If you're looking for something legit and not sneaky, Klunkerkranich in Neukölln is your best bet. It's on top of the Neukölln Arcaden parking garage, so you can just walk up and grab a drink while th...

kanda area has a few hidden gems for this. try Wine Bar il Passaggio near kanda station, they do a proper gluhwein with orange and cinnamon for 750 yen. also the little italian place Vino Buono in jim...

if you're willing to go a bit further from akihabara, check out the pc recycle shop in nakano broadway. it's on the second floor near the back, small place run by an older guy who actually knows his s...

honestly if you want something a bit more lowkey than a full club, tichuca rooftop bar in thong lor gets a decent crowd even on mondays. their playlist leans more r&b and they have these giant rotatin...

ngl the konbini machine route is hit or miss but if you go to a 7-11 in ryogoku around 10am on release day the staff sometimes hold a few paper tickets behind the counter for locals who ask nicely. al...