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Philip Ilic Thomas
Jazz Spot Bokunen
  • Camera: Leica M11-P
  • Lens: Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.
  • Focal length: 35 mm
  • Exposure time: 1/60 s
  • ISO 3200

Hi-fi

Jazz kissaten pride themselves on hi-fi listening setups. Bokunen's website lists the exact equipment they use. Visitors face the speakers, with the best seats in the middle. The sound quality is sublime. It is a bar built for listening, not talking.

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Jazz photos and records on the wall beside turntable equipment at Jazz Spot Bokunen

Listening

I love the aesthetics, ambience, and history of jazz kissaten. I traveled out to Kanazawa to visit this one. I was not disappointed.

A turntable playing a vinyl record at RECORD BAR analog

Vinyl

I am continuing my tour of hi-fi bars in Japan. This one is fun because you can browse the vinyl collection and choose one song to play.

A vinyl record playing on a turntable at epulor

Vinyl

So many great hi-fi bars in Tokyo. This one is near my Airbnb.