Japan’s latest New York-style Living Room Cafe by e-plus in the Tokyo ward of Shibuya is a cosy live music, art and cultural venue built on the concept of artists inviting their friends into the living room. It is also the province’s largest live café and situated in this busy shopping and entertainment area, is just three minutes’ walk from Shibuya’s central station.
Divided into seven zones that are surrounded by spacious antique leather sofas, fireplaces and iconic works of art, the music is played out through a combination of Martin Audio DD12, DD6 and XD12 loudspeakers. The main zone is the live space, with the others being designated Main Bar, Terrace Room, Terrace, Private Rooms, Living Space, Patio and Dining Zone.
Dominating the Live zone is Martin Audio’s flagship DD12 and PSX sub-bass, which have been adapted for the first time as a main system in the installation sector. Martin Audio’s differential dispersion technology delivers consistent coverage throughout the audience area, with additional XD12s and DD6s serving all other areas.
The Live zone had been specifically designed to deliver ‘an unforgettable audio experience’ to audience and artists alike. The other zones appeal to the guests’ imagination – such as a bar in a luxurious resort hotel and an outside terrace space, experiencing the natural winds of all seasons.
‘Living Room Café by e-plus provides a new live entertainment, restaurant and art complex for all types of all the customers – it is nothing like any of the other existing live and concert venues,’ says Ms Oharada of e-plus. ‘Aside from the regular eating and drinks costs we levy two additional pounds as a music fee – and all these tips are passed to the artists who perform at the show.
‘This place also provides a chance to take a look at the actual art displayed in the café, giving customers the chance to purchase their favourite. Living Room e-plus wants to be a place where customers and artists feel close in a casual environment.’
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