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An institution, the Lion was one of Japan's first beer halls when Yebisu beer rose
to popularity during the early Meiji period. This fantastically kitsch incarnation
dates to 1934. Come for the atmosphere - skip the food. ( www.ginzalion.jp ; 7-9-20 Ginza,
Chūō-ku;

11.30am-11pm; Ginza Line to Ginza, exit A4; )

Local Life

Namiki-dōri

Narrow Namiki-dōri ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ) is Tokyo's most exclusive nightlife strip,
where velvet drapes blot out the windows and elegant women dressed in kimono wait
on company execs and politicians in members-only bars and clubs. Stroll through in
the evening and you might catch a glimpse of this secretive world.

Entertainment

21 Takarazuka Gekijō

TRADITIONAL THEATRE

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The all-female Takarazuka Gekijō revue, goes back to 1914, but is still wildly popu-
lar with a mostly female audience who come to swoon over actresses in drag. If
you love camp, this is for you. The musicals are in Japanese, but English synopses
are available. ( 5251-2001; http://kageki.hankyu.co.jp/english/index.html ; 1-1-3 Yūrakuchō,
Chiyoda-ku; tickets ¥3500-11,000;

Hibiya Line to Hibiya, exits A5 & A13)

Shopping

22 Mitsukoshi

DEPARTMENT STORE

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