Big cities provide enticing stomping grounds for creatures of the night, and Tokyo is no exception. Its broad avenues can suddenly turn -- and shrink -- into narrow side streets and labyrinthine alleyways. These tucked-away arteries, lit up at night by bars' and restaurants' colorful signs and lanterns, can make the metropolis feel all the more alluring.
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In a retro suburb of Tokyo, nightclubs are second homes
Koenji's diverse music dives double as refuges for patrons
Tokyo's Koenji district is home to cozy nightspots where fashion, music and art collide. (Nikkei montage/Source photos courtesy of Edward M. Gomez and Botchy-Botchy)
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