Raika Bldg, 6-3-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato; Tokyo is a city infatuated with jazz music, and locals make their obsession clear at Blue Note: the city’s most coveted jazz bar, where an empty seat is unheard of. Upscale sophistication defines this moody, low-lit space and the well-dressed patrons who sway to some of the most renowned local and international artists. Ticket prices come at a premium, but it’s worth it for a night at this magical venue. inspecting the bar’s original cocktail menu, which features drinks inspired by some of music’s greats.