Oto-ya Hiroo concert space, located near Hiroo station in Tokyo, Japan (website, map)
A markedly different destination in the collection of interesting jazz spots in Tokyo, Oto-ya Hiroo is an open performance space in the Hiroo Plaza shopping mall. The light-filled atrium on the second floor holds daytime jazz events, where a wide stage and folding chairs are set up right next to the mall’s central escalators.
Oto-ya Hiroo’s setup is simple but comfortable, providing a friendly atmosphere to listen to popular local jazz acts. This is a delight for mixed audiences made up of casual shoppers who watch from the wings or are taking a break from shopping, curious tourists who pop in and out, and dedicated jazz fans who come here to catch their favorite musicians.
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