Month: February 2024

Explore strategies to maximize value while ordering drinks at bars and izakayas in Japan.

When ordering a drink at a bar or izakaya in Japan, there are a few tips to ensure you get a high-quality, authentically Japanese drink. Firstly, I recommend opting for a tapped beer or a bottled beer from Japanese brands like Sapporo, Kirin, or Asahi. These are readily available and typically good quality. If you […]

An introductory page for beginners on the topic of Japanese whisky and distillery, with a hint of historical background and current movement.

Suntory is the most recognized whisky maker in Japan, with its most famous brand being Yamazaki single malt. However, this whisky is hard to find in the market now. Many tourists seek a chance to buy it in bars or liquor shops, but acquiring a single malt Yamazaki with aged labels is challenging. Suntory was […]

Experiencing K-Pop Culture in Shinjuku: An Insider’s Guide to K-Pop Girls’ Bars”

Recently, I went to a K-pop karaoke bar in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. This concept of a Korean pop girls’ bar might be new to some. So, I’ll provide a brief explanation about both, Korean pop and the girls’ bar. K-pop, or Korean Pop music, has gained global recognition, with artists like BTS achieving remarkable popularity beyond […]

Golden Gai in Shinjuku is a place that equally attracts all visitors. Here are some tips and a guide for first-time visitors based on my own experiences.

Visiting the bars in the Golden Gai district in Shinjuku took a while, but it was worth it. I couldn’t help but notice how the atmosphere has changed in recent years, with more and more tourists from overseas discovering this charming spot to explore, enjoy drinks, and strike up conversations with strangers from all walks […]

A visit to real English bar, BRITISH RESTAURANT CLASH in Meguro, to have a solitary yet nice and cozy drink for my own enjoyment at night.

Stopping at a bar after work to simply have a beer and relax is very enjoyable. It’s something I miss from my time in Europe, where it was easy to find a bar like that at random in a terminal station or elsewhere. Having a chat and a drink is enjoyable, but sometimes it can […]

The Suntory Kaku Highball can is the best recommended whisky with soda. It is easy to find and affordable, available anywhere in Japan.

Among all the things I have tried, the Suntory Kaku High in a can is the best recommendation. In most cases, it is even better than the one you order at a bar or restaurant. We commonly refer to it as “Kaku High” in a can, and it is sold almost everywhere in Japan. If […]

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