Jakarta puts its own spin on Japan's listening bars
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-22 09:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, Asia Pacific
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Bar Kotak, in South Jakarta, is one of several venues in and around the Indonesian capital drawing on Japanese bar culture to create intimate spaces for conversation and connection. (Courtesy of Bar Kotak)
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