Originally Posted by
seattletravelguy
I'll be in Tokyo, from March 5-9. I'll barely miss the weekend. Any suggestions for non-pretentious 'scene' gay bars - a place to just sit and have a drink without go-go boys or music blasting or the style council out in full force?
Are there other known areas where gay men socialize, aside from Shinjuku? Wondering if Rappongi or Harajaku have anything going on during the work week?
There are pretentious gay bars here?
There is this gay bar in the drinking district for business men in suits. The district is called "Shinbashi" and it's really an interesting place to explore. The gay bar there is very casual and friendly. It's called "Townhouse" This bar is actually happening and crowded on weekdays. So it might be a perfect fit for you. I have seen some foreign tourists in there. Shinbashi is supposedly cheaper as business men are on budget. Every drink is 500 Yen. But they have premium liquors surprisingly considering the amount you pay.
I don't think I am going to take tklchris2003 to this bar as it's early but I am going to take him and his boyfriend to this district. You might be able to hear something about this area from him after next weekend.