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Irregular Rhythm Asylum
- Shinjuku, Tokyo
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About
Irregular Rhythm Asylum is a vibrant hub for Japanese counterculture and LGBTQ+ activism.
This unique space combines a bookstore, art gallery, and music shop, and is a haven for creatives and free thinkers. Known for its diverse collection of books, zines, and art that feature radical thought and avant-garde expression, it also features a comfortable space for discussions and debates.
The gallery includes works on socialism, anarchism, and queer theory, with texts available in English and Spanish. It’s a dynamic spot for those interested in alternative culture and queer activism in Tokyo.
Features
- Languages: Japanese
- Not wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ relevant Not an LGBTQ+ venue, but useful to LGBTQ+ visitors because of its location, services or history.
Located near Nichome, it has a number of books that are politically left-wing, and with LGBTQ+ subject matter.
Location
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- Address
- 302, New White Building, 1 Chome−30−12, Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0022
- Nearest station
- Shinjuku-Gyoemmae Station
- On foot
- About a 7-minute walk from Exit 2
- In Japanese
- 東京都新宿区新宿1-30-12ニューホワイトビル 302号室
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Information last checked: October 2026