When you can’t make it to that away game or would rather drink a cold pint than stand out in the cold rain, there are several bars and pubs across Tokyo where you can find fellow FCT fans.
Footnik (Ebisu)
Located about 3-4 minutes’ walk from the East exit of JR Ebisu Station, Footnik is a bar by soccer fans for soccer fans. With two HDTVs in the bar area plus a reasonably-sized lounge with a projector and several long tables, it’s the place to go in order to watch Tokyo games (or any number of other matches, for that matter) in comfort.
Drinks start at 500 yen for soft drinks and small beers, and in addition there’s a pretty respectable food menu with a healthy portion of fish & chips priced at 1000 yen. Be aware that the place gets packed especially during away games; get to the bar early (doors usually open an hour before gametime for afternoon games) if you want a seat.
Footnik has a second location in Osaki and that may show different games, so be sure to check the website for their broadcast schedule!
EL LOCO (Sasazuka)
A couple minute’s walk from Sasazuka Station’s South exit on the Keio Line (it’s about 2 stops away from Shinjuku on the local train), El Loco is a pro-Tokyo bar that opened in November 2009. Various Tokyo uniforms and mementos cover the walls and they even sell some of FCT Ultras gear. I’m pretty sure the bar is actually owned or connected to CORAZON, which does all of the ultras gear for the Japan NT among other stuff. One of the bartenders was even on the U-18 team!
Drinks start from 500 yen and food from 300; the menu was a little meager to begin with but I assume they’ll pick things up for the 2010 season. They hold other events at the bar such as Winning Eleven tournaments on the PS3. Well worth the trip!
The HUB (Kichijoji)
The Kichijoji branch of HUB, Tokyo’s most well-known chain of British pubs, is officially aligned with FC Tokyo and even has a special point card with the club; every 100 yen spent gets you 10 points, with ridiculous numbers of points redeemable for coupons and gift certificates. It’s normally 500 yen to get this point card but SOCIO, Fan Club, and Big Flames members can grab it for free.
I’ve never been here for matches but I have plenty of friends on Twitter who do, so I assume it’s good enough.
The HUB Kichijoji Official Website
Kenny’s in Chofu is another pro-gas men joint I think.
Also, La Bombonera towards Shinjuku from Sendagaya. It’s on a side street, to the left, when you’re walking away from Sendagaya 4-Chome. You can’t miss it on the street because of it’s yellow signage.
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