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Not Suspicious: Why foreigners gather night after night at a bar that proclaims

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Not Suspicious: Why foreigners gather night after night at a bar that proclaims "Not Suspicious."

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Sakura／Sakura from「Not Suspicious」

This month, we introduce unique bars popular with inbound tourists. In the second part, we feature "Not Suspicious" (Asakusa), beloved for its friendly hospitality. What's the secret to creating a space where guests of all races and nationalities, including Japanese, can feel comfortable? We asked owner Sakura.

writer：Ryoko Kuraishi

Like modern art! The store is filled with paper scraps bearing messages.

Just a short walk from Kaminarimon Gate, tucked behind the Nakamise Shopping Street, "Not Suspicious" is a popular spot bustling with foreign visitors from opening to closing.

Inside, there are 12 counter seats and a few auxiliary seats. It's compact, but owner Sakura says, "Sometimes guests from all five continents gather here."

What's distinctive here is the countless pieces of paper filling the space! Crayons and notepads are provided, and guests of all ages, genders, races, and nationalities leave behind messages and illustrations.

Among the guest illustrations, messages from the staff are also displayed.

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