Desperate Prayer was founded by three American expats who met in college and bonded over late nights experimenting with cocktails. After eight years in Japan, we fell in love with the country’s cocktail culture — its precision, creativity, and respect for craft.

Our vision is to create a contemporary space where locals and travelers connect over curated cocktails, music, and art. By blending Japanese technique with locally sourced ingredients and Western energy, we’re building a bar that celebrates good drinks, good conversation, and lasting connections.