Penguin Bar, Ikebukuro

The only bar in Tokyo where you can drink with penguins

Jasper Wilkins Jul 22, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>A close up of the penguins face. </p>

<p>The entrance to the penguin bar, located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.</p>

<p>The visitors look into the glass enclosure where the four penguins live. </p>

<p>One of the penguins going for a quick swim. </p>

<p>One of the visitors plays with the penguin. </p>

<p>Some of the food being held by the waiter. </p>

<p>A visitor taking a photograph of the penguin. </p>

This bar consists of expensive drinks, food and penguins that aren't in great conditions. It opens at 6pm and closes at 4am with customers gazing and taking selfies with the penguins. Seems like a bit of a weird concept to me and I wouldn't recommend supporting this business if you care about animal welfare, these beautiful animals should be in the wild.

Jasper Wilkins @jasper.wilkins

I currently study Media & Cultural studies at London College Of Communication and have previously worked in America as a photojournalist. I have a passion for story telling and travel. The Japanese culture interests me and I am excited to start taking photographs and videos.