Want to go to a Japanese izakaya – a casual after-work bar – but don’t know what to order? Here are some of the popular items on the menu served in a typical izakaya all over Japan. Remember, though, that only small portions are served at these casual bars so it is a must to…

Picture a swanky skyline bar serving tasty cocktails. The room is filled with beautiful people enjoying the chilled atmosphere. To many, it’s the idea of a perfect night out but an outrageously pricey one. This is not the case for Sapporo’s Electric Sheep Bar. Prime Location Author’s photo When walking through the heart of the…

Ever thought of mixing booze with religion? Well, everything is possible in the Land of the Rising Sun! If you want to get your enlightenment in a martini glass, then you better go to Vowz Bar in Tokyo. It is located in Yotsuya. The bar offers no TV, no karaoke nor any live bands. However,…

If you are in Kyoto and looking for somewhere, you can enjoy a drink and also enjoy the view then you need to get yourself to “Macho Bar” off Kiyamachi street between Shijo and Sanjo. Author’s photo It’s pretty easy to find, from Kiyamachi street if you’re going south from Sanjo street take the next…

Ginza is a popular shopping district in Tokyo. It is an area where you can find internationally renowned department stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Choosing which place to visit can be quite confusing. Here are two fascinating activities you can do in Ginza. Kabukiza Theatre   If you’re searching for a traditional kabuki drama,…

Since Tokyo won the bid to hold the 2020 Olympic games, tourism initiatives have begun. The aim is to make Tokyo more accessible to foreign visitors and to give people a warm welcome. Train lines are being updated and new bi-lingual tourism guides are popping up at train stations around Tokyo. One experience in Tokyo…

A small area connected by narrow alleys, which is seemingly out of place in a contemporary Tokyo, and is a famous hangout area for musicians, artists, writers, academe, actors and even famous celebrities, is the Shinjuku Golden Gai.   japanesesearch.com/ This used to be popular for prostitution before the year 1958 but gradually, it developed…

While the nearby city of Osaka might be more famous for its nightlife than the old capital of Kyoto there’s plenty of bars and drinking spots to be found, especially in the areas around Kawaramachi and Sanjo stations. In the beginning of the series, let’s look at 3 which are all easy to get to…

Your stay will never be complete without experiencing the nightlife in Japan. One sophisticated food and bar-restaurant is located in 7-14-23 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. This resto-bar is known as, R2 Supper Club. A great place even for foreign people to chat with each other. What is the Concept of the Place? This resto-bar is based…

As you may know, Japan is a country where people often prefer to drink beer, whiskey, shochu or sake. But did you know that Japanese people also love wine? If you like wine as well, and if you want to share your passion with others, then here are a few but highly recommended wine bars…