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Where are the best gay and gay-friendly travel destinations? From clubs and festivals to beaches and more - does Sao Paulo rate better than Sydney as a global gay destination? And are there any hotspots outside the big cities? Share your tips here, or email been.there@guardian.co.uk and we'll put them up for you.
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    The first two are more laid-back women's bars in Shinjuku 2. Fuji is great to go to if you have male mates; stuck in the early 70s. Good if/when Kinswomyn is too high on the energy scale. The Tokyo "out" women's scene is quite small, so people do tend to know each other well and are very friendly. There’s also a high butch rate.

    Shinjuku 2-7-2 2F
    homepage2.nifty.com/mars21/
    Moonshiner:
    Shinjuku 3-8-5 Kanagawa Bldg B1 03-3355-6938
    Fuji is in the basement of an obscure building; ask around

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    Bar Kinswomyn

    Posted by ninsei 9 September 2005

    Women-only bar in the heart of Shinjuku Ni-chome (left-of-centre gay district). Free entry, drinks start at Y700 - laugh with the friendly regulars and Tara, the R&B-loving owner. One of the finest women's bars you're likely to visit!

    www.tokyo.to/kinswomyn/

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