Kabukicho Ichiban-gai
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Kabukicho Ichiban-gai in Shinjuku, Tokyo, appears ordinary by day but transforms into a neon-lit, sleepless district by night. Tourists from all over the world wander through the streets, the air filled with the smoky aroma of grilled skewers. Young men and women dressed in maid outfits and flashy clothes hold flyers, calling out to passersby. LED screen display hosts proclaiming themselves as "100 million-yen players" or "40 million-yen players," reflecting the city's glamour and desires. As After Dark describes, "The night here after 11 p.m. is mysterious and dangerous."
