BAR JAP

Musashino, Tokyo

Located inside the JAP工房 direct-managed shop in Kichijoji, BAR JAP is a cozy, hidden rock bar. During bar hours, guests can enjoy drinks and daily food menus while watching rock concert footage on screen.

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About Musashino

Musashino, in west Tokyo, centers on Kichijoji, one of the city's most popular neighborhoods, next to Inokashira Park. Kichijoji Station is on the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku and is the western end of the Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya. The Harmonica Yokocho alleys by the north exit are packed with tiny bars and eateries, and the area has a long history of jazz, live music and record shops.

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