, and soul.
Policy Renowned for the owner’s deep knowledge and the absolute absence of background noise.
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Little Soul Cafe
RelaxedShimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
Music Funk, soul, and R&B focus.
Policy Relaxed and intimate record-lined den.
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Bar Martha
IntimateEbisu, Japan Listed
Speakers 1960s Tannoy
Policy Strict no-talking and no-photography policies; focuses on jazz and vinyl discipline.
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Cafe Independants
Intimate京都市, Kyoto, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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Cafe Lion
Intimate東京都, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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Jazz in Rokudenashi
Intimate京都市, Kyoto, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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Jazz Spot Intro
Intimate東京都, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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Jazz Spot Yamatoya
Intimate京都市, Kyoto, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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P.M. Sounds
Intimate京都市, Kyoto, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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Studio Mule
Intimate東京都, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Listed
Speakers Details pending
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