Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009

Name: Akeno Gekijo

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

What: Strip club

History: Located in a desolate wooded area where a row of love hotels once stood, Akeno Gekijo is a mysterious space that shows substantial fire damage—the stage is covered in ashes, and burnt chairs are scattered about. This club where lust once filled the air is now silent.

Access: Shimoda station on the JR Mito line, about two hours from Tokyo.

Source: “Haikyo Deflation Spiral” (http://home.f01.itscom.net/spiral), a leading haikyo exploration site featuring dozens of frequently updated galleries.