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1. April 20th, 2009 at 03:32

   Naka says:

   i wanna go so badly >.<
   but i'm too young and even when I'm ment to be going im hardly going to be even 17 XD

   I hope u have fun! and i look forward to your blog posts from Japan!!!!

2. April 20th, 2009 at 06:24

   Emma says:

   Darn, should have known that a few weeks ago, then I could have visited one of the places. Oh well, some other time! Great idea though, those places could be difficult to find without a little guidance. I hope you go to lots of events and post lots of pictures from them when you go to Japan again ;)

3. April 20th, 2009 at 07:38

   kat - rock n roll bride says:

   i am so jealous! and now you are making me Tokyo sick :o( eat some green tea ice cream for me!

4. April 20th, 2009 at 07:40

   kat - rock n roll bride says:

   i keep meaning to ask you to do a green tea ice cream tutorial on your death cookbook show by the way..yum!

5. April 20th, 2009 at 21:42

   Dragonswng says:

   nicely done!
   on an unrelated note, I watch G4 all the time. they have a series running right now called Underground. one episode featured Steampunk (and urban spelunking) ^-^

6. April 20th, 2009 at 21:42

   lacarmina says:

   I'm fascinated by urban exploration. Tokyo would be a wild place for that!

7. April 21st, 2009 at 01:33

   Odinsbacklash! says:

   Is there really a lot of English on fliers and on signs?

   I would think almost everything would be in Japanese.It must be quite a challenge for a visitor to go exploring there if they did not know the language.

   I've ALWAYS wanted to explore Tokyo,since I was a little girl who loved Ultraman!

8. April 21st, 2009 at 01:34

   lacarmina says:

   Yup, the info is in English as well. Many of the club promoters (Midnight Mess Maya, DJ Sisen) speak English too. More info on the way!

9. April 21st, 2009 at 02:46

   d says:

   This is an amazing guide La Carmina! Well done! I am writing about it on TokyoMade and sushizume, love it so much! Big love from Tokyo d xx

10. April 21st, 2009 at 04:44

    Silver jewellery says:

    Thanks for providing the map of japan. I have gotten some idea about japan through your blog. Thanks!

11. April 21st, 2009 at 17:19

    Vicious Kurai says:

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this ^^ I planned on finding & paying someone off craigslist to give me a 'goth tour' of Japan xD

12. April 21st, 2009 at 17:23

    lacarmina says:

    My pleasure! I'll be posting more photos and club info soon!

13. April 21st, 2009 at 17:25

    lacarmina says:

    Awww thank you for spreading the word!!

14. April 21st, 2009 at 17:25

    lacarmina says:

    Please send me the links when they're up! You can comment here or email gothiccarmina@gmail.com
    Domo!!

15. April 21st, 2009 at 17:26

    lacarmina says:

    I just shot a new episode in Tokyo!!! Coming right up..

16. April 21st, 2009 at 17:26

    lacarmina says:

    You bet you bet you bet you bet!

17. April 21st, 2009 at 17:28

    lacarmina says:

    You can get into the clubs when you're 18! :) I shot a video that's a “clubgoing 101″ for Tokyo Goth nights… you'll see it soon!

18. April 21st, 2009 at 18:44

    cupcake says:

    ooohhh thank yooooouuu! i have a friend who would loooooooooooovvvvveeee this!!!! ^3^

19. April 22nd, 2009 at 07:36

    Lexi says:

    your amazing for doing this.
    /lucky im staying in shinjuku! XD
    me and my friend are DEFINITLEY going to check some of these out.
    thank you!

20. April 27th, 2009 at 18:22

    Dragonswyng says:

    that would be so exciting! I wonder if there are folks who do that there

21. May 18th, 2009 at 00:52

    lacarmina says:

    Excellent! I've just updated this post and added a How-To video for Midnight Mess. :)

22. May 18th, 2009 at 00:52

    lacarmina says:

    Great! Please send it to anyone who might like it!

23. June 3rd, 2009 at 11:18

    mondfisch says:

    Hi, thx for the info on your lovely page!

    I'm from Germany and will be in Tokyo on June,27.
    My friends and me will definetly go to Midnight Mess
    for drinkin and dancing all night.

24. June 3rd, 2009 at 13:15

    lacarmina says:

    You're welcome!! Say hi to Maya and the spooks for me :)

25. June 8th, 2009 at 02:58

    Maleficarum says:

    You can find loads of other clubs on Google Gothic

26. June 9th, 2009 at 14:16

    Peasants With Feathers says:

    Hello Japafreaks this is Peasants With Feathers see you soon.

27. June 17th, 2009 at 00:13

    Marcus Sonsteby says:

    I would love to visit some of these clubs before they die out.

28. June 17th, 2009 at 13:20

    Missi_Moonshine says:

    Oh my god! These points on google maps made my day!
    I immediately added them to my plethora of Tokyo destinations, (46 places, and counting!)
    Now all I have to do is convince my boyfriend to go to the clubs with me, AND let me dress him up in fitting garb. Alas, cargo pants and a t-shirt just won't fly for me.

29. July 25th, 2009 at 14:17

    ChildrenOfNephilim says:

    Good job Lacarmina once again, I also added you to my myspace if you dont mind, and I believe i already have you on FB?

30. July 25th, 2009 at 15:26

    lacarmina says:

    Thank you! ^^
    Nice to see you on MySpace too. :)

31. August 12th, 2009 at 07:04

    Peasants With Feathers says:

    I recently got to perform with Cevin Key. Otto and I ( Peasants With Feathers ) played at a venue called Repectable Street Cafe in West Palm Beach. This past Friday August 7th of 2009. The reason I'm writing about him is because he's living in Japan. His Dj set was unique and abrasive keeping that industrial feeling roaming in the mist well beyond our set.

    Mr.Feathers

32. September 18th, 2009 at 01:59

    Elena_madrid says:

    Hi! I´m Elena from Spain. Your web is amazing. I´ve been checking all the clubs that you´ve listed. But, it´s possible that there are not events from 29thseptember to 4thoctober? I´ve only found one at “club wire”. Hope that I have lost something written in japanese… Can anybody help me???!!

33. September 18th, 2009 at 07:57

    lacarmina says:

    Hi Elena!
    There is a WILD event happening Oct 3 in Yamanashi (2 hrs from Tokyo by subway). Here is the link http://www.kumamero.net/glitter_c

    I am doing a blog post about it in the next few days, so stay tuned for more!

34. September 21st, 2009 at 13:47

    Elena_madrid says:

    That´s great. Thanks!! I´ll definitively go there. How do people usually come back after the party? I wouldn´t like to be lost somewhere in the middle of yamanashi…I´ll be aware of you new posts!

35. September 21st, 2009 at 14:12

    lacarmina says:

    Stay tuned for a post in the next day or so… :)

36. September 24th, 2009 at 06:27

    John says:

    Interesting site, nice work.

    I got a question for you…

    I'm a regular black-dressed guy who like to lisen and dance to Industrial/Electro. I'll be in Tokyo around 25-28 now in september. I have nothing against lolita stuff, but I can't follow that dress code and I'm not that super interested in dress shows etc.
    I've only been to German-like Indu. Elect. Goth/Fetish clubs, so it would be cool to try a Japanese club =)

    So do you know any clubs where I, as a non-japanese, would be welcome. And have clubnight during my stay?

    I'm thankfull for any help.

37. September 24th, 2009 at 10:01

    lacarmina says:

    John, what GLORIOUS timing! There is a big party, Midnight Mess, on Sept 26 that you simply MUST go to. I'm about to post all the details today — so check http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/

    Say hi to organizer/DJ Maya for me!! Everyone is SUPER friendly, as you can see in the video posted above.

38. September 24th, 2009 at 18:57

    John says:

    Looks interesting enough, I'll give it a go. Thanks for the help and I'll see if I can find Maya for you… not sure on how to pronouns “lacarmina” though ;)

39. September 24th, 2009 at 18:58

    lacarmina says:

    I highly recommend it — let me know how it is. There is another German goth named John who will be at the party. My friend, Count de Sang, is also named John!

40. September 27th, 2009 at 19:53

    John says:

    Ok, been there now and it was ok. I enjoyed the bondage show and I liked DJ Static. But the dance floor was a litle to small in my opinion.

    I manage to find Maya and said hi from you as I promised. But I kept getting mixed up with the other John guy (who apparently didn't show up… I think). So I didn't join the after party I was invited to since I think it was more ment for him ;)

    Anyway, I give it 4 thumbs up. Thanks for the advice on that one and enjoy your stay next week.

    Rock on!

41. October 24th, 2009 at 17:20

    Edgar says:

    Hi Lacarmina, very nice and helpful site.. I will be visiting Japan from Nov 21st to Nov 27th, do you know any party or club open during those days? Looking forward to have fun in Japan..

42. October 25th, 2009 at 11:24

    lacarmina says:

    Hi Edgar,
    Ahh you are just missing the Nov 29 Midnight Mess: http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/09/upcoming-...

    Hm, I don't see any other events listed on http://www.artism.jp or elsewhere… but often, something comes up at the last minute. I'll keep my ears peeled!

43. November 5th, 2009 at 20:40

    rubyredshoes says:

    I was going to go clubbing to see if I could meet some new friends (i have none in japan its quite lonely!) are people very social in clubs?

44. November 5th, 2009 at 20:50

    lacarmina says:

    Everyone is SO friendly at Midnight Mess! There's a party on 11/29 – you should go! Ask for Maya or Yukiro, or mention me — you'll love it! Here is the info: http://bit.ly/17ThmC

45. November 6th, 2009 at 04:40

    rubyredshoes says:

    I was going to go clubbing to see if I could meet some new friends (i have none in japan its quite lonely!) are people very social in clubs?

46. November 6th, 2009 at 04:50

    lacarmina says:

    Everyone is SO friendly at Midnight Mess! There's a party on 11/29 – you should go! Ask for Maya or Yukiro, or mention me — you'll love it! Here is the info: http://bit.ly/17ThmC

47. December 26th, 2009 at 23:53

    Zeke XA3 says:

    Hi,

    Im heading over to Tokyo at the end of January and was wondering if you can tell me a few things…

    I into the Idustrial/EBM scene in the UK but being living in Mexico for over a year now where there is very little of it!

    Im going to be in Tokyo for about 5 days and i really want to go out somewhere to buy some clothes (SDL, Mercy, cyberdog type stuff) then head out for some Industrial/EBM music one night.

    Can you suggest anything ? Or should i just hit some of the places in your post above?

    And what sort of music is played in the clubs? Is there a lot of international english played or just japanese???

    Thanks in advance!

48. December 26th, 2009 at 23:57

    lacarmina says:

    Ooh you're in luck — there is a Midnight Mess on Jan 23! The info is in the club guide. RSVP to maya@midnightmess.com — let her know I sent you! ;)

    The music is EBM, Industrial, dark, synth… find out more here http://midnightmess.com/ Actually, most of the music is English/Western haha. A lot of the people at the club speak English too.

    As for clothes — have you seen my Shopping Guide? http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/04/tokyo-got... All the info is here, but my favorite place to shop is Closet Child (Harajuku and Shinjuku) — since the clothes are secondhand and much cheaper!

49. December 27th, 2009 at 20:20

    LaBelleDameSansMercy says:

    Do you know if 18-19 year olds can also get into the club events in other cities, like Black Veil in Osaka and Stigmatic in Nagoya? Thanks in advance!

50. December 27th, 2009 at 20:48

    lacarmina says:

    Yup, all events are 18+. Black Veil is having a MADDDD New Years party — there will be coverage on this blog!

51. December 28th, 2009 at 07:51

    LaBelleDameSansMercy says:

    Very cool! Thanks!

52. January 6th, 2010 at 01:36

    Zeke XA3 says:

    Dammit, i land in Tokyo on the 25th and leave on the 31st so wont be there for that night, taking a look at your shopping guide now to pinpoint where i can shop for some goth/cyber stuff!

53. January 6th, 2010 at 02:27

    lacarmina says:

    Ah, there might be events coming up… check out the Goth Cyber party links on the right sidebar for the latest updates on the websites :)

54. January 12th, 2010 at 10:00

    richard says:

    please send more information ie prices of entrance special events

55. January 21st, 2010 at 13:57

    Armand Beiel says:

    Ok, i've got a question; are there the only gothic places in tokyo? I said it, because i'm loocking for something more goth and less lolita. From what i read on the blog there's only a place in that i can enjoy goth&roll, gothic metal, or quite similars, and is in Club Walpurgis. This would not surprise me, because goth has gone from being a relief for the anxieties of obscurity to become another fad but dragged by chains of consumerism.
    I'll apreciate and thanks the answer.

    Lord Armand From Spain

56. January 21st, 2010 at 21:21

    lacarmina says:

    Hi Armand,
    Midnight Mess is very Goth/Industrial; Maya often flies in bands like Das Ich, Covenant and Skinny Puppy to perform! :D I think you'll like this party a lot.

57. January 23rd, 2010 at 19:24

    Zeke XA3 says:

    Seems nothing on next weekend and its all happening this weekend. A few of your links no longer work im afraid !

    Ill keep researching to see what i can find and looks like im heading off to Harajuku for one days shopping at least!

58. January 23rd, 2010 at 20:38

    lacarmina says:

    Ah, I'll ask my friends for you — hold tight!

59. January 28th, 2010 at 16:18

    Armand Beiel says:

    Thank you very much, I take note

60. February 9th, 2010 at 00:24

    Avi says:

    Hello! A friend of mine and I are going to be in Tokyo from tonight until next Sunday afternoon, and were hoping to find a goth club event running while we were there. I would love to be able to compare the clubs here to those in Sydney!

    Is there anything on we could get to? I speak very little Japanese and my friend speaks none.

61. February 9th, 2010 at 00:35

    lacarmina says:

    Ahh, there doesn't appear to be anything going on!! Not til Feb 14 ><
    Try the links here http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/04/japan-got... – I didn't check all of them, but there won't be a M Mess, T Decadance or Artism event this weekend… not a Willa party. Narzib and Fashion Ramone are no more.

    I'll let you know if I hear of anything, but it seems to be a dead weekend…

62. February 9th, 2010 at 01:40

    lacarmina says:

    Ah, Yukiro says there may be a Tokyo Decadance this weekend!!

63. February 9th, 2010 at 15:53

    Avi says:

    Hmm, according to their Facebook page there's an event running :)

    Thanks for the pointer, we'll try and make our way to that! I can't work out if we can/should buy tickets ahead, though, or just turn up on the night?

64. February 15th, 2010 at 18:10

    webuffalo says:

    you can find lots of club using http://www.goothic.com

65. February 18th, 2010 at 19:30

    Sam37 says:

    Thank you lacarmina for your help…..i will go Tokyo 28 Feb. till 7 March and need to know about the fetish clubs.. fetish shows and events…
    please advise me the most safe clubs and well known fetish shows or clubs…

    Thank you in advance

66. February 19th, 2010 at 02:16

    lacarmina says:

    Ahhhh you arrive one day after Midnight Mess! There is an Artism party on Feb 28 http://artism.jp/

    There is a Department H the first Saturday of every month, so March 7th… but you may be gone by then? http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2010/01/japanese-...

67. February 19th, 2010 at 10:23

    Sam37 says:

    i will be at 7 March but dont know what is (Department H)…

    Kindly help me if you know a daily (Mistress/slave) bars shows or pleasure

    Many thanks for your efforts and help

68. February 19th, 2010 at 15:53

    lacarmina says:

    you must go to Department H. Didn't you look at the link I sent you with all the photos? Here is the official site with info. http://www.dept-h.com/

    http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2010/01/japanese-...

    http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/10/japanese-...

    Have fun

69. February 28th, 2010 at 15:56

    Sam37 says:

    Unfortunatly i will be travel from Tokyo at 7 March…..i am now in Tokyo, please help me to find any MS show bar or club….i found one its name Fetish Bar MISTRESS but cant reach it, the map is in Japanese language….another one in the same area maybe but also the name and map not in English….
    Thanks a lot
    Sam 37

70. March 1st, 2010 at 07:34

    lacarmina says:

    Check out the Ni-Chome district in Shinjuku… lots of alt bars there!

71. April 10th, 2010 at 00:52

    Lilith_darkages says:

    Thank you sooo much for the informations! I reached Midnight mess only thanks to you!And it was amazing!!! Can you please help me out with the scene in Osaka…it is soo hard to find informations here! (i am living in osaka until june, i am italian).
    Thank you so much again <3

    Lily

72. April 10th, 2010 at 00:55

    lacarmina says:

    haha I'm going to be in Osaka soon. Come to the Dark Veil party on May 4th… 10th anniversary!! It's going to be huge!

    http://www.territory-d.com/sabbat/index.html

    I'll also be taking photos of stores and other Goth/Lolita places in Osaka. :)

73. April 30th, 2010 at 05:05

    Robert says:

    Alright, I have to start somewhere. Hi! my name is Robert I'm the keyboard player from Tactical Sekt. Myself and Anthony the lead singer got into a conversation a few days ago about where we would love to play. Japan came up right away. The problem is, while we know our music is played and loved in the east. We don't know the first step into setting up a tour in the east. If anyone knows who we need to talk to, have interesting ideas, or just want to say hi, please let us know. TS

74. May 1st, 2010 at 05:19

    lacarmina says:

    Hi Robert,
    Thanks for writing!! I'll send you an email — there's a Goth event that would be perfect for you. If you don't receive my email, you can write to me at gothiccarmina {at} gmail thanks!

75. May 22nd, 2010 at 03:58

    Robert Schott says:

    Sorry I didn't receive your email :(.. but will be sending you one in just a couple of minutes. Sorry about the lateness of the reply but I haven't checked back here because of our Kinetik festival show. Type at ya soon. TS

76. May 29th, 2010 at 12:27

    Shannon says:

    Hello, ill be going to tokyo for the first time ever in july, from the 5th to the 20th. Do you have any suggestions as for what to do while i there? I think ill be very lonely as i dont know anyone in tokyo besides my cousin, so if anyone is there and wants to shop for lolita things or go clubbing with me let me know.

77. May 31st, 2010 at 14:28

    lacarmina says:

    Check out my Gothic & Lolita shopping guides and Club Guides on the right sidebar of my blog! And come to Midnight Mess, the best Goth party — everyone's so friendly! http://www.midnightmess.com – just rsvp and show up!

78. June 14th, 2010 at 13:31

    Boredanonb says:

    im going from the 6 to the 22nd from nyc if your interested on hitting the club together

79. June 27th, 2010 at 18:09

    Pcusack says:

    I am DJ Patrick from NYC. I am going to Tokyo for the first time from September 8th thru 15th. I really don't like Industrial/EBM. Are there any Gothic rock oriented nights that you can recommend?

80. June 27th, 2010 at 20:30

    lacarmina says:

    Hi DJ Patrick! There are sometimes Goth band nights, such as http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/08/baal-13th...

    Might this interest you? If so, I can keep you posted if I hear of something.

81. August 17th, 2010 at 08:36

    Discount Watch says:

    I highly recommend the following club events;

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