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- The Tokyo pub Tori Yaro Dogenzaka has introduced a "soft ban" allowing only customers aged 29 to 39.
- The pub says the policy aims to fit its lively atmosphere.
- Exceptions exist for groups with younger members and employees' friends.
- Critics call the move discriminatory, noting older patrons complain about noise.
- The approach mirrors South Korea, where similar age restrictions apply, often targeting customers over 70.
