Japan Night Clubs

Dancing after a certain time at night is banned,in Japan unless you have a special permit. The permit, which is separate from the numerous other permits that night clubs have to apply for, requires the club to have at least 700 ft2 of space for dancers to get down. Not too bad, we need some room to dance in.

"To be able under all circumstances, to practice five things constitutes

perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul,

sincerity, earnestness and kindness." ~ Confucius

 

Think about what dancing was like during the 40s compared to what it’s like now. People danced more formally, and to swing and big band music. In the 70 years since the dance law, dance and dance music have changed dramatically.  Nowadays you don’t need enough room for a big band or a giant dance hall; a small dance floor and a DJ with a laptop is good enough for most people.

"Waimanalo Blues" by Carol Kai

The old law has been in effect for over 70 years, but hasn’t really been enforced by police until the last few years.  In cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, and even Tokyo, police have raided clubs to stop dancing, close down the club for the night or, in some cases, arrest the owner and shut down the club for good. We have been fortunate on Oahu, the government has been very nice and the clubs have tried to give the customers what they want.

"Maui  Waltz" by Loyal Garner

They have very nicely divided the dancers into the young and the more experience. The olders are really interested in dancing and willing to start at seven or eight in the evening. However, the young and the restless do not start until after eleven PM and going for the wee hours of the morning. To each his own.

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