A true pioneer among Tokyo's Brazilian restaurants, this basement joint in Yotsuya has been in business since 1974 and continues to flourish on the back of its signature combo of live bossa nova and samba plus a fierce – albeit somewhat Japanised – feijoada and other delicacies from the land of order and progress...
Ready to see the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off in Rio de Janeiro later this summer? While you wait, what better way to get into a celebratory mood than to explore the best Brazilian restaurants, bars and gig venues in Tokyo – we've lined up ten spots with delicious feijoada, crisp caipirinhas and sweaty samba tunes, plus our picks of the city's finest churrasco eateries and even a homely community space where you can refine your Portuguese over some Brazilian coffee. Found all across the city, these joints will help you prepare for the big sporting party set to start from August 5, while also making for worthy destinations after the games are over and the people of Rio are left wondering what the heck to do with all those shiny stadiums.
