Chiruto is a Japanese-themed bar and entertainment spot at Universitetsgata 2 in Oslo.

It combines Japanese pop culture, bar life, and arcade games to give a "mini Tokyo" vibe. Plans for the basement include a Japanese-style arcade (rhythm games, crane games, train simulator), karaoke rooms, a cinema, and a Jazzkissa vinyl jazz bar, opening by early 2026.

As the designer of the concept and as one of the founders, I share a great passion for Japanese culture with the rest of the team, shown in the design,
drinks, food, music and games.

A figurine of a girl with orange hair, dressed in a blue skirt and white top with a red ribbon, standing next to a black Godzilla figure on a wooden surface. There is a blue swirling background and the word 'Chiruto' in light blue script at the botto
Colorful logo spelling out 'CHiRUTO' with playful, varied fonts and colors including red, pink, blue, and white on a black background. Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Indoor arcade area with pink cherry blossom decorations on the ceiling, red paper lanterns, and a mural of a large red octopus with light bulbs on its body, along with arcade machines and seating.Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
A light blue circular background with the word "Chiruto" written in white cursive font.Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
A colorful mural of a large ocean wave with clouds and a bright orange sun, under a wooden ceiling, with red light bulbs shaped like a curved marquee in front of the mural.Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Cute animated octopus with large eyes, smiling, holding a small black object with a pink top, inside a dark blue circular background.Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
People playing the arcade game Rhythm Heaven in the Chiruto arcade with colorful lighting and themed decorations. Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Four people sitting at a row of arcade game machines in a room with a mural of an octopus and waves on the wall behind them. Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Design by Tone Emblemsvåg. Close-up of a red, illuminated strawberry-shaped lamp with three filament light bulbs that resemble seeds, and a cutout in the middle resembling a mouth.
Interior of a Japanese-themed bar called Chiruto with stools, and japanese paper lanterns in red, yellow, and white colors. The space has a modern yet traditional decor with a bar counter designed by Tone Emblemsvåg
.Red circle with white handwritten-style text that says "Chiruto". Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Stacks of event flyers on a red table. The flyers feature colorful illustrations and text in Norwegian, including a fish and mountain drawing, with opening event details. Design by Tone Emblemsvåg
Ready..steady.. insert coin! Universitetsgata 2 coming 1 up!! Concept design for a new japanese inspired entertainment bar in Oslo.
Colorful poster announcing opening event for Chiruto Gjengen, featuring hand-drawn illustrations of an octopus, a fluffy bird, a fish, and a mountain, with text in Norwegian about the event date, sound system, and invitation.Design by Tone Emblemsvåg