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Shobashi comes alive at night. From appearances, it’s a dump. And from sundown to sun-up, on the third floor of a building throbbing with karaoke reverb, you’ll find the bar where Makiko works, five nights a week, from seven until around midnight.
Mieko Kawakami, Sam Bett, • Breasts and Eggs
However, amid the AM -ification of cities and culture, there is light in the darkness. We are beginning to understand what we lose when we reject the night. Policies to keep cities open round-the-clock have been picking up steam since Amsterdam began issuing 24-hour operating licenses in 2013. The idea of cultivating night time economies has since ... See more
Alexi Gunner • Idle Gaze 062: Dawn Chorus / Dusk Chorus
A little after two, we made it back to Minowa, the closest station to my place. Stopping along the way for a 210-yen bowl of noodles, we braved the heat and walked the ten minutes home, while the cries of cicadas smeared the atmosphere.
Mieko Kawakami, Sam Bett, • Breasts and Eggs
Officials in January unveiled a plan to create “nocturnal zones” with more relaxed noise bylaws, in addition to a dedicated 24-hour district, to support the sector and generate fresh revenue for the city. The plan — which “delighted” campaigners — touts potential spending on soundproofing venues and efforts to improve transport options.
Marc Daniel Davies • The Long, Slow Death of Urban Nightlife
Singapore is truly emerging from pandemic times now. Tourism is roaring back, and in late August, the city-state pulled back on mask mandates as it seeks to position itself as Asia’s leisure and business destination, with a slew of high-profile events lined up for the coming months.
Whether you’re in town for Formula On... See more
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