Arabesque ◆ アラベスク
Fairly large happ bar in Shinjuku
Scarlet ◆ スカーレット東京
Recent addition to the Happ Bar scene opened in January 2023.Fairly large (former Bliss Out location), overall relaxed rules.
Olive21 ◆ オリーブ21
Long-established Couple Kissa (only allows paired couples), swinging-oriented. Men must be able to speak Japanese (regardless of their companion abilities). BDSM play is not authorised. Discourages guy-on-guy action (girl-on-girl OK).
Bar Tied-Up
Small rope bar in Kabukicho. Not particularly foreigner-friendly (see comments).
Bar Arcadia
S&M Bar managed by Tokyo kinbakushi Doyama Tesshin. Regulars meet there to chat and drink. Staff will occasionally provide (light) S&M and shibari services. Same building, one floor down from
Titty Twister
Despite the jejune naming, Titty Twister is a proper S&M Bar, with a strong rope lean.Aside from occasional shows (announced on the website or Twitter), staff will often offer rope
Bar Ubu ◆ Bar初心
Like most SM Bars in Japan: geared toward discussion and the occasional light play.Occasional shows (mainly rope) are announced on their website. Legendary bakushi Shigonawa Bingo is officially part of
WakuWaku Bar ◆ ワクワクバー ◆ 9259
Mainly goes by 9259 (Kyu-ni-go-ku): a not-so-subtle sexual pun. Fairly small and foreigner-friendly, however, both some understanding of Japanese and a Japanese Health Insurance card, are required for sign-up. Has
Bliss Out ◆ ブリスアウト [closed]
8 Oct 2023 update: Bliss Out has suddenly closed. A successor might open, but not announced yet. Most English-friendly Happening Bar in Tokyo, and as such: high ratio of foreigners