fiogf49gjkf0d Tokyo's
nightlife
and
entertainment
options run the full gamut, from grand Kabuki theatres and cinemas to broom-cupboard bars and live music venues (known as "live houses"). The distinction between restaurants,
bars and clubs
in the city's
sakariba
(lively places), such as Ginza, Shibuya or Shinjuku, is a hazy one, with many places offering a range of entertainment depending on the evening or customers' spirits.
On the cultural side, you can sample all Japan's major
performance arts
in Tokyo, from stately
No
, the oldest in its theatrical repertoire, to
Buto
, the country's unique contribution to contemporary dance. However, if you only have the energy, or budget, for one such cultural experience, then save it for
Kabuki
, with its larger-than-life heroes, flamboyant costumes and dramatic finales. Information about these and other performances is available in the English-language press, notably
Tokyo Journal
, and from Tokyo TIC
. Alternatively, ring Teletourist (tel 03/3201-2911; 24hr) for recorded details of what's on. Tickets are available from theatres and ticket agencies
.
Other useful information
for tourists (each section contains more specific sub-sections):
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