While Japanese convenience stores sometimes offer an “eat-in” area, it can be generally frowned upon to drink alcohol when sitting one, even if you picked…

Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…

Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…

As Japan’s favourite season rolls around, everyone is looking forward to seeing the spring cherry blossom in full bloom. After waiting all year for the…

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…

Japan has several different types of drinking establishments that include traditional bars and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), but one of the most uniquely Japanese types is…

When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…

The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…

Usually, if you want to get hammered and jump into a ball pit, it involves somebody calling the police to escort you out of some…

Themed cafes and bars have made a name for themselves in Japan, whether its a place where you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee…