Could This Be Japan’s “Escherian Stairwell”? Pub Patrons Confused By Building Layout
Some optical illusions are intentional like trompe l’oeil paintings in amusement parks or murals, or on a smaller scale like this young Japanese artist who…
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Heart of Everyday Life: British Pub vs Japanese Izakaya
Written by Sara Doel for JAPAN Forward The pub — short for “public house” — has long been established as part of daily life in…
Tokyo Nighttime Passport Wants To Be Your Portal To Tokyo Nightlife
One of the perennial questions faced by visitors to Tokyo, especially first-time visitors from abroad, is what to do at night. Unless you have unlimited…
6000 Calorie, 50 cm Long Ehomaki Sushi Roll Will Invite More Setsubun Good Luck Than You Can Handle
Setsubun is the day which marks the beginning of spring in Japan, and for good fortune it is traditional to eat ehomaki. Ehomaki, literally meaning…
Neon Genesis Evangelion Bar Opening Up In Tokyo Brings Second Impact Of Booze And Food
Anime fans looking for an iconic series themed restaurant and bar who missed a chance to say “See you, space cowboy” at the awesome Cowboy…
Kyoto Restaurant Managers Arrested Over Raw Liver, Cite Menu Semantics In Their Defense
According to Asahi Shimbun, managers of three separate restaurants operating in Kyoto were arrested on October 29th for sanitation law violations. The suspects had reportedly…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
All You Can Drink Sake with No Time Limit for $27 at Tokyo Izakaya
Himono-ya is a Tokyo izakaya chain with a charming drawing of an old man as their logo. It may seem unassuming enough but down those…
Tokyo’s “Cosplay Alley” Lets Customers And Staff Cosplay Over Collection Of Japanese Food And Drink
Hidden in some of Japan’s more sprawling metropolises are “yokocho”, alleyways that are typically jam-packed with cozy drinking establishments, as well as smokey and adventurous…
Drinking in Class?! Tokyo’s School Izakaya: Rokunen Yonkumi
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy a variety of themed cafes and bars — whether you’re in the mood to eat and drink surrounded…
Chinjuya: Maybe The Strangest Place To Eat In Japan
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever eaten? If you’re an adventurous eater and in Japan, Chinjuya in Yokohama is the place where you can…
Sengoku Period-Themed Izakaya Is Now Offering Menu Inspired By A Female Feudal Lord
Taiga dramas are Japanese year-long historical fiction television series broadcasted by NHK, and each series follows the often tumultuous life of a historically distinguished individual…
The Scariest Izakaya In Japan
YouTubers Anora and Florie from the channel Deep In Japan head to the scariest izakaya in Japan! This Japanese bar is located in Kichijoji in…
Japanese Subway Station Serves Fresh Beer To Passengers
Unlike the United States, Japanese citizens are allow to drink freely in public. And recently, the Osaka train station is offering beer and food inside…