Roppongi -- Liquer and Music

When talking about the night life, no one can forget liqures. In the noir films, there were many scenes where the characters had alcohole. In Pick-up on South Street, McCoy always had beer in the box that he had in the river in New York. In real life, nothing but beer makes a man's life much happier, and his time something precious.

Although the beer is not cooled in the river like McCoy did, there is a place known for drinking in Tokyo. Roppongi is the center of the night life, and the streets are crowded with people from here and overseas.

There is a historical reason why Roppongi became the way it is. The Japanese army's facilities in this area were taken by the American army. As more Americans were in the town, the stores started to focus their business more on those Americans who have money. The shops sold liquirs and they become bars where the Americans stayed. Starting since then, the place has been an entertainment place.

Alcohole is the only legal drug in the society. You cannot separete alcohole and night life. It gives people to enjoy their times with others. It also may cause troubles and crimes. Either way, alcohol is the easiest tool for people to experience something unreal, or become free from their normal lives. Alcohole can affect and change one's life.

Music is a great tool to enjoy night. In Roppongi, there are many clubs where the DJs spin the discs for young generations. At the same time, music like jazz and blues are very classic, and they match more with the night life and the noir themes. The sound of fast drum and trumpet are the reflection of neon lights and people's heart in the form of sound.