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  2. Kabukichō - Wikipedia

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    Kabukichō (Japanese: 歌舞伎町, Kabuki-chō, pronounced [kabɯki̥ tɕoː]) is an entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.Kabukichō is considered a red-light district [1] with a high concentration of host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town" (眠らない街, Nemuranai Machi, pronounced [nemɯɾanai matɕiꜜ]).

  3. Types of prostitution in modern Japan - Wikipedia

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    A number of different types of soaplands exist, typically located in complexes with varying numbers of soaplands. Well-known complexes can be found in Susukino in Sapporo, Yoshiwara and Kabukicho in Tokyo, Kawasaki, Kanazuen in Gifu, Ogoto in Shiga, Fukuhara in Kobe, Sagaminumata in Odawara, and Nakasu in Fukuoka.

  4. File : Kabukicho red gate and colorful neon street signs at ...

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    English: Kabukichō red gate and colorful neon street signs, entertainment and red-light district at night in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Français : Porche rouge de Kabukichō et panneaux néon colorés, dans le quartier chaud de divertissement la nuit à Kabukicho , Shinjuku , Tokyo , Japon.

  5. History of Tokyo - Wikipedia

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    The plains were not safe for travelers. ... The area was open at night, which benefited brothel owners. ... The Kabukicho district of Shinjuku in 1982, ...

  6. File:Colorful neon street signs in Kabukichō, Shinjuku, Tokyo.jpg

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    This image has been assessed under the valued image criteria and is considered the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Sakura Street in Kabukichō, Tokyo at night. You can see its nomination here .

  7. Shinjuku Golden Gai - Wikipedia

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    An alley in Golden Gai. Golden Gai is a few minutes' walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station, between the Shinjuku City Office and the Hanazono Shrine. [6] Its architectural importance is that it provides a view into the relatively recent past of Tokyo, when large parts of the city resembled present-day Golden Gai, particularly in terms of the extremely narrow lanes and the tiny two-story ...

  8. List of nightclub fires - Wikipedia

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    Kabukicho, Shinjuku: Japan 2001 44: 3 suspected arson Fifth-deadliest fire in post-war Japanese history Club La Guajira fire: Caracas: Venezuela 2002 47: 28 Christmas decoration Bouncer delayed exit asking patrons not to leave without paying Utopía nightclub fire: Santiago de Surco, Lima: Peru 2002 29: 57 torch The Station nightclub fire: West ...

  9. Host and hostess clubs - Wikipedia

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    The champagne will be drunk straight from the bottle by the customer, then the host, and then the other hosts. Often a wet towel will be held under the chin of the customer and hosts while they drink to prevent spills. The performance differs from club to club, and is believed to have originated at club Ryugujo in Kabukicho by the manager Yoritomo.