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Located near Shinsen Station and within walking distance of Shibuya Station, Manpuku-tei is a rare private bar in this neighborhood. The red lanterns invite you to go downstairs, where you will find a counter where regulars huddle together and a stack of platters of food. No menu, just drink and eat for 2 or 3 thousand yen...

Located near Oshima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. Located one street off Shin-Ohashi Dori, Marusada has long been a favorite of local drinkers. The bar opens as early as 3:00 p.m., and is bustling with regulars from early in the morning. It is now a rare, family-run, relaxing bar. To be continued...

In the rapidly developing Kokubuncho district, you'll find an authentic bar housed in a detached building. Sakaba Mon has been in business for over 70 years. Enter the bar and you'll find yourself in another world. Enjoy their signature Moscow Mule cocktail in this dreamlike space, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment district. Read more here ↓↓...

A 10-minute walk from Mabashi Station, you'll find Nika Curry Shop, a solitary establishment with a red lantern and a dazzling aura. Upon opening the door, you'll be greeted by Tony, the Bangladeshi owner, who says, "Welcome back." A warm-hearted bar that's been in business for 34 years...

Kotobuki Sake Shop, a bright and friendly liquor store in deep Kotobuki-cho, is open from 9:00 a.m. for corner sales. A large bottle of beer costs 430 yen and snacks are in the 100 yen range. This is a drink lover's paradise where you can relax while chatting with the proprietress. Click here for more information.

Akimoto-ya was established in 2004 with a 15-seat U-shaped counter and quickly became one of Nogata's leading bars. It has become so well-known that there is no one who is not familiar with its name among yakiton fans in Tokyo. The "Dai-san Akimoto-ya" is a branch of Akimoto-ya, also in Nogata, with an L-shaped counter...

This is the final installment of "Kansai Chuhai," a series exploring the chuhai culture of the Kansai region by Tokyo-born, Osaka-based bar writer Suzuki Nao. The final installment features a seafood and lemon chuhai in a somewhat unexpected location in the heart of Kyoto. The perfect combination...

A five-minute walk from Seijogakuenmae Station. Lin Hua En, a long-established Chinese restaurant near the Odakyu Line that has been in business for more than half a century, is a must for those who like to drink at Machi Chuuka. Open from noon to all day, it is a reliable restaurant that can be used from one person to a banquet. Click here for more information.

Suzuki Nao, a writer whose hobbies include bar-hopping and weekday afternoon walks, remembers a time when he once ate some incredibly delicious offal grilled on a hot plate at a butcher's shop in Amagasaki. Later, he learned from a knowledgeable person that in Amagasaki, it's affectionately known as "nokisaki horumon" (offal grilled on a hot plate).

Kotobuki Shokudo in the shopping district in front of Okayama Station is a reliable place to grab a quick drink before boarding a Shinkansen or plane. Fukube in Yaesu and Hashimoto Sake Shop in Shin-Osaka are also good options, but places like Maruhachi Sushi in Nagoya, Genzo Honten in Hiroshima, and Marusho in Sendai are open from lunchtime, so you can start your drinking session right away...

syupo Shimizu "Shinsei Maru" is a long-established izakaya owned and operated by a fisherman! Fresh and exuberant sashimi is enchanting!

"Stamina Don" in Chiba Prefecture is not in a great location, far from the station, but when you open the door, you'll be surprised to see that both the counter and the tables are full. The name sounds like a place specializing in garlic-heavy rice bowls, but it also serves everything from yakitori to sashimi, fried dishes, and stews...

syupo "Iriya's 'Osho' evening drink set is a great deal! This long-established family-run bar is comfortable" ↓↓↓ syupo

syupo "Shiraishi's 'Shibasonoken' is famous for its thick, yakisoba noodles, and it's worth taking multiple trains to get there." ↓↓↓ syupo