Elaine Neo (.
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A temple for soul music lovers and a trademark of Shimokitazawa. The bar is as intimate as it gets with <10 seats, a 14,000-strong vinyl collection, and an owner who knows soul like no one else. The kind of place where you come to listen, not just drink. Even Nas has been here, which tells you everything. The drinks do the job but you’re really here for the music, the atmosphere, and the kind of deep cuts that make time stand still.