Nightlife scams in Tokyo.

Friendly strangers offering to take you to a 'great bar' almost always lead to establishments with ¥30,000+ cover charges, drink minimums, and aggressive bouncers when you try to leave. Police will rarely intervene in disputed bills. If you want to explore Shinjuku or Roppongi safely, book a guided nightlife tour with a vetted local expert — they know which izakayas are legit and which streets to avoid.