Beer & cocktails in a quiet joint where the owner-bartender plays music from a huge vinyl library.
Generally, you do not ask for songs; you trust Kobayashi-san's curation.
in Shibuya is less a standard bar and more a private sanctuary for high-fidelity music appreciation. Run as a one-man operation by Kobayashi Kazuhiro , the space is defined by its massive collection of over 11,000 vinyl records that line the walls from floor to ceiling. The Music Experience jazz blues soul shibuya
Patrons are expected to keep conversations at a whisper. Loud groups or "entitled" behavior are often met with a cold reception or being asked to leave.
Despite the name, Kobayashi-san's passion extends deeply into old-school hip-hop , often playing a track and then immediately spinning the original record it sampled. Beer & cocktails in a quiet joint where
JBS has a reputation for being "his kingdom, his rules". It is widely described by reviewers on Tripadvisor and Yelp as a place where .
Music is played through a high-end analog system, including Altec Lansing speakers and a Mark Levinson preamplifier . Run as a one-man operation by Kobayashi Kazuhiro
Once a record begins, the owner displays the album jacket under a lamp so patrons can follow along. Atmosphere and Etiquette