Nightlife & the Arts in The Kansai Region
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The Kansai Region Nightlife & the Arts
| Name | Category | Location |
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Bears
This tiny basement, which reaches capacity with 70 people, is... |
Music Clubs | Osaka |
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Blue Note
Jazz fans should head to Umeda and this high-end club where the... |
Music Clubs | Osaka |
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Booze Up Bar
Entering Booze Up feels like stepping onto the retro set of a... |
Bars | Kobe |
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Café Absinthe
After browsing the fashions in Minami-horie's boutiques, pop... |
Bars | Osaka |
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Club Karma
If you're looking for serious techno or all-night dancing, Club... |
Dance Clubs | Osaka |
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Club Quattro
Up-and-coming Japanese rock bands and popular Western bands play... |
Music Clubs | Osaka |
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Mr. Kelly's
This club on the ground floor of the Sun Garden Hotel regularly... |
Music Clubs | Osaka |
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National Bunraku Theatre
Fans of theater will not want to miss the chance to see a performance... |
Theater | Osaka |
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Polo Dog
Polo Dog is regularly packed with foreigners, both longtime residents... |
Bars | Kobe |
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Sone
The city's most famous jazz club, in existence since 1961, is... |
Music Clubs | Kobe |
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