Inside BAR soul on: a wall of records and the counter in purple and blue light

By Yokohama Station West Exit,
a soul music bar since 1994.

Soul, funk, R&B, neo soul and other black music, picked by the owner to match the mood of each night. Drop in for just one drink after work. We hope you enjoy a relaxed evening with us.

HOURS & ACCESS

17:00 – 24:00

ClosedSundaysThe third Sunday is a special DJ Night opening day. Closed every other Monday.For our detailed schedule, please check the top of our Instagram or Facebook.InstagramFacebook
DJ NIGHTMONTHLY DJ EVENTDai-san Nichiyo (Third Sunday)3rd Sunday of every month, 17:00–23:00A DJ event hosted by DJ KONO and Kimitaka Naito. Everyone is welcome, but unlike our regular nights there is a ¥2,000 door charge (one drink included), and we don’t take song requests that night.
AddressTokaiya Bldg. 3F
2-10-18 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0005
Getting here5 min walk from the Sotetsu (West) Exit of Yokohama Station
Phone+81-45-316-1241

DJs & SELECTORS

  • SELECTOR

    IKU SOUL

    Owner of soul on. On weeknights without a DJ or selector, I choose the music myself.

  • SELECTOR

    SUZUKI & ARAI

    Every month: 3rd Wed

    Deep-cut classics, carefully selected, all on vinyl.

  • SELECTOR

    Goody

    Every month: 2nd Wed

    A soul flow beyond eras and genres, selected all on vinyl.

    @goodysoul2026
  • DJ

    DJ daddykay

    Every month: 3rd Sat / 4th Fri

    Over 40 years behind the decks. Beautiful mixes weaving the ’70s together with the latest releases.

    @daddykay9629
  • DJ

    DJ MISAKO

    Every month: 2nd Fri / 4th Sat

    From funk classics to deep cuts. Funk lovers, come on DJ MISAKO nights.

    @djmisako
  • DJ

    DJ Maesako

    Every month: 4th Wed

    Soul lover. A soulful selection of old and new, with deep love.

    @maesako_schedule
  • DJ

    DJ SWEETZ BEATS

    Every month: 3rd Fri

    An all-round selection, always in tune with the crowd.

    @dj_sweetz_beats
  • DJ

    D.D.YUKA

    Every month: 2nd Sat

    Lovely, peaceful selections for a happy night, guaranteed.

    @dj_d.d.yuka_higashiyama
  • DJ

    DJ KaZoo

    Every month: 1st Fri

    For disco sounds and dance classics, leave it to DJ KaZoo.

    @dj_kazoo
  • DJ

    DJ Black Candy

    Every month: 1st Sat

    An evangelist for Black Contemporary, weaving in soul and R&B to build the flow.

    @blackcandy66

DJs play on Fridays, Saturdays, and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The third Sunday of every month is our DJ Night. On other weekdays, the owner runs the bar alone, mixing the drinks and choosing the records.

LIVE ON TWITCH

We started streaming in April 2020, during the pandemic. Today, on nights with a DJ, we send the selections live from the bar to the world on Twitch. We now have 15K followers. Can’t make it in tonight? Tune in from anywhere.

2020
Streaming since April 2020
15K
Twitch followers
Days
Fridays, Saturdays
2nd, 3rd and 4th WednesdaysDJ nights
Time
From around 19:00 until closing
No stream
DJ Night (3rd Sunday)
Weeknights without a DJRegular nights with the owner on the music
Watch on Twitch

FAQ

Is there a cover charge?

No cover charge. You pay for what you order, plus consumption tax. Only on DJ Night (3rd Sunday), there is a ¥2,000 door charge (one drink included).

Can I make a reservation?

We’re sorry, but we do not accept reservations. Before your visit, we would appreciate it if you could call us (+81-45-316-1241) to check seat availability.

Can I come alone?

Solo guests are very welcome. Take a seat at the counter and enjoy the music at your own pace.

Is it okay if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes, we also make non-alcoholic cocktails. Guests who don’t drink are very welcome too.

What kind of music do you play?

Mostly black music: soul, funk, R&B, neo soul and more.

Can I request a song?

Just ask our staff. We'll play requests in turn, fitting them to the mood and flow of the night. Depending on the timing, we may not be able to play every request. We don’t take requests on DJ Night (3rd Sunday).

Can I dance?

We ask guests not to dance, but feel free to sway to the music as long as it doesn’t bother other guests.

Do you have DJ nights?

On Fridays, Saturdays, and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, DJs join our regular nights. On the third Sunday of every month we open for a special DJ Night.