They really go for the gusto in just about everything they do, and that extends to their drinking establishments. Certain Tokyo neighborhoods are notorious for hosting some of the most bizarre bars in the world.
Shibuya is one of the edgiest neighborhoods of Tokyo, and plenty of unusual watering holes are located here. Vibe Bar Wildone boasts a selection of over sex toys to be explored while you knock back cocktails. And yes, if you find one you like you can buy it and take it home. One place that you can enjoy some fuzzy snuggles is Neko Bar Akanasu, a little izakaya by Ekoda Station. Five cats roam around the premises on their own volition, cozying up to patrons and sitting on their laps.
The drinks are served in giant syringes, waitresses are dressed like demented nurses, and if you want to get their attention you need to rattle on the bars of your booth with a lead pipe. Floor shows amp up the weirdness to nuclear levels, with homicidal clowns menacing patrons with plastic weaponry and giant dildos. And combining firearms with alcohol? Sure, the weapons here are all just air rifles and firing lanes in the back let you take aim at paper targets.
Yat-chan and Fuku-chan, the pair of primates, take drink orders from customers and deliver libations to the tables, to be rewarded with delicious boiled soybeans. Some of the items, including the main altar, were actually purchased from European medieval churches for extra authenticity. Going to the bar after work is a necessary escape for millions of corporate drones.
So why would you want to spend your free time in a bar that looks exactly like an office? Penguin Bar Ikebukuro is dedicated to those chubby flightless creatures known as penguins , and not only are the walls lined with pictures of the birds, but a tank in the back of the space holds three birds, who curiously watch bargoers. But unlike their American counterparts, they seem to be a little more accepted by society at large.
