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.
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 sessions with customers. Warm, friendly and enthusiastic, Otonawa-san (TT’s master),
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 the staff (though more often at Bar Mitsu) and often
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 rule about couples not being allowed to play with single
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 (expats/tourists). Manager is very friendly and well-established in the local