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For a first date, do you usually reserve a private room, or do you meet at an open table for a meal or coffee? Especially on a first date, I imagine there’s often a lot of conversation typical of dating-club couples, such as introducing yourselves as an age-gap couple and discussing the terms for after the meal. When that happens, having other customers at the next table can make you feel like you’re being watched curiously. Also, it makes it harder to decide when to hand over the transportation money in advance, which has been a hot topic lately. I really felt that during a recent date, so I wanted to know what everyone else tends to do. Also, I’d like to ask people in Tokyo, including the staff at the Tokyo branch: Which areas do you usually choose for first dates—Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, or somewhere else?

Answer 1

Mr. Epic Papa-Katsu Gentleman, No. 1 made me laugh. I’m the same way, so I burst out laughing for no reason. Let’s grab dinner sometime—maybe the four of us. Haha. This was written by Saito, a column writer♪ (I’m sure you could tell from the context, but since posts were supposed to be signed, I’ve added my name.)

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I’m Saito, a column writer ♪ I’m also a male member. If she’s someone instantly recognizable, such as a celebrity, I book a private room from the very first meeting and arrange for us to travel separately as well. Private rooms cost an additional ¥10,000–¥20,000, but they do provide a reasonable level of security. If she’s at the level where you’d only find her after searching Wikipedia, or simply well-known on Instagram, I choose places where we can eat without sitting at a counter or facing other customers directly, such as sushi, teppanyaki, or Japanese cuisine restaurants. Isn’t choosing the right restaurant more important if you want to avoid curious looks? Rather than restaurants featured in Tokyo Calendar, I think places that appear in GOETHE are a better choice. By the way, last year I went, half for fun, to an izakaya featured in Tokyo Calendar. The izakaya owner hit on my date, who had arrived before me. It was honestly quite shocking. I’m often tempted to name the restaurant. lol Places where women tend to linger for a long time, such as afternoon tea venues, as well as casual restaurants, seem like they could easily become targets too. Using hotel restaurants at places like Palace, Aman, the Ritz-Carlton, or Andaz can also be convenient. Like you, questioner, I’m less concerned about myself and more focused on making sure the woman doesn’t feel uncomfortable. For reference, the areas where I usually go include Azabu-Juban, Higashi-Azabu, and Ebisu… Actually, I just realized that rather than choosing an activity area, I decide where to go based on the hotel I’m staying at and its restaurants. That said, I no longer go at all to Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Setagaya, where I used to hang out during college.

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