In the basement of a building with a guitar shop and recording studios, this small venue (capacity 230) is a long-running favourite with Tokyo's indie-scene bands and their fans. Entry charge (and crowd) depends on who is playing. Slightly (suitably?) grungy.
Club Goodman
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
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