Shinjuku Golden Gai is a food street located in Shinjuku. Low-rise wooden buildings line the tiny alleys here, with nearly 200 tiny bars squeezed into an area of about 6600 square metres. There are many unique bars here, and some only serve regulars from the cultural elite who include writers, editors, movie directors and actors. With such a background, this place is one of the epicentres of subculture and underground art in Tokyo.