Two Drinking Buddies in Tokyo
Two Drinking Buddies in Tokyo
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Two drinking buddies take you on a tour of some of our favorite places for drinks in Tokyo, Japan.
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Sep 29, 2023
After-work sake bar, craft beer on “love hotel hill”, and a library of cocktails
Let loose with salary workers over a selection of hard-to-find sake at Suzuden in Yotsuya. Trek through a Shibuya neighborhood of retro love hotels to enjoy a Danish pint at Mikkeller. And find out how purple potato salts can complement your cocktail at Bar Trench in Ebisu!
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Sep 1, 2023
Buzzy Meguro bistro with an endless menu! Old-school vibe in the narrow streets Arakicho!
Two completely different experiences on opposite ends of Tokyo, but you'll love them both. Vibrant Bistro Shin will get you excited about eating elk within close quarters of your fellow reveling patrons. Take some time to walk around Arakicho before heading into Yotsuya KokuteIu ('Cocktail') for some whiskey and wine... Well, not so much wine, leave the wine list to Bistro Shin!
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Jun 24, 2023
Deep Shinjuku cocktail, Harajuku craft beer, Wine shop with sassy staff and frozen food
Explore the history of literary greats drinking at Donzoko in Shinjuku. Taste one of the first craft breweries in Japan - born out of a fish market no less! And pick your favorite bottle of wine and frozen junk food at Yamamoto Shoten in Ebisu - our favorite way to end a night of drinking!
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May 27, 2023
Back-alley drinking, 500-yen pizza, and a micro brewery
Nearby the Tokyo Tower? Consider back-alley drinking in Tamachi! Feeling the munchies after your first round of drinks? Give one of the ubiquitous Conas a try! Thirsty for a craft beer away from the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku? Say yes to YYG!
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Apr 15, 2023
12 things to know before visiting a Japanese izakaya
Have you ever visited a Japanese izakaya before? These lively establishments are the lifeblood of Japan’s eating and drinking scene, and provide a peak into the country’s unique social and drinking culture.
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Apr 15, 2023
Back to Japan! Back to drinking!
We're very excited to be back to drinking Tokyo! And it's lovely to see so many tourists back in Japan. We hope everyone can enjoy the izakayas, bars, and restaurants Japan has to offer!
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