ボロンテール
Akasaka, Tokyo
Tucked into the energetic yet surprisingly intimate streets of Akasaka, Bon Tail (ボロンテール) is the kind of kissa that feels like a well-kept secret among Tokyo listeners — part cozy music salon, part late-night refuge from the neighborhood’s neon bustle. Step inside and you’ll find a low-lit room where warm wood, vintage posters and a carefully curated rack of vinyl set the tone; the sound system is treated like a guest of honor, so whether the house is spinning husky jazz, golden city pop or rare soul cuts the music lands with clarity and intention. It’s small enough for conversation to be respectful and large enough for occasional live sets or DJ nights that draw a friendly, attentive crowd of locals and travelers who come for more than drinks — they come for listening. Located amid Akasaka’s mix of business blocks and nightlife, Bon Tail offers a relaxed, cultured counterpoint to the district’s louder spots: excellent coffee and cocktails, an owner with an encyclopedic ear, and an atmosphere that rewards lingering and discovery.
Tucked into the energetic yet surprisingly intimate streets of Akasaka, Bon Tail (ボロンテール) is the kind of kissa that feels like a well-kept secret among Tokyo listeners — part cozy music salon, part late-night refuge from the neighborhood’s neon bustle. Step inside and you’ll find a low-lit room where warm wood, vintage posters and a carefully curated rack of vinyl set the tone; the sound system is treated like a guest of honor, so whether the house is spinning husky jazz, golden city pop or rare soul cuts the music lands with clarity and intention. It’s small enough for conversation to be respectful and large enough for occasional live sets or DJ nights that draw a friendly, attentive crowd of locals and travelers who come for more than drinks — they come for listening. Located amid Akasaka’s mix of business blocks and nightlife, Bon Tail offers a relaxed, cultured counterpoint to the district’s louder spots: excellent coffee and cocktails, an owner with an encyclopedic ear, and an atmosphere that rewards lingering and discovery.