Nestled in a corner of Ebisu, Banten

Is a hidden record bar where Japanese culture and mixology cocktails come together. Step through a façade reminiscent of a tea room and you’ll be greeted by a striking back bar, a towering display of antique Japanese tansu chests dating from the Edo to Meiji periods. With medicine cabinets and other traditional furnishings, the space intertwines the warmth of bygone eras with modern refinement. Analog sounds flow through the MUSASHI Tube Integrated Amplifier, filling the space with music. Centered on jazz and soul, the smooth grooves envelop the space. The bar’s name, Banten, derives from the resonance of vinyl records (ban) and the carefully selected drinks chosen from among countless (ten) spirits—an embodiment of perfect harmony between sound and alcohol. See link in bio for the full article.