18/02/2018
Kobayashi San is the owner and only bartender of JBS Bar in , . Located up in a building on Dogenzaka 1, you have to know about it to find it, there's no stumbling upon that gem unless of course you know someone who lives in the building and even then, nothing really tells you about it, maybe a sticker somewhere on the door but that's it. Inside, a small room is split in 2, half the bar and half tables for the guests and the walls are litteraly covered with on shelves, 10000 if I believe the review made by the vinylfactory.com (https://thevinylfactory.com/features/jbs-jazz-bar-a-vinyl-sanctuary-in-the-midst-of-tokyo/) I personally didn't count them but it definitely looks like a lot. A dark yet cozy atmosphere meant especially to let you enjoy the while sipping on a nice . Kobayashi San changes records and makes drinks, that's it. From what I could see, he's not the kind of bartender you would lay your problems on or seek advice from. However, anyone fond of Jazz/Blues/Soul should pass by so long as they can be respectful of the concept intended. @ Shibuya, Tokyo