CANDY
Ginza, Tokyo
Tucked down a narrow Ginza alley just off the district’s polished storefronts, CANDY CANDY is the kind of small, late‑night kissaten that feels like a secret passed among locals: an intimate music bar where warm wood, low amber lighting, and shelves of well‑loved vinyl set the stage for listening rather than talking. The owner’s careful taste—spanning mellow jazz, smoky soul, 1970s city‑pop and rare Japanese pressings—shapes an ever‑shifting soundtrack, and on certain evenings a single pianist or a crate‑digging DJ will turn the room into a hush of rapt listeners. Despite being in Ginza, the place trades the district’s gloss for an old‑school, slightly nostalgic charm; expect hand‑crafted cocktails, strong coffee, and staff who’ll happily recommend a record to fit your mood. It’s special for travelers who want more than background music: here you come to slow down, absorb vinyl warmth, and experience Tokyo’s quieter music culture away from the crowds.
Tucked down a narrow Ginza alley just off the district’s polished storefronts, CANDY CANDY is the kind of small, late‑night kissaten that feels like a secret passed among locals: an intimate music bar where warm wood, low amber lighting, and shelves of well‑loved vinyl set the stage for listening rather than talking. The owner’s careful taste—spanning mellow jazz, smoky soul, 1970s city‑pop and rare Japanese pressings—shapes an ever‑shifting soundtrack, and on certain evenings a single pianist or a crate‑digging DJ will turn the room into a hush of rapt listeners. Despite being in Ginza, the place trades the district’s gloss for an old‑school, slightly nostalgic charm; expect hand‑crafted cocktails, strong coffee, and staff who’ll happily recommend a record to fit your mood. It’s special for travelers who want more than background music: here you come to slow down, absorb vinyl warmth, and experience Tokyo’s quieter music culture away from the crowds.