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Nightlife creators

Japan's nightlife content is about neon, food and atmosphere: Dotonbori's canal lights in Osaka, Shibuya after dark and Gion under lanterns in Kyoto. Alcohol is legal only from 20 in Japan, whatever your home country allows. Night shoots mean crowded pavements, so leave the tripod behind and keep other people's faces out of frame.

What nightlife creators film

Osaka's Dotonbori street-food night, the Shibuya end of the Tokyo photo walk, and the Gion evening walk. The catalogue does not include club nights; the evenings are built around food, streets and light.

What to know

  • The legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
  • Extra drinks beyond what an activity includes are personal extras.
  • Last trains end the night for many people; plan your own return if you stay out late.