Bust of Gas Panic bars in Roppongi due to ‘poorly behaving’ foreigners
December 1, 2011
TOKYO (TR) – The weekend bust of two popular nightclubs within the Gas Panic chain was due to the presence of undesirable foreigners, reports Nikkan Gendai (Nov. 30). Read more
Gas Panic in Roppongi raided, six arrested
December 6, 2009
TOKYO (TR) – Two establishments within the popular Gas Panic chain of nightclubs were cited by police late last month for allowing late-night dancing, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Dec. 1).
Police raided club GP Bar and Club 99 in the Roppongi entertainment district of Tokyo on November 29 for allowing late-night dancing. The Law Regulating Adult Entertainment Businesses — a nationwide code with sections regarding nightlife activities — prohibits dancing after 1 a.m. without special authorization.
Five arrests were made, including 34-year-old manager Hidenori Wakita.
Frequented by young people and foreigners, the clubs had been under surveillance for several years, the report says. Read more
