Laf

Laf is listed as an LGBTQ bar in Chūō 2-chōme, Nakano City, a residential stretch of western Tokyo a short ride from Shinjuku on the Marunouchi or Chūō lines. Like many small Tokyo bars, it seems to run as a counter bar with one host and a handful of regulars. The only online presence is an Instagram account (@laf_0405), which is the place to check opening days and any events. There are no listed hours and only three Google reviews, so confirm it is open before making the trip. Small Japanese bars usually charge a cover or table fee on top of drinks, and some prefer Japanese speakers, so it is worth a polite message first.