DUG
Shinjuku, Tokyo
DUG,DUG in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a compact music kissa that feels like a secret waiting in the neighborhood’s labyrinth of alleys—part listening room, part late-night salon—where the emphasis is firmly on sound and conversation rather than volume and flash. Step inside and you’re greeted by warm, amber lighting, shelves of well-thumbed records, and an analogue setup that delivers a rich, intimate audio experience; DJs and small bands favor the room for its honest acoustics and attentive crowd. By day it leans toward carefully brewed coffee and mellow vinyl sets; by night it morphs into a snug bar serving thoughtful cocktails as local music lovers, salarymen, students, and expats gather to hear everything from vintage jazz and city pop to underground indie and experimental electronic. The staff curate each night with a listener’s sensibility, so visits feel like receiving a private recommendation rather than enduring background music. If you want a true Shinjuku night that prioritizes musical depth over spectacle, DUG,DUG is the kind of place where you’ll discover records and stories you won’t forget.
DUG,DUG in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a compact music kissa that feels like a secret waiting in the neighborhood’s labyrinth of alleys—part listening room, part late-night salon—where the emphasis is firmly on sound and conversation rather than volume and flash. Step inside and you’re greeted by warm, amber lighting, shelves of well-thumbed records, and an analogue setup that delivers a rich, intimate audio experience; DJs and small bands favor the room for its honest acoustics and attentive crowd. By day it leans toward carefully brewed coffee and mellow vinyl sets; by night it morphs into a snug bar serving thoughtful cocktails as local music lovers, salarymen, students, and expats gather to hear everything from vintage jazz and city pop to underground indie and experimental electronic. The staff curate each night with a listener’s sensibility, so visits feel like receiving a private recommendation rather than enduring background music. If you want a true Shinjuku night that prioritizes musical depth over spectacle, DUG,DUG is the kind of place where you’ll discover records and stories you won’t forget.