In terms of Our Hobby, the acceptance of foreigners in Tokyo has improved by leaps and bounds.
There are many more gaijin friendly venues and they are relatively easy to find. Back in the 1990s, it was easier to find beer in Riyadh than it was find shops that accepted gaijin.
Also, there are now Hobby-related tour guide offices that provide recommendations and will even directly contact venues on the behalf of hobbyists.
Look for signs with this terminology: 無料案内所 (Information center) There are numerous info centers in Shibuya and Kabukicho.
During my most-recent business trip, I visited three such offices in Shibuya. The info center with the friendliest and most cooperative staff was in Dogenzaka (道玄坂) in this location: 2-28-6 道玄坂 (punch that into Google maps and Street View)
Enter the alley/street that has a huge arch-like sign above it that says 百軒店 The full name used to be 百軒店商店街 (might still be on some signs).
If you walk from the main street, in a Northwest direction, pass under the huge sign says 百軒店.
On your right should be カラ Net Karaoke and Internet Cafe (red sign with white lettering). That friendly information will be about 30 feet from that alley entrance on the right hand side (about 30 before Lawson). Side Note: once you exit/pass that info center and make a right at Lawson, you'll be heading in the general direction of Dogenzaka Crystal and Shibuya Strawberry Jam.
It's a definite case of YMMV at the other centers in Dogenzaka and other parts of Shibuya.
In general, in terms of Our Hobby, there are sites that feature gaijin-friendly shops throughout Japan. Here is one:
http://erolin.net/?ac=top
Also, after my recent trip to Tokyo, I discovered information about these gaijin-friendly Image Clubs (Ime Kura - イメクラ)
JK Style
http://www.jk-style.tv/pc/home/
With JK Style, I might pull out all the stops - sex toys, blind fold, role playing ... Some of the girls at this shop as known for being great at staying In Character.
Fantasy
http://ikebukuro-fantasy.com/top
Pururungang
http://www.pururungang.com
There are many more gaijin friendly venues and they are relatively easy to find. Back in the 1990s, it was easier to find beer in Riyadh than it was find shops that accepted gaijin.
Also, there are now Hobby-related tour guide offices that provide recommendations and will even directly contact venues on the behalf of hobbyists.
Look for signs with this terminology: 無料案内所 (Information center) There are numerous info centers in Shibuya and Kabukicho.
During my most-recent business trip, I visited three such offices in Shibuya. The info center with the friendliest and most cooperative staff was in Dogenzaka (道玄坂) in this location: 2-28-6 道玄坂 (punch that into Google maps and Street View)
Enter the alley/street that has a huge arch-like sign above it that says 百軒店 The full name used to be 百軒店商店街 (might still be on some signs).
If you walk from the main street, in a Northwest direction, pass under the huge sign says 百軒店.
On your right should be カラ Net Karaoke and Internet Cafe (red sign with white lettering). That friendly information will be about 30 feet from that alley entrance on the right hand side (about 30 before Lawson). Side Note: once you exit/pass that info center and make a right at Lawson, you'll be heading in the general direction of Dogenzaka Crystal and Shibuya Strawberry Jam.
It's a definite case of YMMV at the other centers in Dogenzaka and other parts of Shibuya.
In general, in terms of Our Hobby, there are sites that feature gaijin-friendly shops throughout Japan. Here is one:
http://erolin.net/?ac=top
Also, after my recent trip to Tokyo, I discovered information about these gaijin-friendly Image Clubs (Ime Kura - イメクラ)
JK Style
http://www.jk-style.tv/pc/home/
With JK Style, I might pull out all the stops - sex toys, blind fold, role playing ... Some of the girls at this shop as known for being great at staying In Character.
Fantasy
http://ikebukuro-fantasy.com/top
Pururungang
http://www.pururungang.com