Womb (nightclub)
Womb is a nightclub in Tokyo, Japan. It was recently voted one of the top nightclubs in the world by djmag magazine.[citation needed]
History and Design
Womb opened in the spring of 2000 with a Junior Vasquez party.[citation needed] It is located about 15 minutes' walk from the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station in the love hotel district of Dogenzaka.
As with most nightclubs, the exterior of the club may be misleading to first-time visitors; It is plain in appearance with no obvious indication of the activity inside. The name of the nightclub is only discreetly displayed on the exterior. On leaving the club during the early hours of the morning, security staff instruct patrons to maintain a low level of conversation, so as not to disturb the local residents.
The entrance on the ground floor leads to lockers and a small chill-out lounge.
The main floor, with its giant mirror ball, is on the second internal floor. A small bar is found at the back of the dance floor. Depending on the artist, the DJ booth may be on the dance floor, as well.
The main DJ booth overlooks the main floor. Beside the DJ booth is another bar with open windows that look down onto the floor.
On the fourth internal floor is another bar, chill-out lounge and a DJ usually plays here, as well. The fourth floor has glass walls looking down onto the dance floor two floors below. For obvious safety purposes, these glass walls do not open. The fourth floor is sometimes VIP only. Toilets are located on every floor.[citation needed]
Policies
As with most large clubs in Tokyo, entry is only allowed to those in possession of valid identification. Without valid ID, the security will turn a visitor away.[citation needed]
DJs
DJs who have played at Womb include: Surgeon,[citation needed] Ken Ishii,[citation needed] Jeff Mills,[citation needed] Ben Sims,[citation needed] Paul Mac,[citation needed] 2manydjs,[citation needed] The Chemical Brothers,[citation needed] John Digweed,[citation needed] Danny Howells,[citation needed] Miss Kittin,[citation needed] Sasha,[citation needed] Deep Dish,[citation needed] Richie Hawtin,[citation needed] Shibachoff,[citation needed] Sven Väth,[citation needed] Paul Oakenfold,[citation needed] Steve Aoki,[citation needed] and Muscles (Live),[citation needed] Magda,[citation needed] Ambivalent,[citation needed] Gaiser,[citation needed] Nathan Fake,[citation needed] Diplo,[citation needed] DEXPISTOLS,[citation needed] DJ Sega,[citation needed] Shinichi Osawa.[citation needed]
Womb in popular culture
The interior of the club is featured in the film Babel as part of the Tokyo sub-plot sequence.[citation needed]
Further reading
External links
- Womb on iFLYER in English and/or Japanese
- Womb on clubberia. Info and Event Schedule
- Womb on Resident Advisor. Info and Event Schedule
- Tokyo Club Guide in English
Coordinates: 35°39′30″N 139°41′42″E / 35.658425°N 139.694949°E