Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.
Kabukicho
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
We find out if Booth is a safe haven in the midst of Tokyo’s notorious entertainment district.
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Namco Tokyo pours drinks, serves Pacman parfaits, and plays game music into the night in Shinjuku.
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