Meg

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Kichijoji Honcho 1-31-3, Musashino-shi
Kichijōji Honchō 1 Chome 31-3 Musashino-shi Tōkyō-to JP

Meg is a small cafe/club in Kichijoji, western Tokyo that is a vibrant part of the local scene. There’s live music almost every night of the week, plus jazz album/cd trading sessions, vocalist jam session nights, and workshops given by owner Terashima Yasukuni. Terashima-san has written several books on jazz in Japan, which you can buy at Meg. He also puts out a yearly compilation CD “YT Presents Jazz Bar…” which is worth a listen.

What you notice immediately when going into Meg are the huge red speakers that dominate the back wall. I’m not an audiophile, so have no idea if the shape makes any difference or is just for style, but the sound in Meg is awesome. You rarely hear such crisp, clean sound like this anywhere in Tokyo.

Meg is a classic jazz kissaten in a great area for music wandering. I highly recommend spending an hour or two there some afternoon before exploring the Kichijoji nightlife. Photos of Meg are over at Tokyo Jazz Joints.

 

Size
31-40
Directions

Station: Kichijoji – JR Chuo, Keio Inokashira Line

Exit: North

Distance from station: 6-9

Meg is easy to find; exit Kichijoji station from the North Exit and go right along the tracks. Take the third left and walk up the little street lined with bars. You’ll see the sign for Meg on the right side, it’s on the second floor of a building packed with bars and ‘snack pubs’.

Date published
02/04/2009, Updated March 2016
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