Burlesque Tokyo Experience

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1. Here is the web site for reference: https://burlesque-tokyo.com/

2. There’s really no cultural differences or etiquette that’s unique to Japan. The only thing I can think of is that there’s no tipping and no audience interaction (like when I had front row seats at Burlesque New York and got pulled on to the stage as a dude).

   The only thing I’d be worried about is that if you are a party of 19 you might want to make reservations well in advance to secure your seats

3. It’s great fun, I used to go there all the time. Bar none, it’s the best looking women in Tokyo. Unbelievable.

   It’s very lighthearted and there’s usually a mixed crowd in the audience, men and women.

   Tips: Arrive early and order a bottle for your group, best bang for your buck. Of course, make reservations. You can buy the tickets online. The place isn’t big, but it’s not small either. It’s easy to see the stage from everywhere but it’s best to sit right in front of the stage, if you can get it. If your group is more timid, there are back booths.

   I won’t ruin it for you, but there used to be a participation part of the show. You’re going to want a photo of what happens. Hopefully they still do this because it’s a riot.

   As for etiquette you used to be able to buy fake dollars and that’s for tipping, and you put it right on the girls after their show or during the show. A few of them can speak English. Not sure if this is still on post Covid.

   There might be more to it but I never stuck around for private dances or whatever happens upstairs. We used to just start the night there and then go to the clubs down the street right after.

4. I’ve never been to Burlesque Tokyo, but another option might be [Rock-za in Asakusa](http://asakusa-rockza.com/#).
   It’s “classic” and likely more memorable as an experience.
   I saw a woman dressed like “Taiyou no tou” (the Osaka expo sun tower) become fully naked there to BGM of 90’s Britpop once.