# Tokyo's Robot Restaurant

 

*by Savannah Fleig, Temple Update Tokyo Correspondent*

The embodiment of eccentric Japanese entertainment resides in the heart of Shinjuku. 

As one of Tokyo’s main tourist attractions, the [Robot Restaurant](https://www.shinjuku-robot.com/pc/) is internationally known for its unique fusion of Japanese culture and futuristic technology. 

The elaborate atmosphere, reportedly costing over $100 million to construct, explodes with life and lasers, entertaining audiences with an elaborate production that resembles the upscale nature of a Broadway show and the surprises of a circus performance simultaneously. 

The flashy robots and zany cast members deliver a surreal performance with live music, enormous dragons, dinosaurs, and an aquatic-themed dance ensemble, which is chaotic yet impressive.

The Robot Restaurant experience is unlike any other around the world, as its unmatched energy and outlandishness are exclusive to Japan.