Tokyo’s biggest club district has an all-night sushi joint where the chef is also a working host.
Kabukicho
Akaya Kunugi owes it all to his rich “princesses” who spend up to US$35,000 a night on him.
Afternoon, alcohol-free open house provides luxurious backdrops, chance to chat and snap photos with hosts.
The best at encouraging clients to spend money, he rakes in as much as US$375,000 per month.
The unusually-named restaurant battles against the robots of Kabukicho with spooky spirits and staff that look like creepy androids.
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With a rotating schedule of models on-site, the bar will be open for a limited time only.
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