Live Music House / Club Spots in Japan

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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Makishi 3-9-272F
    This club as has been a favorite of local people since it first opened more than ten years ago. Patrons feel as if they're in an intimate hideaway as they enjoy a playlist centered on techno and the performances of the DJs. The bar serves not only conventional cocktails but also alcoholic beverages typical of Kyushu and Okinawa, such as awamori (distilled rice liquor) and imo-jochu (distilled sweet potato liquor).
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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Makishi 1-20-13 SO Makishi Building 4F
    This music bar is proud of its fine sound system, and people of every nationality, age, and type come here to enjoy music. There is a permanent DJ booth in the bar, which holds DJ performances and live music events on weekends.
  • Club Clutch
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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Asato 1-1-60
    This club's playlists emphasize hip hop, reggae, and R&B, and it is popular with patrons of every nationality. Weekends feature live performances by DJs and dancers, and discounts on drinks, and frequent events, such as Ladies' Day attract a large and lively crowd.
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    Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Odori 1-6-19 Odori Building B1
    Opened in 2017, this club has a high-class, laid-back atmosphere. It is known for its decor and its high-quality sound system for club music, especially house and techno. The recently installed air-cooled beer server is just one example of the care that the club takes with the quality of its drinks.
  • Club Block
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    Gifu Pref. Gifushi Yanagasedori 1-7 Mitsukoshi Building 3F
    Located in the Yanagase Shopping District of the city of Gifu, this club features hip hop, R&B, and reggae. It frequently invites dancers, DJs, and other artists for live events. In addition to operating a club, this establishment also rents space to organizations and individuals for private events.
  • Little Village Birth
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    Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Honmachi 4-65-3
  • Yard
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Mutachou 22-10
    This club is located in the Muta-cho neighborhood, one of the principal bar districts of the city of Miyakonojo. It frequently sponsors live performances by DJs, bands, dancers and other artists in a variety of genres and other club-wide events, making it a popular venue for a lively crowd of clubbers.
  • Club Squall
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Omachi 1-4-14 Building Building B1F
    One of the oldest clubs in the city of Sendai, this is a great place to enjoy club music, especially hip hop and reggae. Its high-quality sound system, including a Dynacord Cobra System, has attracted the loyalty of many music enthusiasts. Unlike most clubs, the minimum age for admission is 19.
  • Club Shaft
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Kokubunchou 2-7-22 San Francisco 18 Building 1F
    This is one of the most popular clubs and live music venues in the city of Sendai. It frequently sponsors live performances by talented artists and attracts a crowd of fun-loving young people every night of the week. It is well equipped with sound and lighting systems, as well as large screens and TV monitors that let patrons enjoy a wide variety of events. The bar serves not only a full range of alcoholic beverages but also several kinds of soft drinks.
  • World
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Nishikiyamachishijou Kameru 97 Merimi Am Bill BF
    Based on the concept of making the Kyoto Basin even hotter, this is one of the oldest clubs in the city, and it has enjoyed long-lasting popularity among Japanese and international clubbers and music enthusiasts. Each floor of the three-story club features a different genre of music. Only one floor is open on weekdays, but all three floors are available to patrons on weekends and during special events.
  • Octave
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    Kyoto Prefecture Nakagyo-ku Kawaramacho Sanjo Down 2-chome Yamasaki-machi 236-2 Lumiere De Building 4F
    This club located on Kiyamachi-dori Street near Sanjo Station has characteristic sound systems with a superb heavy bass, including the Knockout Sound System. They regularly hold events inviting DJs, dancers and bands from different genres centered on reggae and hip-hop, and it is crowded day after day with many clubbers.
  • Navaro
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Minamitsuboimachi 10-1 Be-9 Building BF
    This all-genre club is located on Satsuma Kaido Street (Kagoshima Kaido) near Fujisakigumae Station, and is operated as a bar on weekdays and a club and live house on weekends and for events. It has the strong support of music lovers because of its impressive acoustic equipment.
  • Woal
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Renjakuchou 29th English-British B1
    This all-genre club is located on Togoku Bunka Rekishi Kaido near Takasaki Station's West Exit, and offers a wide range of dance music genres including hip-hop, reggae, EDM and house to enjoy. They regularly hold live events inviting DJs, dancers and bands on weekends, and it is crowded with many clubbers. Another reason why it is a great venue is because of the available coin lockers, allowing you to focus on dancing and the events with free hands.
  • Herbie
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nagarekawachou 8 - 20 Nagaregawa Eightville B1 F
    This luxurious club tries to be a club where adults can also have fun, and is one of the largest in the prefecture. They have high-quality sound systems and moving lights, and also Japan's first DJ booth linked with 3D LED vision, allowing you to enjoy top performances. Its ladies seating and powder rooms also make it very popular among women.
  • Bar Edge
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nagarekawachou 8-15B1F
    This venue is operated as a getaway bar where you can enjoy relaxing music on weekdays and an all-genre club on weekends, and is one of the city's most long established music bars. Known for its high-quality sound system and core song selection, it has the strong support of many music lovers. They play different genres of music depending on the day, allowing you to enjoy something new with every visit.
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    Saga Pref. Sagashi Chuouhonmachi 1-24 Kitamura Building 2F
    This club opened in 1998 and has enjoyed the strong popularity of many clubbers as one of the city's most venerable. It is operated as a music bar where you can relax and enjoy music and drinks on weekdays, and as a club where you can live it up with various club music on weekends and for events.
  • Sandinista
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    Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Kasumichou 2-3-35 eighth building B1F
    This music lounge is near Yamagata Station's East Exit, and has a high-quality sound system that can be used for the performances of both DJs and bands, giving it the strong support of artists from a wide range of music genres. They regularly hold club events where you can enjoy DJ performances and live concerts by bands, and it is crowded day after day with many music lovers.
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Ubeshi Chuouchou 2-10-23
    This getaway live house is tucked away on National Route 190. It boasts the strong support of artists from a wide range of music genres because it holds both club and band events. It also holds event jointly with the reggae bar Unity Yard located on the first floor.
  • Hacienda
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    Yamaguchi Prefecture Hofu city 2-281-2 F
    This getaway music lounge is located close to Hofu Station. Inside has a relaxing at-home atmosphere with an interesting mood and DJ booth, and they regularly hold live events by skilled DJs. Many people go to enjoy drinks at the izakaya bar Nomuno on the first floor after events.
  • Club Move
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    Shiga Pref. Otsushi Bamba 1-11-2 13th Morita Building 4F
    Opened as Shiga Prefecture's first full-scale club in 1997, it has continued to be loved by many clubbers over the years as one of the most venerated clubs in the prefecture. It uses a clear and powerful sound system particularly preferred by K-SUKE, the owner who has made a name for himself as a house DJ. They play a wide range of music from different genres including club music such as house and hip-hop in addition to J-pop and anime songs, giving them the strong support of many prominent DJs and artists.

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