Kinswomyn
For the most part, Shinjuku's ni-chome may look like a playground exclusively for sexy, young gay men, but if you brush up your katakana and can read some of the neon signs, you may just stumble into a sexy new world that you have only read about. Even ni-chome has its lesbian bars, drag showrooms, host clubs and a large range of specialized clubs for all tastes (and sizes!). You may have already heard about Kinswomyn. This lesbian club took its name from the well-known Kinsmen Bar about five years ago and has quickly become a popular spot for lesbian women enjoying a night out in Tokyo. Even K.D. Lang stopped in a couple of years ago and autographed a poster depicting the star in a compromising pose with model Cindy Crawford. This poster now hangs proudly at the club's entrance. Kinswomyn attracts a young to middle-age crowd and is no secret to divorced Japanese women and the occasional Obasan. Bar master, Tara set out to provide the lesbian community a club of their own and she has done just that. Here, women can relax with a hot rum (Yen 700) or dance to house music and a long island iced tea (Yen 1,500). No men allowed. Tara says, "Many single women come to Kinswomyn seeking good conversation and a new friend." It's not unusual for two ladies to share a drink in the bar and a date later on. (Hey . . . Tara herself is single and looking.) English is not a problem at Kinswomyn and foreign women are very welcome. Tara has asked me to spread the word about The 10th Women's Weekend to be held in Yoyogi on March 5-7, 1999. Women will gather on that weekend to discuss sexuality, bisexuality and lesbian issues, marriage, children, relations with gay men, HIV, and domestic violence. Either contact Tara or call 5389-1456 for more information. Every first Thursday night, nearby Club Zinc (3352-6297) holds an event for women only, called "Bar Monalisa." Ladies are also advised to check out Shibuya's The Candle Light Club (3496-0055) for its ladies-only event, "Gold Finger." Ask Tara about upcoming events she has planned for this winter. Open every night, except Tuesdays, from 8pm to 4am. 3rd Floor Daiichi Tenka Building, 2-15-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (Located
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