Originally Posted by mosburger
This might be prejudice from my side, but I guess 90% of the whole "English Cafe" thing is Japanese females looking for an "emphatic and understanding" Caucasian male friend. The proprietors know this as well...
As for cigar lounges in Japan, there is/was a glossy magazine called "Otoko no himitsu" ("Men's secret" ) that rates upmarket Japanese and Western style bars all over Japan. Now, here Japan offers a great variety of pleasant spots to unwind after work.
Okay. I'll cross off the Engish Cafe thing from my list. Not that I don't mind skirt chasing Japanese women, but I am sure the better quality ones won't be hanging out at these places
The magazine sounds like a good tip, and I'll have to check some of this out on my next stopover.
Cheers,
M8