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    Dan bar

    Posted by Lester 16 October 2010

    This small and intimate gay bar in Sapporo's Susukino district has a friendly and welcoming master and clientele. The master speaks English but a little bit of Japanese will go a very long way.
    The patrons were all Japanese and of all ages. Most of the patrons attempted to talk to us however limited their English was and encouraged us to speak Japanese.
    If you want to speak to local Japanese guys (rather than fellow travellers) then this is your place.
    Oh and of course there's a Karaoke machine with an English and Japanese song selection. Have a go, this is not an intimidating place and you will be cheered on and encouraged no matter how off key you sing.

    011 562 4005
    2/F S.A. Bld, South 6 West 6, Chuo-ku, 562-4005
    (From Sapporo central take the Nanboku line to Susukino, the SA building ( SA ゼル) is a 5 min walk at the junction of South 6 and West 6, Dan bar is on the 1st floor, the sign is in English)

    Google map: bit.ly/dCTr9B

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