Written by Patrick Balfe
A sickly sweet party to celebrate the original opening of one of Harajuku’s most iconic establishments.
What to expect
Kawaii Monster Café was a game-changer when it first opened in 2015. Its blend of kawaii excess and psychedelic surrealism drew over 700,000 visitors from the time it opened until its untimely demise in 2021.
Everything from its giant cake-shaped Sweets-Go-Round centerpiece, pastel-colored tentacles, neon-lit bar, and OTT menu items to its extravagant burlesque nights and drag queen performances screamed kawaii excess. This August, Shinjuku ni-chōme’s Aisotope Lounge will be invoking the kawaii khaos of Kawaii Monster Cafe for one night only.
Highlights will include a showcase performance featuring a cast of over 15 performers, including Monster Girls, plus drag performances from Temanda, Dita Starmine, and Bomba Sachiko, as well as DJ sets from Ram Rider, Wataru, Cloudom, and heaps more.
After the party, if you haven’t had your fill of kawaii monster madness, keep an eye on this space for details about Kawaii Monster Land coming this winter.
Tickets
Presale tickets are available via Rakuten for ¥3,600. Any remaining tickets at the door will be ¥4,000.
How to get there
Aistotope Lounge is in Tokyo’s main LGBTQ+ district of Shinjuku-nichōme, a roughly 15-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station or 3 minutes from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station Station.
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Adults:
Advance sales: ¥3,600
At the door: ¥4,000