It’s the downside of hipster fame that’s resulted in stories in the NY Times and Wallpaper about Tokyo’s most famous mixologist, Koji Ozaki, who oversees the groovy-cool bar known as Radio. The space alludes to another time with long bar flanked by chunky wooden shelves of vintage glasses and retro bric-a-brac and main room defined by an iconic vintage radio that plays static-toned lounge anthems in the backdrop. More homey than industrial, the space features stain-glass windows and crafty accents like fresh flowers and hulky artwork to contrast the thoroughly haute couture crowd that’s has also, unfortunately, become a refuge for scene-seeking vacationers and ex-pats that can give the bar a touristy vibe at time. 

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Retro-cool cocktail bar specialties in slow-stirred cocktail concoctions by legendary staff of mixologists that’s benefitted from a spate of international fashion press of last years.