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Womb is a nightclub in Tokyo, Japan. It was recently voted one of the top nightclubs in the world by djmag magazine.
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History and Design
Womb opened in the spring of 2000 with a Junior Vasquez party. It is located about 15 minutes' walk from the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station in the love hotel district of Dogenzaka.
As with most nightclubs, the exterior of the club may be misleading to first-time visitors; It is plain in appearance with no obvious indication of the activity inside. The name of the nightclub is only discreetly displayed on the exterior. On leaving the club during the early hours of the morning, Security instruct patrons to maintain a low level of conversation, so as not to disturb the local residents.
The entrance on the ground floor leads to lockers and a small chill-out lounge.
The main floor, with its giant mirror ball, is on the second internal floor. A small bar is found at the back of the dance floor. Depending on the artist, the DJ booth may be on the dance floor, as well.
The main DJ booth overlooks the main floor. Beside the DJ booth is another bar with open windows that look down onto the floor.
On the fourth internal floor is another bar, chill-out lounge and a DJ usually plays here, as well. The fourth floor has glass walls looking down onto the dance floor two floors below. For obvious safety purposes, these glass walls do not open. The fourth floor is sometimes VIP only. Toilets are located on every floor.
Sound system
Womb utilizes a Phazon sound system in the main room. According to the official site, Womb uses Technics SL1200 Mk2 and Mk5, Pioneer CDJ1000 and Pioneer DJM600 DJ equipment.
Policies
As with most large clubs in Tokyo, entry is only allowed to those in possession of valid identification. Without valid ID, the security will turn a visitor away.
DJs
DJs who have played at Womb include: Ken Ishii, 2manydjs, The Chemical Brothers, John Digweed, Danny Howells, Miss Kittin, Sasha, Deep Dish, Richie Hawtin, Shibachoff, Sven Väth, Paul Oakenfold and Muscles (Live).
Womb in popular culture
The interior of the club is featured in the film Babel as part of the Tokyo sub-plot sequence.
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