Fellow - This brand new club is by far the best location for dancing in Kokura.  It's large, has a modern club d馗or, and reasonably priced drinks.  But like so many other places in this city, all to often it's practically empty.  But sometimes when there is a planned event going on here, a party, a special slate of dj's, the place can get packed and be a great time.  The opening night at Fellow was great and I think they've been struggling a bit to keep that momentum going. Though certain nights since have been a good time too.  The music is almost always great.  More often than not a live dj is spinning all sorts of electronic madness.  Perhaps Kokura is not ready for a dance club and simply doesn't have the scene to support it.  But this is the type of place Kokura desperately needs. . .so I say get the gaijin out in force to help support the place. Adjacent to Xelha, above Red Hot Chilipeppers (2F-3-6-21 Kyoumachi).  Open Sunday-Thursday  8-~ and Friday-Saturday 9-~.  (4) 

Megahertz - When you wanna go some place a bit different, check out Megahertz.  Here is a club deserving of a bit more love from the gaijin community.  Because it's not the easiest (or closest) place to find I think people forget about it.  Every month they put out a flyer of events happening there, often bringing in fairly good dj's from around Japan and beyond.  And sometimes they even have a band or two.  It's pretty small for a club so it seems to be hoppin' when a bunch of people show up.  It doesn't have much furniture, so it's got that minimalist, exposed-pipe industrial look.  Best bet is to grab a flyer at Borderline Records next to Fujiyama Mama and plan accordingly.   There may even be worthy events on Sundays.  Weeknights are good for a visit if you wanna relax and listen to some drum'n'bass. 2F 7-17 Konyamachi, east of Tanga Monorail Station between Pangaea and Asaka Dori. Look for the small standing sign out front.  Call for info: 093-531-1906.  http://home9.highway.ne.jp/mhz/mhz.html  (29)   

Outer Limits - Since I've never actually been to Outer Limits all I can tell you is that it's owned by Colin and Miyuki of Xelha and that it's popular with a lot of the young Japanese students.  It's "Xelha's Futuristic Oasis"  I think that speaks for itself don't you?  Music: hip-hop, reggae, house, R&B, soul, techno, etc.  Open 8PM-4AM.  Saturdays are 1000 yen w/2 drinks.  EMS Building 3rd Floor, Konyamachi 1-10.  Ph: 093-533-7137.   www.es-web.net/xelha/outerlimits/limits.htm  (25)  

Past or Future - This is certainly one of those hit or miss clubs.  I wouldn't recommend going to here on a weeknight unless you wish to be alone with the bartender and dj.  if you're looking to dance. . . well your best bet is Saturday if you don't mind the cover charge.  They have parties every Saturday ranging from 1000-2500 w/1 drink.  I can say that on the few occasions I've paid the cover for a Saturday party I've had a really good time.  Lots of people and good music (mostly house and techno), and an occasional arm-wrestling tournament.  Located on the sidestreet right around the corner from Mister Donut on KyuDensha Dori (Uomachi 2-4-8, 5th Floor).  Ph: 093-533-2020.  (23)