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   GOOD BUSINESS BARS

Imperial Hotel Tel 3504 1111 Possibly the most famous business bar in the world, certainly the most famous here.

Highlander

Hotel Okura Tel 3505 6077 Lower key than the Old Imperial, more affordable and equally respectable

Trader Vic's

Hotel New Otani, 4-1 Kioicho Tel 3265 4707 Top-class drinks and appetizers, with decor assembled from around the Pacific Rim.

White

Nishi Azabu 1-chome Tel 3401 5764 Classy modern bar, much favoured by entertainers.

  FUN BARS

Edge Bldg, B1, 1-1-1 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku Tel 3479 4690 Hearty Brazilian dishes and drinks, Japanese-Brazilian staff/clientele

Amanogawa

Keio Plaza Interconinental, 1F, 2-2-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tel 3344 0011 A remarkable range for saké connoisseurs.

Gubi Gubi Daimaru Beer Farm

Daimaru Dep't Store, rooftop, Tokyo Station, Tel 3212 8011 Best of Tokyo's raucous multitude of beer gardens, with spectacular views, beer and a hint of fresh air

Kyomon

Kabukicho, Shinjuku Tel 3204 6609 Laid-back Japanese 'Snack'' bar, popular with industry people

Pit Inn

Shimei Bldg, Roppongi 3-17-7 Tel 3585 1063 Well-established jazz venue with an appropriately hazy atmosphere.