飲み屋 えるえふる／LIKE A FOOL RECORD
Shin-Daita, Tokyo
Tucked down a narrow side street in Shin-Daita, this compact bar/record café feels like a well-kept secret of Tokyo’s westside music scene — equal parts friendly neighborhood watering hole and vinyl-hunting hideout. Inside, warm amber light, a row of stools at the counter and a modest shelf of carefully curated LPs set the tone: owners spin everything from dusty Japanese city pop and jazz to indie obscurities on vintage turntables, inviting conversation as much as solitary listening. It’s the kind of place where regulars trade music recs with travelers, where the bartender happily queues up a rare pressing if you ask, and where impromptu DJ sets or intimate live takes happen on laid-back weeknights. Close to the bohemian energy of nearby Shimokitazawa but calmer and more intimate, Bar ELF / LIKE A FOOL RECORD is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic, music-first evening in Tokyo — sip something smooth, let a record play, and soak in the quietly passionate vibe.
Tucked down a narrow side street in Shin-Daita, this compact bar/record café feels like a well-kept secret of Tokyo’s westside music scene — equal parts friendly neighborhood watering hole and vinyl-hunting hideout. Inside, warm amber light, a row of stools at the counter and a modest shelf of carefully curated LPs set the tone: owners spin everything from dusty Japanese city pop and jazz to indie obscurities on vintage turntables, inviting conversation as much as solitary listening. It’s the kind of place where regulars trade music recs with travelers, where the bartender happily queues up a rare pressing if you ask, and where impromptu DJ sets or intimate live takes happen on laid-back weeknights. Close to the bohemian energy of nearby Shimokitazawa but calmer and more intimate, Bar ELF / LIKE A FOOL RECORD is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic, music-first evening in Tokyo — sip something smooth, let a record play, and soak in the quietly passionate vibe.