Walking through a busy nightlife district in Japan, you may be approached by someone asking, “Looking for a bar?” or “Cheap drinks!” This person may be a kyakuhiki (客引き), a Japanese street tout who tries to bring customers into a … Read More
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram or TikTok and seen a Japanese bartender crushing a raw pineapple with his bare hands to make a cocktail? Or a group of bodybuilders carrying a guest around like a princess? Welcome to the … Read More
Japan is often seen as a smoker’s paradise, but times have changed. Since the 2020 update to the Health Promotion Act, smoking rules have become much stricter. If you’re caught smoking in the wrong place, you could face fines ranging … Read More
Are you a fan of lemon sours? If so, Asahi’s “Mirai no Lemon Sour” (The Lemon Sour of the Future) is something you absolutely must try during your visit to Japan! Re-released on June 24, 2025, this groundbreaking canned chuhai … Read More
What is a Highball? A highball is a cocktail made by mixing whiskey with carbonated water (soda). It is simple yet refreshing and easy to drink, making it an excellent choice to enjoy with meals. It is often served with … Read More
Introduction Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores sell large amounts of alcohol.There are really many liquors, such as beer, sparkling wine, chu-Hi, wine and capital.Japan offers a diverse range of high-quality craft beers. Here, we introduce some of the most popular … Read More
Enjoy nightlife in the international tourist city of Osaka!Many people in Osaka are friendly. Many Japanese want to make friends with tourists.Introducing spots full of such Japanese people and tourists.If you are interested, why not drop by? Bar in Osaka … Read More
Introduction Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores sell large amounts of alcohol.There are really many liquors, such as beer, sparkling wine, chu-Hi, wine and capital.The most popular one is canned beer.There are several types of canned beer in Japan, each with … Read More
Introduction There are over 100,000 izakayas in Japan.You can see it in any city. “Izakaya” is neither a restaurant nor a bar. A form close to a izakaya may be a pub.The Japanese izakaya, where the food is delicious and … Read More