Some 100,000 of these small dives are hidden in plain sight across Japan. Now, travellers are finally discovering these ...

The phenomenon of listening bars originated in Japan — and in frenetic Tokyo they offer a unique way to switch off, wind down ...

Dark rooms filled with soft leather sofas and curated vinyl are popping up across the United States and the world ...

Go for a walk around most major train stations in Japan, and you’ll see a lot of bars. There are izakaya, pubs with a wide assortment of small side dishes to munch on as you drink. There are wine bars ...

Step back in time at this legendary parlor, with bespoke bottles of Japanese whisky, century-old cocktail recipes and a ...

A string of arrests has put the future of Japan’s popular “video game bars” into serious doubt. I press record. “Just by doing this interview,” I say, “to a certain degree you’re really putting a ...

Tokyo is a city filled with tiny spaces, so it’s not unusual for bars or restaurants to have room for a dozen patrons or fewer. But Hitori, a bar in the chic Shinjuku district, stands out from the ...

A listening bar stems back to music cafes (or ongaku kissa) of the 1920s, where people would listen to jazz records from ...

Also known as the ‘Job-changing Consultation bar’, this isn’t just a usual bar where you can order a drink to unwind after work. Rather, it offers free consultations and drinks for employees seeking ...