Never Never Land

Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


Lively, loud and filled with bohemian characters, Never Never Land is a long-running fixture on Shimokita's bar circuit. It's a good place to wind up when you're in need of food – the bar snacks are tasty Okinawan dishes. Cover is ¥200; food and drink from ¥500. Look for the twinkling lights in the window.


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